Join Life after Cancer coach Steph in a workshop on practical ways to use positive self-talk for better wellbeing after cancer Welcome to our workshop. Today we're going to spend 20 minutes or so reframing unhelpful thoughts into helpful thoughts by taking steps to think about things a little but differently. We can often get caught up in our own thoughts, listening to our inner critics that can sabotage our progress. During this workshop, we take a look at the conversations

If you’re struggling with Fear of Cancer Recurrence (FCR) after finishing treatment, you’re not alone. Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is one of the most common concerns for cancer survivors, affecting daily life, work, mood, and overall wellbeing. In this video, Dr. Anna Cartwright (Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist, King’s College London) summarises some key points from our Fear of Cancer Recurrence workshop. The video covers: An overview of fear of recurrence How to

Learn about the practice of gratitude journaling and the positive impact that it can have on your wellbeing. Gratitude journaling is a helpful tool for coping with difficult situations, including navigating life after cancer. Gratitude can be taken for granted, but for those who practice regularly and with intention, it can have a positive impact on their outlook and general wellbeing. As you face hurdles and obstacles in your life, it can be hard to notice and recognise the

Join reflexologist, Anna Woodward, as she guides you through a 7 minute hand reflexology exercise to calm and destress. Hand reflexology is a complimentary therapy which consists of applying pressure to specific points on your hands with the aim of bringing about a sense of deep relaxation and helping the body's own healing process. What is reflexology? Reflexology is one of the most popular types of complementary therapy in the UK. Some cancer centres offer reflexology treat

Join Lois Kelly, a yoga teacher and therapeutic specialist, who will be guiding you through some fascia release techniques for tension in the upper back and shoulders. Fascia are the internal connective tissue beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs. Self-myofascial release might sound technical, but it’s actually just self-massage. Self massage is done to release trigger points within the muscles, also known as ‘m

Follow a short visualisation to help you challenge negative thoughts and emotions to move past issues you may be experiencing. We sometimes forget that we have the power to take control away from negative emotions and feelings. The aim of this exercise is to focus on challenging something that has been making you feel uncomfortable and visualising yourself physically taking the power away from it. It is important to recognise that what is taking over and controlling us is ju

Meet Hannah Currant Founder of Hannah Currant Shiatsu Hannah (She/Her) Experienced and qualified EFT and Shiatsu Practitioner Uncertainty, especially after you have completed cancer treatment, can be one of the hardest places to sit in life. We can feel paralysed and unable to make plans, think ahead, or allow ourselves to fully relax. Often leaving us in a powerless or anxious state, with no discernible ways out. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is sometimes known as “acup