There’s a Zen story about a horse which suddenly appeared galloping down the road. The man riding the horse, looked as if he had somewhere important to go. Another man, at the side of the road shouted “Where are you going?”, to which the man on the horse replied, “I don’t know! Ask the horse!”ContinueContinue reading “Meaning and Purpose: Spirituality and Mental Health”
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The connection between us: understanding the role of relationships in mental health
Being in an unhealthy relationship is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. This comes from a report by the Mental Health Foundation which is asking us to explore the connection between relationships and mental health. When we think about relationships, we may assume that means having an intimate partner. ButContinueContinue reading “The connection between us: understanding the role of relationships in mental health”
Dream Dictionary: Eyes
I offer top tips on how to explore your own dreams in my book Answers in the Dark: Grief, Sleep and How Dreams Can Help You Heal. The book aims to join the dots between our sleep, dreams and our mental health, specifically how grief shows up, even if no one has died. I explore some ofContinueContinue reading “Dream Dictionary: Eyes”
In the media
I’m Delphi Ellis, a qualified counsellor, well-being trainer and author of Answers In The Dark: Grief, Sleep and How Dreams Can Help You Heal. I offer workshops, classes and attend speaking events promoting wellness – my aim is to help people ‘find their mojo’ or get their sparkle back after a difficult time in their lives.ContinueContinue reading “In the media”
About Dreams
Did you know? We all dream, every night, even if we don’t remember them. Dreams can play an important role in managing stress. Poor sleep can affect your dream content as well as your ability to remember them. Your recurring nightmare may be offering you an important message Robert Louis-Stephenson reportedly dreamt Jekyll and Hyde? DreamsContinueContinue reading “About Dreams”