Zentangle Art Therapy 30th January 2015/in Blog /by RenaissanceZentangle is a fantastic new method of creating structured designs through hand drawing of various patterns. Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art, created through a very specific Method from an ensemble of simple, structured patterns called tangles, on a 3.5-inch (89 mm) square paper tile. The paper is called a […] Read more →
Counselling Via Skype 30th October 2014/in Blog /by RenaissanceIs Counselling Via Skype For You? Pursuing therapy online (Counselling via Skype) is a modern solution to an increasingly common situation. Indubitably, mental health has become frequently talked about in 2014. Recently Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies revealed her fears about mental health issues impacting the workforces and overall economy of the country, since […] Read more →
Kintsugi and Depression 30th October 2014/in Blog /by RenaissanceRenaissance Life Therapies Introduction To Kintsugi. In Japan, there is an ancient art form called Kintsugi. Effectively, this is repairing damaged items using gold, which means that the item’s beauty is in its repair. This process is analogous to treating depression and associated mental health conditions. By accepting the cracks as part of what makes […] Read more →
5 Signs Of PTSD 30th October 2014/in Blog /by RenaissancePOST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) Often associated with soldiers, PTSD can strike anyone following a serious incident or trauma that they have experienced in their lives. Every day, we are subject to a variety of experiences and many people may become overwhelmed, frightened or beyond control. This could be a result of being in or […] Read more →
Living With Depression 30th October 2014/in Blog /by RenaissanceDepression & lining with depression Just as the people who suffer with depression are individuals and varied, the illness of depression itself, encompasses a wide range of symptoms. Overall, depression is an insidious illness that can strip you of your finer personality traits and leave you feeling like an empty shell. However, we believe in […] Read more →
Mindfulness Over Pain 30th October 2014/in Blog /by RenaissanceIn the midst of controversies surrounding the UK government’s ATOS testing for those in receipt of benefits for ‘hidden disabilities’, we look at the psychology of pain management and how meditating and mindfulness can help us control coping with chronic pain, depression and other mental health issues. How we evaluate pain When we injure ourselves, […] Read more →