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...changes in the body such as increased sweating, heart rate and blood pressure, and a reduction in digestion. Essentially, this results in oxygen being pumped quickly to the muscles in preparation for a ‘fight or flight’ response. Once the threat is gone, the parasympathetic branch (rest and digest) takes over and brings the body back to a balanced state. The term...

...change of name to Muhammad Ali, reflecting his conversion to Islam. While he’d made public his membership of the Nation of Islam (NoI), sometimes known as the Black Muslims, prior to the first Liston fight, few understood the implications. The NoI was led by Elijah Muhammad and had among its most famous followers Malcolm X, who kept company with Ali and who was to be...

...change and complex situations, that there must be other skills involved than just those measured by IQ tests – ones that help build relationships, manage emotions and navigate social situations. Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer were especially interested in the influence of emotion on cognition – do people think and behave differently when emotions are...

...changed that you will need support with. I am so grateful for people around me who do things like cooking for me, hanging up my washing or babysitting; this type of help means I have more capacity to focus on me and filling my cup. [Woman playing a piano] Allow yourself to be creative As a Trainee Play Therapist, this is something I will always advocate for. As adults we...