Dealing with bereavement and grief during lockdown
Alison explains that the lock down will mean that bereaved people are likely to have to deal with increased trauma and may be cut off from some of their usual support network
Adjusting to the New Normal
Check out this panel interview organised by the Women's Organisation about adjusting back to the new normal. I share the 'stage' with Shazney Spence and Kimberley Robinson. The password is NewNormal1!
How to nurture your relationship during lockdown
Lockdown is slowly lifting for some but many couples remain at home for long periods. This, says Wirral transformational mind coach Alison Blackler, can present big challenges for relationships. She offers her advice on how to cope when the going gets tough
Wirral Mind coach explores the current issues of bereavement
During the global coronavirus pandemic, there are many people who are facing the tragic loss of life and it is clear, under very difficult circumstances. Check out my published article in the Wirral Globe.
Living in the Present Podcast with Sean & Ed
Check out my chat with Sean Orford and Ed Lamb from Living in the Present about the story behind my book, A Path Travelled.
Mental Health and Wellness Tips for Lock Down
Stick to a routine. Go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time, write a schedule that is varied and includes time for work as well as self-care. Dress for the social life you want, not the social life you have. Get showered and dressed in comfortable...
How lockdown leads to a rise in domestic abuse
Alison Blackler, founder of Wirral-based 2minds worked for the NHS for several years supporting survivors of domestic abuse, and says the coronavirus lockdown has led to a rise in cases – but there is help available. Restrictions of the coronavirus lockdown is...
The huge task of managing your emotions
Managing our emotions has never been more difficult in this current situation. The emotional part of the mind will be challenged every day with the uncertainty and pressure we are all under. Check out this article if you want to understand how to manage your emotions better.
The Story of My Book “A Path Travelled”
It is difficult to know when to pinpoint the start of this journey. Writing a book, who would have thought it! I can’t say that I have known I was always going to write a book like some people. Eventually it just became the right and next step although for me it...
The New Normal – Adjusting to working from home
Companies around the globe have rolled out mandatory remote work. Whether you’re a newbie or WFH veteran, Alison Blackler, Mind Coach from 2minds shares some ideas that you need to do to stay productive.
Understanding why the lockdown triggers fear and anxiety
Read my article about some of the challenges we are facing and I explain the triggers for some of common fears and anxieties many of us share.
Wirral Chamber of Commerce share some advice on Coronavirus
Check out, my article along with a few others around how to manage during this unprecedented times. #staysafe #inthistogether
Listen to my radio interview about A Path Travelled
I chat with Steve Evans on Radio Clatterbridge about my book A Path Travelled and the journey behind it.
Why your coronavirus fears are normal and how you can find some calm
Frightened and stressed about coronavirus? We are all in this together. These are confusing, stressful times for all of us. The coronavirus outbreak is scary and can affect our mental health.
How social media poses a serious risk to our mental health
Thanks to the rise of social media people across the world are more connected than we have ever been in the history of civilisation. However, our reliance on social media can have a detrimental effect on our mental health.