Do you work in a profession where you are dealing with potentially angry people as service users? If so, you will be aware of the many challenges that face you in your communication with others. Many people find it hard to cope with their feelings of anger, or they do not have the facilities to
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a wonderfully versatile annual herb from the pea family (Fabaceae). It is native to Southern Europe, the Middle East and Western Asia. It was first mentioned in the Egyptian Medical Ebers Papyrus in 1500BCE as a medical herb and to embalm the dead. The fenugreek plant is quite hardy and reaches
When you are studying, time can pass by without being aware of it. We can become immersed in a subject of great interest. That is one of the pleasures of learning, as we all know. Have you ever felt as if your eyes were burning or aching after a study session? Perhaps you have an
Some skills used by professional counsellors are similar to those used by anyone who listens carefully as part of their working role, or relationship. These skills include: creating a warm and genuine relationship – sometimes referred to as ‘rapport’ – in which a person feels accepted, without judgement, whatever is said giving a person full
Are you caring for an elderly family member, a friend or a neighbour on a regular basis? However much you like or love the person being cared for, the emotional and physical demands of the role can be stressful. This can cause damaging emotional and physical symptoms, and should be faced before it harms your
Stress involves the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. This pressure may turn into stress when you feel unable to cope. People have different ways of reacting to stress, so a situation that feels stressful to one person may be motivating to someone else. We all experience some degree of
In the UK, we are all appreciating the beautiful Autumn colours of our trees. From rich reds to rusty browns and burnished golds, we cannot help but feel serene, peaceful and tranquil in a grove of trees. Trees provide us with so many other benefits that perhaps we take for granted. These include the following:
Nowadays, we are urged to pay attention to flaws, rather than celebrate our attractive qualities. Many magazine features, TV programs or help services are geared toward the identification of imperfections, and their subsequent exposure, analysis and improvement through makeovers. This can mean if nine people pay a compliment and one person makes a derogatory remark,
Pharmacology as a degree can lead to many career paths involving academia, research science or pharmacy to name a few. Not only are there a lot of career options but there are also an extensive range of opportunities available for further education- students are able to choose from masters to post-doctorates and second degrees. It
Education opens doors to success windows of opportunity and in at least one case, gates to new possibilities. Such is the case with ADL success story Annabella Baker. Originally from Italy, but now living in the UK, Annabella faced a tragedy all too familiar to many when she lost her airline job during the Covid
Gardens are hard work.  Behind every immaculate lawn and carefully tended flowerbed is a never-ending struggle between nature and gardener. Of course simply leaving the garden to its own devices isn’t really an option; Untended, plants will grow freely for the whole of spring and summer and even into autumn. Worse yet, an uncared for
Some stories of educational achievement soar into the heavens. Of individuals who through hard work and toil overcame the challenges in their life to achieve. Certainly, at ADL we’ve seen and helped many individuals achieve their dreams through completing a course which helped them get a place at university or begin a new career. This,
If you’ve been in the UK over the past weekend you might have noticed you had a day off on Monday (or looked on enviously as other people had a day off). The coronation of a new monarch in Charles the Third means a new era. One that the Monarch is especially keen does not
If you’re looking for a side business or career that combines a love for fitness and a mentoring role. personal training might be for you Personal training is at it’s heart all about being able to help people live healthier, happier lives. By combining physical exercise with essential lifestyle changes like diet they help their
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