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YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Mental illness is often regarded as an "invisible" illness because symptoms may not be easily visible to others. However, the effects of mental illness within the community are far from invisible.

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Representation

A recent trip to the Barbados Museum and Historical Society helped me discover something I had never seen but desperately needed.

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Patience

Patience is considered to be one of the Seven Capital Virtues. However, how practical is it to be patient every day?

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War on Peace

War has been declared on an invisible, deadly virus but our peace of mind seems to have been caught in the crossfire.

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Reclaiming Female Sensuality

We are all sensual beings. A key element of reclaiming our sensuality is ensuring that our needs are being met, particularly in our wellness journey.

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Therapeutic Touch

The last few weeks have meant that, not only have we had to reduce our physical contact with other people, but there is a fear and anxiety around touch at a time when we need it the most.⁣

During the private Cranio-Sacral tutorials I will guide you and another member of your household in basic Cranio-Sacral contacts and grounding exercises. ⁣

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When I Grow Up

I was fortunate to spend time in the company of some sprightly onagenarians, overlooking the north coast in St Lucy. In their 90’s, these women possessed a grace and spirit that was remarkable and inspiring.

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Healing Plants of the Ancestors

This year marks ten years since I qualified as a Medical Herbalist. When I was planning to move to Barbados, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to source the herbs I was familiar with using and that I would be lost with the local herbs. During her recent lecture, the Healing Plants of the Ancestors, Dr Sonia Peter highlights how we are in danger of losing our biocultural knowledge.

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