Spring time Tips for wellness from Trish

Antidotes to Stress Stress is something we all feel at times, especially when dealing with change, life challenges and the unexpected.  A little pressure is not always a bad thing, it can motivate us and help us focus on something that needs our attention. How we manage stress can make a big difference to our […]

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Young People’s Mental Health Week by Kay Turner

Its Children’s Mental Health Week and here at The Acorn we are committed to supporting everyone on their journey. Are you or is someone in your home experiencing extreme hopelessness, anxiety, depression, anger, meltdowns? Yes?  Try this Young People’s Mental Health SOS exercise, designed to bring the body, mind and nervous system into containment and […]

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Mindfulness is a Superpower by Trish Nugent

This is what I tell our young mindful superstars who join us at our MindFUNesssessions. Their little faces perk up and they naturally respond with excited anticipation. Their open hearts and curious minds are ripe for learning this potentially life-changing and life-enhancing skill. If only we could stay with this way of being as we […]

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Why mindfulness for me – Katie

Some years ago a very good friend asked if I would like to join her on a mindfulness course. I had been practising yoga for two years and had already felt the benefits of finding stillness. I was intrigued and decided that I’d be brave and join her on this adventure. Having heard a little […]

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