Useful Resources

The following readings, podcasts and exercises may be of interest:

Five Ways to Wellbeing, New Economics Foundation

Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Give...a five part framework to support your wellbeing in day-to-day life.

Psychological Benefits of Walking through Forest Areas

A research article by scientists in Japan and Korea demonstrating improvements in mood after forest walking.

World Health Organisation - Mental Wellbeing: Resources for the Public

The WHO provides quality information regarding practical skills to cope with stress in the form of an Illustrated Guide.

The Science of Happiness Podcast from Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center

This podcast provides accessible and motivating information about all aspects of wellbeing and how it can be improved based upon research.

Self Compassion practices, Dr Kristin Neff

The website of renowned self-compassion expert Dr Kristin Neff features a series of exercises to cultivate self-compassion that can be accessed for free.

the huberman lab podcast, dr andrew huberman

A free video series featuring information about tools for health and wellbeing based on the most cutting edge science.

healthy minds framework & app, center for healthy minds

An overview and explanation of a framework and app for mental wellbeing based on research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

compassion, safe relating and world change lecture series

A free video lecture series from compassion expert Prof. Paul Gilbert born out of the coronavirus pandemic and to inspire change.

menopause and wellbeing centre, newson health uk

Resources on perimenopause and menopause from a centre for excellence and world leading provider under Dr Louise Newson GP.

forestry england's guide to forest bathing

An accessible resource supporting you to get started with forest bathing, including a handy download.

therapeutic yoga with dr arielle schwartz

The YouTube channel by Dr Arielle Schwartz Clinical Psychologist who freely shares accessible practices for soothing the nervous system,

the self compassion app, balanced minds uk

Download this free app currently available for iPhone to help cultivate your compassionate self and improve your sense of wellbeing.

Recordings by Dr Sarah Wolfe

No1: Compassionate IntentionFree Friday Practice

00:00 / 03:39

No2: Soles of the feetFree Friday Practice

00:00 / 05:33

No3: Soothing Rhythm BreathingFree Friday Practice

00:00 / 07:21