You can find below a selection of helpful resources.
Please note that whilst we hope that these resources are useful, the Counselling Service does not endorse the opinions expressed by other parties.
The Counselling Service suggests that people check the data collecting practices of online tools and apps that track mental health.
WEBSITES
Calm - Mindfulness
Yoga With Adriene - free online yoga videos
uniyoga - yoga classes at Cambridge Colleges
Headspace - Mindfulness
Insight Timer - Guided Meditation
Just a Minute - Short Mindfulness Exercises
Mental Health Foundation - Wellbeing Podcasts
ReLit - Bibliotherapy
Start2 - Living more Creatively
Smiling Mind - Mindfulness
OTHER RESOURCES
Mind - A-Z Mental Health Leaflets
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Self Help Guide
Stress
The Royal College of Psychiatrists - A-Z Leaflets
BOOKS
Disclaimer
The descriptions given are intended to provide a summary of the contents but should not be taken to imply that the Counselling Service endorses the opinions expressed.
Teach Yourself Relaxation Techniques
Alice Muir, 2010
This book explains techniques intended to assist physical and mental relaxation using such disciplines as meditation, yoga, Alexander Technique, self hypnosis, affirmations, sleep therapy, bio-feedback, autogenic training, muscle relaxation, posture exercises, breathing and calming techniques.
The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook
Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman and Matthew McKay, New Harbinger Publications, 2008
A self-help book describing step-by-step techniques to calm your body and mind.
Full Catastrophe Living - How to cope with stress, pain and illness
using mindfulness meditation
Jon Kabat -Zinn, Piatkus 2013
Includes mindfulness techniques, an 8 week practice schedule, research findings and personal stories. Specifically looks at mindfulness in relation to stress, anxiety, emotional and physical pain.
Perfect Relaxation
Elaine Van Der Zeil, RH Books, 2010
Perfect Relaxation describes strategies aimed at helping the reader take and keep control of their life as well as their stress levels.