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Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and the Role of Sophrology in Chronic Fatigue Management
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also referred to as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), affects approximately 250,000 people in the UK, with a higher prevalence among women according to the National Institute for Care and Excellence. The persistent fatigue that doesn't improve with rest or sleep can carry on for years and decades and has devastating impact on […]
Seizing Summer: How to Make the Most of Your Vacation with a Chronic Illness
Summer holidays are here! It's important that you have a break, rest and recuperate, especially if you live with an autoimmune disease like MS or a chronic illness, fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for instance. I am a firm believer that our conditions do not define us and they shouldn't hinder us from having a […]
What Is The Difference Between Sophrology and Mindfulness?
I often get asked whether sophrology is the same as mindfulness. Although the two practices share many characteristics there are also differences which I'm going to address is this article. I'll start with a disclaimer. As a sophrologist and Education Director at The Sophrology Academy I’ve got more knowledge and experience of sophrology. Having said […]
Mindset – How To Stop Your Inner Critic
A Story Of Resilience I had the pleasure to interview Andrea Hanson, master certified life & mindset coach, who helps people living with chronic illnesses to have stronger mindsets. We discussed how it’s possible to stop the negative voice in our heads without the pressure of staying positive all the time. Below is a […]
Finding Purpose In Life After IVF Struggle
Anna's success story and her personal development journey with sophrology My mission is to transform lives. Of course as a sophrologist I cannot guarantee any results. My role is to offer people the opportunity and space to reconnect with themselves so they can address their issues and uncover their own resources to positively deal […]
How To Find Work-Life Balance When Living With A Chronic Illness?
Interview with Sarah Berthon I had the pleasure to interview Sarah Berthon, founder of Excel against the Odds, to ask her how employees can improve their work-life balance. I believe work-life balance is a major issue for everyone, business owners and employees, but it can be even more challenging for people living with chronic illnesses. […]
How To Survive Christmas With Chronic Fatigue
The running up to Christmas is often an exhausting time, even more so for women living with a long-term condition resulting in chronic fatigue, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS), Long Covid, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Fibromyalgia. It's an extra pressure because as women we're conditioned to […]
Protecting your space and time during the holiday season
Article by Shabnam Rakhiba It’s the holiday season! School holidays, holiday preps, family gatherings, Christmas markets, dinner parties….it all sounds exciting, doesn’t it? However, the festive season can be quite draining for women living with long-term health conditions. It can be a time of no respite where the craziness and hecticness of it all, leads […]
Sophrology for a healthier happier workforce!
Sophrology is a relatively new therapy in the UK which is becoming increasingly popular as an effective workplace solution for reducing stress, tension and work-related ailments such as RSI and back pain. Developed in the 1960’s by neuro-psychiatrist, Professor Alfonso Caycedo, Sophrology is a well established method across Europe for improving mental health, maintaining focus […]