Helen Crossland Consulting

Helen Crossland Consulting A Trauma Informed coach specialising in transformation, burn out, leadership and building your inner scaffolding.

Processing difficult emotions, especially when facing conflict, can be helped by the R.A.I.N. technique.R.A.I.N. mindful...
09/09/2026

Processing difficult emotions, especially when facing conflict, can be helped by the R.A.I.N. technique.

R.A.I.N. mindfulness can help you pause and take a moment to reflect on what you need.

The four steps are:
🌱 RECOGNISE what you are feeling
🌱 ALLOW the feeling to be there
🌱 INVESTIGATE with curiosity
🌱 NURTURE yourself with compassion

You can also use it as a guided meditation practice as you notice and embrace the natural rhythms of rain and allow your thoughts and emotions to drift by.

Accepting your thoughts and state of mind, and nurturing compassion towards yourself, can be a great tool when you are feeling overwhelmed.

If you’d like to know more about how I can help, please do get in touch on 07769 708582.

I hope you’ve found my recent posts on the most effective ways to help with anxiety useful. There are times when you ma...
02/09/2026

I hope you’ve found my recent posts on the most effective ways to help with anxiety useful.

There are times when you may need to seek extra help.

If you feel that your anxiety is persistent, causes panic attacks or interferes with work, relationships, or daily life, it is worth speaking to a healthcare professional.

If you’re feeling anxious, try these strategies; many people notice a difference when they practice these consistently and combine them, rather than just relying on one.

Mind: Challenge anxious thinking
Body: Calm your nervous system
Behaviour: Become aware of how you respond to situations and challenge it.

Remember, if you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you always got!

Take care everyone! If you’d like to chat, please do get in touch at 07769 708582.

I couldn’t close this week without leaving a tribute to Dolly! Some of my earliest memories involve her with my Dad s...
28/08/2026

I couldn’t close this week without leaving a tribute to Dolly! Some of my earliest memories involve her with my Dad singing, Old Flames - can’t hold a candle to you, to my Mum.

I will definitely be having a kitchen disco in her honour this weekend - I hope you do too.

Remember - in a world full of Donalds - be a Dolly!

Here’s a thought I often share with my clients. 🙂Instead of trying to get rid of anxiety, why not try noticing it withou...
26/08/2026

Here’s a thought I often share with my clients. 🙂
Instead of trying to get rid of anxiety, why not try noticing it without judging it?

Practising mindfulness and acceptance can help you focus on the present moment. In fact, research shows that mindfulness can reduce anxiety by helping you stay focused and stop getting caught up worrying about the future.

I have a great 4-minute video on my website which demonstrates how your brain will automatically choose a negative route unless you train it to focus on a positive one.

Have a watch here: https://helencrosslandconsulting.com/category/mindfulness/

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love flowers so today was an absolute treat. The Flower Belt just outside of Har...
21/08/2026

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love flowers so today was an absolute treat. The Flower Belt just outside of Harrogate is a fabulous idea and so , so good for the soul!! A totally wholesome way to spend a few hours!

Following on from last week’s post on changing how you respond to anxious thoughts, here are some helpful hints for calm...
19/08/2026

Following on from last week’s post on changing how you respond to anxious thoughts, here are some helpful hints for calming down your body’s stress response using techniques that can reduce a fight-or-flight reaction.

đź’¨ Try slow breathing. Inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6-8 seconds, and repeat for a few minutes.

đź‘ź Exercise regularly. Even a 20-minute daily walk can significantly reduce anxiety.

đź’¤ Prioritise your sleep and limit excess caffeine and alcohol, which can amplify anxiety.

I hope reading this has helped you feel a little calmer. What physical techniques have worked for you when you feel anxious?

Thank you so much everyone for your birthday wishes! I’ve had a fab day - Annie got her A level results, Ollie’s car pas...
13/08/2026

Thank you so much everyone for your birthday wishes! I’ve had a fab day - Annie got her A level results, Ollie’s car passed its MOT and I’ve been truly spoilt!

Anyone who knows my work knows that I encourage looking at the root cause rather than the symptom.Over the next few week...
13/08/2026

Anyone who knows my work knows that I encourage looking at the root cause rather than the symptom.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be talking about some of the most effective ways to help with anxiety. One of the most beneficial is changing how you respond to anxious thoughts - just because it comes into our head doesn’t mean it is true. We could be responding to an old wound or trigger, for example.

A few helpful ways of responding to feeling like this could be:
▫️ Try to notice your anxious thoughts and challenge them instead of automatically believing them. Not all thoughts are facts!

▫️ Ask yourself, “What’s the evidence for this?” Or “What’s a more balanced way to view the situation?”

By facing these thoughts, you can teach your brain that the situation is safe and reduce anxiety over time. You can also teach yourself to trust that you have the skills to resolve anything you are facing!

If you’d like to learn more about the work I do, please visit www.helencrosslandconsulting.com

Sound familiar? 🙏
12/08/2026

Sound familiar? 🙏

This photo shows four generations having an amazing time at the weekend. Imagine; Five generations. One workplace. Have ...
04/08/2026

This photo shows four generations having an amazing time at the weekend.

Imagine;

Five generations. One workplace. Have we ever really stopped to think about what that means?

For the first time in modern history, our workplaces can include people in their late teens working alongside colleagues in their 70s.

That’s an extraordinary breadth of experience, knowledge, expectations, and perspectives.

Too often, we hear conversations framed around generational differences—Boomers versus Millennials, Gen Z versus Gen X. But what if we’re asking the wrong question?

Instead of focusing on what separates us, what if we focused on what we can learn from one another?

Imagine combining:

✨ The curiosity and fresh thinking of those entering the workforce.
✨ The adaptability of those who’ve navigated decades of change.
✨ The wisdom that only comes from experience.
✨ The confidence to challenge the status quo, regardless of age.

The organisations that will succeed in the future won’t simply manage multiple generations—they’ll create cultures where every generation feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute.

After all, diversity isn’t only about gender, ethnicity, or background. Age diversity is one of the greatest untapped strengths in business today.

The question isn’t whether we have five generations at work. The question is: are we making the most of the opportunity they represent?

I’d love to hear your thoughts. What’s the biggest advantage—or challenge—of working in a truly multigenerational team?

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