Got a 4-legged friend? Join Sophie and cockapoo Beau for this calming mindfulness session. You’ll tune into how you feel as you bring your full attention to your pet. Not only will you get some quality bonding time, you’ll also be able to relax both your pet and yourself. Simply stroking a pet can lower your stress levels, so using mindfulness alongside this can help you get the most out your time together.
Nuffield Health offer a range of emotional wellbeing services including CBT, counselling and other psychotherapies – accessible in person, by phone or via the Nuffield Health My Therapy App. For more information visit https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/mental-health-support or call 0333 1234 106.
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