Gillian PadgettSep 26, 20232 minWhat is Burnout?Burnout is a state of extreme mental, emotional and physical exhaustion caused by excessive prolonged stress resulting in the inability...
Gillian PadgettSep 26, 20233 minWhat is Stress?Stress occurs when we are under pressure or feel threatened. Our stress response is triggered in the brain, activating physiological,...
Gillian PadgettSep 19, 20232 minWhat is Trauma?Trauma is a response to an event that causes extreme shock. Being involved in a serious car accident, a house fire, childhood abuse,...
Gillian PadgettJul 22, 20234 minAnd so – what is this thing called stress?Whilst enjoying an excellent breakfast in Banff recently, my attention was drawn to a calm, Canadian voice saying: “If you don’t need the...