Hazel Osborne

There is a call to arms! You are needed! Become who you are meant to be. Throughout my school life, I often felt a little under par, rubbish at times, ok at times. Then- occasionally l’d experience a great connection with a person- friend, teacher, family member or even stranger who I would feel really ‘seen’, noticed and validated by and feel an awe in that. Thinking 'Ok- maybe I do have ‘something’. Now I have worked further in my own therapeutic journey- I know how importa

Heeding the signals of your soul's calling - from the inner and outer world. 'Wilde' -the old English spelling meaning 'in a natural state, uncultivated, untamed, undomesticated' Quote from the Etymology Dictionary So, here we are. Stepping over the threshold of a brand new year. A clear piece of paper, a new beginning. Winter is a time for hibernation, dreaming and reflecting and a wonderful time to playfully engage with our own wellbeing. a moment to look down at our feet-

The time is now There is so much challenge in our world at the moment. Both for individuals and on a grand scale. The question which comes up within my therapeutic work so often from the people I work with is ‘ how do I make this different, change this feeling, feel better’. In our culture, it feels to me there is a great deal of focus on giving out to others and that giving to self is seen as a ‘selfish and self centered way of being’. But without nourishment and a rechargin

Artwork by Joyce Tenneson https://www.tenneson.com Menopause - pause a moment now and feel, what is your reaction to this word... This concept.. Is it a dirty word is your world? Spoken in hushed and whispered tones, out the side of a pursed mouth to other woman who may... understand... Perhaps never spoken in the company of men... If you are a man how does this word feel to you? what does it evoke, stop here and feel it without judging your response. It reminds me of being a

Movement and somatic bodywork can free what can't be spoken Artwork by Isadora Duncan Isadora Duncan was a free spirited dancer who broke from the constraints of technically restrictive movement creating her own free form style which iconically paved the way for contemporary dance forms. Dance like nobody is watching NEWSFLASH! Everybody can dance! Yes you!! you with your 'two left feet' I'll bet if you had a quiet space and put on your favourite music, closed your eyes and l

What makes you sparkle perhaps it's been a while- not surprising after this past year of a global pandemic and the huge impact it has had in all of our lives. Who doesn’t like a good spring clean. To shake the dust out of rugs, wash the cupboards, the windows and ‘clear the cobwebs away’. After the dark winter months there’s something very therapeutic and satisfying about some cleaning and clearing of my space. This spring I’ve been thinking about what in me needs a little 'j

Time to give yourself a little love Do you find yourself feeling tired overwhelmed and sluggish? Well join the gang! there are a huge number of people feeling just like you! It might be you've faced some adversity in your life, the current pandemic, the time you are in your life or all of these and more- but heres the good news- life can get better. There may not be the instant magic wand solution, but there are many ways towards happy and fulfilled #wellness. Be the friend y

My colleague Kirsten McIver and I are passionate about protecting our bees and pollinators. Not only are they amazing creatures to learn from, they are also a vital part of our food security. What will you pledge to the bees? In 2017 my fellow arts practitioner and therapist Kirsten McIver and I began a passionate mission to bring to life a project which focused on the life and science of the amazing honey bee. HUM.... HUM... Is an environmental and arts for wellbeing project

Wellbeing along with 'resilience', 'grounding' and 'mindfulness' has become one of the buzz words of the moment and in recent years but particularly now within the pandemic. What does it actually mean? Photo by Sarah Treanor www.streanor.com Wellbeing Resilience Mindful During the last year ( 2020-21) we have collectively experienced some of the most stressful conditions across the world since the world wars. Some are calling the impact of this challenging time on our wellbei