Wellbeing Webinars

This webinar is an introduction to being kind to yourself. Whilst we know that being kind to ourselves can be incredibly powerful and can benefit both physical and mental health, it is not the easiest thing to do. This webinar will introduce you to the idea of compassion, why it's important and how to start applying it to yourself. We invite you to try the techniques along with us and begin your journey today.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/compassionwebinar

This webinar describes common symptoms, thoughts and behaviours that are very common with anxiety and depression. CBT is introduced as a method to understand problematic situations, and to break negative cycles in order to help you feel better. Activity planning is described as an effective way to break out of low mood and anxiety cycles. Unhelpful thinking patterns are discussed, and problem solving is introduced as a way to tackle practical problems rather than avoid them. Finally, the idea of moving towards your values is discussed, and making a plan for what you will do after the webinar.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/anxietylowmood

This webinar gives an overview of the systems that govern sleep, normal stages of sleep and describes why problems can occur. It introduces CBT as a method to improve ‘Sleep hygiene’, to restrict sleep to promote better quality sleep, and to use ‘stimulus control’ to strengthen our natural cues to sleep. The webinar covers ways to manage anxiety and worry around sleep, and concludes with making a plan for what to do next for your sleep.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/sleepwebinar

This webinar discusses our understanding of grief and delves into myths surrounding bereavement and loss. Emotions related to losing a loved one are also discussed, along with cycles of grief and models for understanding the psychological impact of bereavement. Finally, practical coping strategies are outlined for learning to live with loss and beginning to move on with day to day life.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/griefandloss

This webinar dives into cannabis as an addictive substance and how it can impact mental wellbeing. The addictive properties of cannabis are explored, including positive and negative effects caused by drug use. The impacts that cannabis can have on mental health are discussed, and CBT principles are applied through the five areas model to highlight the relationship between cannabis misuse, behaviours, emotions and thoughts, to reflect the importance of abstaining from drug use during psychological treatment.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/cannabisandmh

This webinar discusses what anger is and how our bodies react when experiencing this emotion. The purpose of anger is also explored, including how it can be problematic in our lives and dealing with the consequences of acting on feelings of anger. Finally, CBT techniques are applied to teach you how to manage overwhelming feelings of anger with tools such as the stress bucket, relaxation strategies and trying alternative communication styles.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/angerwebinar

This webinar explores the link between physical and mental health in the context of long-term health conditions. The brain’s reaction to a physical health diagnoses is discussed, including acceptance and dealing with health uncertainty. Finally, strategies for coping with long-term health conditions are outlined to enable you to better manage your physical and mental health.  

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/ltcwebinar

This webinar explores how low mood and loneliness can affect older adults, including the impact of isolation on mood and overall mental wellbeing. Symptoms of depression are identified along with triggers that can lead to periods of low mood, such as bereavement, lack of socialising and family difficulties. Finally, strategies for overcoming loneliness are outlined including activity planning and building resilience.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/olderadults

This webinar explores Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how this condition can impact an individual also struggling with a common mental health problem. Through outlining what autism is and how it may affect someone’s day-to-day living, an overview of this disorder is provided, followed by a range of helpful wellbeing tips to better manage difficult symptoms and improve overall mental wellbeing.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/autismwebinar

This webinar covers the subject of menopause – specifically peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause, including common symptoms and legislation issued by the General Medical Council (GMC). Moreover, helpful tools and techniques for coping with symptoms of the menopause are explored, such as breaking vicious cycles of behaviour, managing anxiety, behavioural activation for low mood and keeping a worry diary.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/menopausewebinar

This webinar looks more closely at the link between diabetes and our emotional wellbeing to understand the impact that our physical and mental health can have on diabetes management. It offers insight into how our thoughts, feelings and behaviour may impact our diabetes management, before outlining some strategies to help look after both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/diabeteswebinar

This webinar explores Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) including common symptoms and causes of SAD such as seasonal changes, circadian rhythms and changes in hormone levels. Using a Cognitive Behavioural Model (CBT) tips for coping with SAD are outlined to help create a toolkit of coping strategies, ranging from regular exercise, psychological therapies and using a light box during dark nights.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/sadwebinar

This webinar focuses on carer’s health and wellbeing, including potential stressors that may impact your mental health within your role as a carer and warning signs to look out for when you are struggling. Moreover, examples of unhelpful coping and negative thought patterns are explored before we dive into helpful strategies to help manage the everyday stress and pressure of being a carer for another person.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/carerswebinar

This webinar takes a broad, all-encompassing approach to infertility, offering advice and support for individuals trying to conceive, going through fertility treatment, or deciding to stop treatment. The idea of threat systems is explored and how this can impact our emotions when experiencing infertility, along with practical strategies to better manage difficult emotions during your journey.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/infertilitywebinar

This webinar offers advice for how to support your mental health during a pregnancy – including for feelings of low mood and anxiety experienced during the peri-natal period. Practical coping strategies are outlined such the use of CBT techniques including worry time, attention training and progressive muscle relaxation to better cope with these difficult emotions.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/perinatalwebinar

This webinar focuses around the topic of starting therapy. An overview of how to make the most of your therapeutic journey is discussed including the process of change and how therapy will work. Practical strategies to employ during therapy are also explored such as creating a plan, journaling, ensuring you’re comfortable with your chosen therapist and requesting accommodations to fit your needs.

Hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/mkiapt/startingtherapy