This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is kindness and it could not have come at a more crucial time. Amid COVID-19 updates there are many heart-warming stories of selfless acts that demonstrate the power of kindness and compassion.
Read MoreFirst let’s look at a classic experiment conducted in the 1970s led by psychologist Bruce K. Alexander and his colleagues at a Canadian University. In a series of experiments they observed how rat’s behaved and responded to addictive substances. The team set out to test whether the environment was crucial to understanding the rat’s behaviour.
Read MoreSelf isolation, social distancing, Coronavirus, death rates, COVID-19 and “Breaking News” – terms that are likely to induce anxiety, dread and frustration. We wanted to create a safe space for you to come to get some inspiration on how to keep a healthy mind-set during this time of uncertainty.
Read MoreEvery year on the 8th March women from all over the world join forces to celebrate women’s historical and modern day achievements while fighting for continued and improved gender equality and justice on a tradition known as International Women’s Day. 2020 marks the 45th International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #EachforEqual.
Read MoreDry January is now a global campaign with people pledging to go alcohol free in the month of January. There are many proven health benefits to having a break from alcohol.
Read MoreWe had a fantastic opportunity to work with Sharon Walker, a freelance journalist for an exclusive article published on the Telegraph online last week (9th December). She addressed her personal relationship with alcohol and enlisted Stephen, one of our DrinkCoaches to help her on her journey to moderate drinking. After just 1 DrinkCoach session Sharon was able to successfully think about her drinking and as a result reduced her drinking during high risk situations, showing how beneficial additional support can be.
Read MoreEvery year in November there is a week dedicated to raising awareness of alcohol and the effect it has on individuals, families and communities. Alcohol is a substance that has become so engrained in society that it is difficult for people to recognise that their habits might be risking their health. Alcohol continues to be a major public health concern.
Read MoreThis year over 66,061 people signed up to Sober October (1) - Macmillan’s fundraising campaign aimed at challenging social drinkers to change their habits for a month and make some healthy lifestyle changes, while raising money to support people with cancer.
Read MoreWe have teamed up with Club Soda to give our readers a special guest blog looking into mindful drinking, and how mindfulness has helped Club Soda members reduce their alcohol intake… for good.
Read More1st August marked the start of Breastfeeding Awareness Week. If you are reading this you are likely a new mum looking for advice on whether or not it is safe to drink while breastfeeding.Here at DrinkCoach we know that mums often talk about wanting to feel “normal” after pregnancy and for some that can mean returning to drinking.
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