The Mental Wellbeing Club York with Louise Violet

08/06/2026

Did you know that the Nervous system's primary role is to scan for safety and danger to keep you safe?

It seeks to avoid anything that feels unsafe whether that's real or imagined, physical or emotional.

It develops behaviours to protect you from something potentially dangerous or painful.

Today, in club, we explored what protective behaviours are present in us that once served their purpose perfectly, but are still running and now outdated.

We did a powerful guided hypnotic meditation to address the part of us within that shows up with the behaviour and explored ways in which that part can show up more constructively.

This approached is based on Internal Family Systems which recognises that the nervous system holds many versions of us - usually created in moments of trauma. Parts of us that we can communicate with, with understanding and compassion to make positive, lasting change.

What protective behaviours are you aware of within you?

04/06/2026

Hi everyone
No club today - see you Monday at The Folk Hall or next Thursday at Southlands church.
Louise x

22/05/2026

Hey everyone,
There's no club next week for half term. See you in June!
Louise x

17/05/2026

I had a fabulous time at today!
It was wonderful to see so many people passionate about wellbeing, arts and multiculturalism. ❤️

13/05/2026

Here's your reminder to book your session for the upcoming week as well as a little update!

I know other can be daunting to come to a group you haven't been to before but please know we are waiting to welcome you with open arms and no expectations of you to do anything other than come as you are.

If you're nervous about walking in by yourself, I'm happy to meet you outside or have a call before group to answer any questions.

On Mondays, at the Folk Hall, we are in the Russet room - enter the cafe area and walk through the door to the right of the cafe serving area....go up the stairs on your right (or take the lift) and follow the signs to "Russet"....you will pass through the open seating area upstairs to above the reception desk below. You will find Russet room to your left.

On Thursdays, at Southlands church, come through the Planet Food cafe into the large church worship hall....keep going to the end section behind glass doors. You will see June doing mini-massages and find me (and Apollo) just beyond at the end of the building.

https://louiseviolet.thementalwellbeingcompany.com/join


Any questions? Please do reach out!

11/05/2026

Here's your reminder to book your session for the upcoming week!

I know other can be daunting to come to a group you haven't been to before but please know we are waiting to welcome you with open arms and no expectations of you to do anything other than come as you are.

If you're nervous about walking in by yourself, I'm happy to meet you outside or have a call before group to answer any questions.

On Mondays, at the Folk Hall, we are in the Russet room - enter the cafe area and walk through the door to the right of the cafe serving area....go up the stairs on your right (or take the lift) and follow the signs to "Russet"....you will pass through the open seating area upstairs to above the reception desk below. You will find Russet room to your left.

On Thursdays, at Southlands church, come through the Planet Food cafe into the large church worship hall....keep going to the end section behind glass doors. You will see June doing mini-massages and find me just beyond at the end of the building.

https://louiseviolet.thementalwellbeingcompany.com/join


Any questions? Please do reach out!

30/04/2026

"It looks a bit corporate"

29/04/2026

25/04/2026

Here's your reminder to book your session for the upcoming week!

I know other can be daunting to come to a group you haven't been to before but please know we are waiting to welcome you with open arms and no expectations of you to do anything other than come as you are.

If you're nervous about walking in by yourself, I'm happy to meet you outside or have a call before group to answer any questions.

On Mondays, at the Folk Hall, we are in the Russet room - enter the cafe area and walk through the door to the right of the cafe serving area....go up the details on your right and follow the signs to "Russet"....you will walk through the open seating area upstairs to above the reception desk. You will find Russet room to your left.

On Thursdays, at Southlands church, come through the Planet Food cafe into the large church worship hall....keep going to the end section behind glass doors. You will see June doing mini-massages and find me just beyond at the end of the building.


Any questions? Please do reach out!

24/04/2026

Try this One Minute Reset and tell us in the comments how you felt

Feeling stressed right now?

Try this 60-second reset:
1️⃣ Inhale slowly for 4
2️⃣ Exhale slowly for 6
3️⃣ Drop your shoulders
4️⃣ Unclench your jaw

That’s it.

You’ve just told your nervous system:
“I am safe.”

Small actions create big change.