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Understanding the link between Childhood Trauma and Adult Addictions

Understanding the link between Childhood Trauma and Adult Addictions Childhood trauma can be defined as serious Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in which children experience a range of experiences that classify as psychological trauma including neglect, abandonment, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and physical abuse (Lupien et al., 2009). It is widely embedded in psychological literature that …

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Lindisfarne Is The Perfect Place To Refresh Yourself

Lindisfarne Is The Perfect Place To Refresh Yourself

Lindisfarne Is The Perfect Place To Refresh Yourself A change of scenery can be good for your mental health [1], and we have one of the most spectacular and intriguing landscapes here in Northumberland. Situated just 2 miles (3 km) off our coast is Lindisfarne, also known as the Holy Island. It is a historic …

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Healing the shame of loss and debt

Healing the shame of loss and debt

Healing the shame of loss and debt Recently there has been a lot of coverage about financial scandals. Netflix have just released a docuseries about Bernie Madoff and his billion-dollar Ponzi scheme, which eventually saw Madoff jailed for 150 years (he died in prison in 2021). Meanwhile, in current news, Sam Bankman-Fried, an American cryptocurrency …

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History as mindfulness in Northumberland’s historic castles

History as mindfulness in Northumberland’s historic castles.

History as mindfulness in Northumberland’s historic castles Modern life is hectic and we are all consumed by gadgets and deadlines. If you wish to calm your mind or have a different focus, look no further than a visit to one of Northumberland’s historic castles. These places, whether they’re lavish and grand or a weary ruined …

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Beautiful Beaches for Mindfulness on the Northumberland Coast

5 Beautiful Beaches for Mindfulness on the Northumberland Coast

Beautiful Beaches for Mindfulness on the Northumberland Coast Do you want to start this year by blowing away the cobwebs along with somenegative emotions? Well, the combination of mindfulness meditation and our beautiful Northumbria coastline is the perfect way to do it! We are blessed in this county to have stretches of glorious beach and …

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