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Every month, Action for Happiness produces a calendar packed with daily actions we can take to increase our own happiness and that of others around us. This month, the charity’s ‘Friendly February’ calendar focuses on ways to connect with others and spread kindness. When writing an encouraging note to someone who needs a boost on day 11, consider…

From the 1-7 of February, people across the UK are recognising Children’s Mental Health Week, at a time that feels more important than ever. Around three children in every primary school class has a mental health problem, and many more struggle with challenges from bullying to bereavement. With schools being closed due to lockdown, children are missing crucial socialisation…

Thursday 4 February is World Cancer Day, a day to unite people, communities and countries to raise awareness and take action against cancer. Cancer Research UK are encouraging people to support their life-saving research by wearing a Unity Band, or by making a donation. As part of the day, we wanted to recognise our therapists…

In International Therapist, Winter 2021 (issue 135), we featured a step-by-step guide to creating your own beeswax wraps. These wraps can be easily made for use at home, or as a gift for a client. They are an eco-friendly alternative to clingfilm as they can easily be wiped down and re-used. When creating this feature,…

We all know there is strength in numbers and how important it is to support and work alongside others who share the same interests and values. Below are just some of the organisations and collaboratives that the FHT currently belongs to and works with, to help represent the interests of our members and the industry…

Our 2020 FHT Sports Therapist of the Year, John Molyneux, shares some tips to encourage your older clients to move and keep flexible. ‘Winter is here, it’s cold and wet outside and although the winter solstice has passed us by, lighter evenings are yet to take hold – on top of this, we are in…

Many of our members have gone above and beyond to support their clients during the pandemic. With the third lockdown in full-swing, lots of people are struggling to achieve the government’s recommended exercise quota of 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity each week. We all know that the benefits of moving our bodies are endless,…

Research shows that sleep can have a huge impact on our health. If you or anyone you know is having trouble sleeping, why not share with them some of the features linked below which highlight how complementary therapies can encourage a good night’s sleep. FHT contributed a five-page feature article to a special sleep magazine by…

As the third lockdown continues, along with the impact on spa therapists, their businesses and their clients, award-winning therapist trainer, Jennifer Young, launches more free educational resources to help practitioners deliver therapies safely, whilst protecting the interests of their clients and themselves. This month, Jennifer and her team have added to their library of free…

Blue Monday falls on the third Monday of January each year and is considered to be ‘the most depressing day of the year’. We wanted to share some practical advice to help you boost your mood. We know not every day is the same. Some days you might want to shut out the world, and…

As a member of the FHT, your Winter issue of International Therapist will be arriving soon! In this issue, you will find: A special feature on our winners of our first Green Therapy Practice of the Year Award, Anne Bramley and Helen Saunders from Wellbeing at Whistlewood. We also take a look at our 2020…

Following the 2020 FHT Equality and Diversity Survey, we pledged to offer FHT members training on the topic of equality and diversity within your therapy practice.   We worked with the Equality Works Group to bring FHT members training on unconscious bias over a choice of two dates in 2020, and now have a third date…