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This page contains articles, reflections and practical ideas that may support wellbeing, self-understanding and personal growth.
Many of these resources are inspired by conversations with clients, professional training, books, research and approaches that I have found helpful in my own work and life. My hope is that they offer food for thought, gentle encouragement and perhaps a few practical tools that you may wish to explore further.
A gentle disclaimer: The information shared here is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, psychological or professional advice. Please use your own judgement and consult an appropriate healthcare professional before making changes to your health, exercise, medication or treatment plans, particularly if you have any existing medical conditions or concerns.
I hope you find something here that feels useful, interesting or supportive.
“Take what is helpful, leave what isn’t.”
Shaking Off Stress: A Simple Body-Based Reset
June 2026
When we feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, the body often prepares for action. Muscles tighten, breathing changes, the heart may beat faster, and the nervous system can move into fight, flight or freeze.
This is not “just in your head”. Stress is also physical.
One simple technique I have been exploring recently is gently shaking the body for around 60 seconds. Think of how a dog shakes itself after becoming startled or excited. The body seems to know something: movement can help release tension.
This is not about doing anything perfectly. It might look like standing with soft knees, relaxing the shoulders, gently bouncing through the legs, shaking the arms, flicking tension out through the hands, or allowing the body to move in a loose and natural way.
The idea is not to force anything. It is simply to give the body a chance to move, discharge tension and send a signal that the immediate danger has passed.
Some people find breathing exercises helpful. Others find sitting still difficult when their body feels full of adrenaline or nervous energy. For those people, movement may be a more accessible starting point.
A simple version might be:
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Stand with feet hip-width apart
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Keep knees soft
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Let the shoulders drop
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Gently shake the arms, hands, legs or whole body
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Continue for around 30–60 seconds
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Stop, breathe, and notice how the body feels
This is not a replacement for counselling, medical advice or crisis support. It is simply one small tool that may help some people notice and regulate their body when stress feels high.
As always, listen to your body. If you feel dizzy, overwhelmed, unsafe or uncomfortable, stop and return to something grounding, such as sitting down, feeling your feet on the floor, looking around the room, or taking a few slow breaths.
Sometimes stress needs words.
Sometimes it needs movement.
Sometimes the body just needs a safe way to shake it off.
Supporting ADHD at Home: Connection, Coordination & Compassion
In their book ADHD 2.0, Dr Hallowell and Dr Ratey explore a non-medicinal, deeply human approach to managing ADHD — one that focuses on connection, movement, and kindness. They share a powerful case study of a child treated remotely in China using coordination-based exercises, encouragement, and warmth from the mother — and the child’s symptoms improved significantly.
Their findings reinforce something many of us know intuitively: balance and coordination exercises can stimulate the cerebellum and, in turn, improve emotional regulation and attention. But it’s not just about the exercises — it’s about the relationship. Warmth, kindness, praise, physical connection (yes, even hugs), and being “seen” all contribute to calming the nervous system and helping ADHD symptoms reduce.
These tools don’t replace medication or formal therapy, but they offer a hopeful, empowering supplement — and they start at home, in the relationships that matter most.
If this feels like a direction you’d like to explore — whether through therapy, parenting support, or climbing — I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
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Stand on your right leg for 30 seconds
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Switch to your left leg for 30 seconds
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Repeat 3 times per leg
💡 Try with eyes open first. Once steady, gently try with eyes closed for a few seconds.
March 2025
Climbing Therapy for ADHD 🧗🏽♀️
July 2024
If you’re looking for a creative, active, and natural way to support ADHD symptoms, climbing therapy might be a perfect fit. Indoor bouldering at a local centre, using low-level, safe routes at a gentle pace that suits your comfort and energy levels can be beneficial to your wellbeing.
This movement-based therapy isn’t just about exercise — it’s rooted in evidence. The research highlighted by Hallowell and Ratey show that these activities involving balance and coordination can lessen ADHD symptoms. That’s because the same part of the brain that manages balance — the vestibulocerebellar system (VCS) — also plays a role in energy regulation and emotional control. The more you move and balance, the more this system is stimulated… and the more grounded, focused and calm you may feel.
Clients often say they feel a healthy “dopamine boost” after climbing, which can offer relief from restlessness, low motivation, and mental fog.
If you’re curious to try a climbing session, reach out to me and we’ll talk through what to expect.