First Aid for Feelings

First Aid for Feelings We support you to develop the essential skills for self-care and good health. Contact us to request an information pack and/or ask any questions you might have.

Whether you’re curious about any of the services we provide, or are ready to take the first step towards improving your health physically, mentally and socially – we are here to give you the information you are looking for. You can also book a free 20-minute discovery call with Thor, to talk about what’s going on for you. This informal discussion allows you to get a better sense of how we can help you with your health. You can have up to three of these calls, completely free of charge so you can decide if our services are right for you.

Continuing with the theme of love in today’s Live event we’ll explore the insight of Metta in Buddhism, often translated...
05/03/2026

Continuing with the theme of love in today’s Live event we’ll explore the insight of Metta in Buddhism, often translated as Loving Kindness.

In this event we talk about Metta, focusing on how you can recognise it and cultivate it. The 30 minute session starts with a talk and Q&A and concludes with a guided meditation.

Thursday with Thor helps you use meditation to navigate your feelings.

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better

https://insig.ht/LZfeNcjpH0b



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A text box reads: Feelings: What is Metta or Loving Kindness?| Thursday with Thor. How meditation can help you experience Metta more of the time. Further text: 5 March at 5.30 BST/GMT Join In

Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

With all the uncertainty and volatility in the world now, it’s helpful to check in with what’s within your circle of inf...
05/03/2026

With all the uncertainty and volatility in the world now, it’s helpful to check in with what’s within your circle of influence.

How often do you check what you’re focusing on to see if what you’re thinking and feeling is actually helpful to you?

Are you grappling with feeling helpless or powerless when faced with what feels outside of your control.

If so, then it’s easy to miss what’s within your control.

This is not a modern problem made more challenging by the current escalation in aggression, wars, misogyny, and erosion of hard-fought rights.

This problem of "Where do I place my focus" and "Is it helpful" goes all the way back to the ages.

The Stoics of ancient Greece called it the Dichotomy of Control focusing on what’s within your control and what’s outside of it.

In the First Aid for Feelings Manual the invitation is to focus more on what you can influence, where you have agency or the ability to take action.

And, importantly, the invitation is to recognise that even though some things are outside of your direct influence that doesn’t mean that you can’t be concerned about it.

In First Aid for Feelings the question is always ‘Is it helpful?’ so here my invitation to you is to get curious about your thoughts and feelings and make choices about where you place your focus.

👉 Curious to learn more about First Aid for Feelings and get your own copy of the manual? Click the link to find out more:

https://firstaidforfeelings.com/manual/



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Text reads: The circle of influence. Where is your focus? Chapter 7 - You always have a choice - First Aid for Feelings Manual

Across the bottom is an orange banner showing the cover of the First Aid for Feelings Manual (black with white text). The icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters closed circle with a cross in the middle and the url for the First Aid for Feelings website.

Do you suffer from Tabititis? This experience can be challenging, disorientating and often embarrassing or even shameful...
03/03/2026

Do you suffer from Tabititis? This experience can be challenging, disorientating and often embarrassing or even shameful.

Anecdotal reports suggests that many of us suffer regularly from this experience or condition that I’ve decided to name “Tabititis”.

Unfortunately many of us don’t know what this actually is, why it shows up or how to deal with it.

On Thursday this week I’ll be facilitating the weekly Drive the Network meeting and Tabititis will be our focus.

The meeting is for entrepreneurs, freelancers, business leaders and social enterpreneurs (like yours truly here!).

👉 Join us on Thursday, March 5th at 10am UK time to find out about:

‣Predisposing factors like genetic factors

‣Perpetuating factors like food and other people

‣Symptoms Checklist

‣Treatment Protocols

Register here: https://www.drivethenetwork.com/event/subtle-networking-with-thor-a-rain-2/

Not an entrepreneur? Want to find out more about Tabititis anyway, reach out to me via DM or email me thora@isithelpful.com.

Want to find out more about Drive The Network? Check out the LinkedIn Page or visit the website for more information about this dynamic and momentous network of people making stuff happen helmed by Ann Hawkins.



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The image is a square orange graphic with a darker rectangle containing white text. At the top, in large bold letters, is the word “Tabititis,” with the label “Noun” in italics beneath it. A thin turquoise line separates the heading from the body text. The text describes “Tabititis” as a playful “condition” named after a computer problem caused by having too many browser tabs open, overloading the computer’s RAM and CPU and causing lag, freezes, or crashes. It then compares this to humans experiencing input overload that affects short‑term memory, attention, and executive function, showing up as brain fog, difficulty making decisions, aggression, withdrawal, or shutdown. In the bottom-right corner of the brown rectangle there is a small white circular icon with a cross sign inside it.

Know how to tell the difference between merging or connecting? One is an indicator of toxic love and the other a confirm...
26/02/2026

Know how to tell the difference between merging or connecting? One is an indicator of toxic love and the other a confirmation of healthy love.

In this Live event we'll talk about how to spot the difference and choose healthy love.

The 30 minute session on Insight Timer starts with a talk and Q&A and concludes with a guided meditation.

Thursday with Thor helps you use meditation to navigate your feelings.

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better

https://insig.ht/VzLYNOqwv0b



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Image shows a photo of Thor wearing glasses and orange v-neck jumper. A text box reads: Feelings: How to strengthen your self-care skills | Thursday with Thor. How feelings help you understand and strengthen your self-care skills. Further text: 26 February at 5.30 GMT Join In. Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

When you struggle to care for and prioritise your own needs, eventually you’ll struggle to support the needs of others.T...
26/02/2026

When you struggle to care for and prioritise your own needs, eventually you’ll struggle to support the needs of others.

This is why self-care is vital not just for you but also for your loved ones.

In this meditation you're guided through the three aspects that help you cultivate your self-care using the Buddhist metaphor of ‘Watering the seeds’.

Feelings are information and it's more helpful to be curious than critical.

👉 Click link to listen to this free meditation on Insight Timer

https://insig.ht/WT6HdmyAi0b



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Text box reads: Today’s meditation: Today’s Meditation: Cultivating Self-Care With Meditation. Listen on Insight Timer

At the top is the First Aid for Feelings logo of a three quarter circle with a cross inside, in white. Below is the Insight Timer logo of a meditation bell.

We always have a recommendation in the Helpful newsletter from a reader, but this time it’s Jacques who wants to make a ...
19/02/2026

We always have a recommendation in the Helpful newsletter from a reader, but this time it’s Jacques who wants to make a recommendation saying:

❝Thor taught me how to use Sue Beer’s Heart Anchor a few months ago and it’s become one of the simplest yet most powerful tools in my daily routine. At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect—could something so gentle really make a difference? But within days I noticed I was meeting stressful moments with more calm and clarity.

What I love most is how natural it feels. The practice doesn’t ask me to fight my feelings or think my way out of them; it guides me back into my heart, back to a place of steadiness and warmth. It’s like having a quiet friend inside who reminds me that I’m safe, connected, and capable of handling whatever’s in front of me.

Heart Anchor has helped me move through challenges with more ease and helped me reconnect with myself in a way that feels lasting and real. It’s a great addition to the First Aid for Feelings techniques I’ve learnt and now I honestly can’t imagine starting my day without it ❞

The Helpful newsletter is sent you every few weeks.

In addition to the You recommend section from readers like you, the newsletter has got blogs or videos on topics like pain, fatigue, stress and anxiety, news on latest research as well as events and activities.

👉 Click link to sign up for the Helpful newsletter and get it straight to your inbox.

https://firstaidforfeelings.com/newsletter/

If you're interested in EFT and the Heart Anchor I encourage you to check out Sue Beer and her colleague Emma Roberts at The EFT Centre.



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A bright orange “RECOMMENDED BY YOU” banner with five gold stars overlays the centre, alongside the EFT Centre logo (a green circle with white key). In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which which is a three-quarters closed circle with a cross in the middle.

February is associated with love and as Oscar Wilde said ‘To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance’ so to...
19/02/2026

February is associated with love and as Oscar Wilde said ‘To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance’ so today we’ll be focusing on self-love.

In this event Thor talks about self-love and how to cultivate it.

The 30 minute session on Insight Timer starts with a talk and Q&A and concludes with a guided meditation.

Thursday with Thor helps you use meditation to navigate your feelings.

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better



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A text box reads: Feelings: Self-love and how to cultivate it| Thursday with Thor. How meditation can help you cultivate the feeling of self-love. Further text: 19 February at 5.30 GMT Join In

Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

Healthy romantic love begins with awareness. In this event, Thor will explore how beliefs about love affect your wellbei...
12/02/2026

Healthy romantic love begins with awareness.

In this event, Thor will explore how beliefs about love affect your wellbeing and relationships.

Learn to recognise healthy romantic love and listen more deeply to the signals that guide you.

The 30 minute session on Insight Timer starts with a talk and Q&A and concludes with a guided meditation.

Thursday with Thor helps you use meditation to navigate your feelings.

Includes tips for when you’re struggling.

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better

https://insig.ht/ul9Iz2O6j0b



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Image shows a photo of Thor wearing glasses and orange v-neck jumper. A text box reads: Feelings: How do you know healthy romantic love. How feelings help you find healthy romantic love. 12 February 5.30pm GMT. Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

I recently recorded this podcast episode for Mental Health Matters After Hours. We talk about First Aid for Feelings, he...
12/02/2026

I recently recorded this podcast episode for Mental Health Matters After Hours. We talk about First Aid for Feelings, health and emotional literacy and how AI and health tech can help.

Here’s what Dr Audrey Tang and Judith say about the programme:

❝Does your brain and your body feel completely separate? As much as many of us would like to, we can’t “think” ourselves out of difficult situations…we have to process and feel them. In this really fascinating episode we’re joined by Thor A Rain, founder of First Aid for Feelings and we talk about why we can feel disconnected and what we can do about it…plus which AI tech can help us best (when we ask the right questions!)❞

CONTENT WARNING: We discuss suicidal ideation.

Mental Health Matters After Hours, supports you around the clock. It’s your second dose of our expert-led show from the UK hosted by Chartered psychologist Dr Audrey Tang, and Judith Crosier. Our morning show focuses on Workplace Wellbeing, and our night show keeps you company with all things mental health and wellness.

The episode is 53 minutes and you can watch it on e360TV as well as on YouTube on the Wellbeing Media TV channel.

👉Click the link to watch the episode: https://e360tv.com/episode/Mental-Health-Matters-After-Hours/S4E8-Mental-Health-Matters-After-Hours-First-Aid-for-Feelings

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Behind-the-scenes studio shot: Two women chat on a sofa before a green screen with Thor A Rain onscreen. Cameras, lights surround them. Foreground monitor shows “Mental Health Matters After Hours – With Dr Audrey Tang” over sunset, plus subtitle on “First Aid for Feelings” using AI/tech. Orange banner with website URL & first-aid icon.

Self-care isn’t something abstract or a talent, it’s a set of skills that we need to understand and learn.Knowing what t...
29/01/2026

Self-care isn’t something abstract or a talent, it’s a set of skills that we need to understand and learn.

Knowing what those skills are and how to both learn them and apply them is an important aspect of your health and wellbeing.

The 30 minute session on Insight Timer starts with a talk and Q&A and concludes with a guided meditation.

Thursday with Thor helps you use meditation to navigate your feelings.

Includes tips for when you’re struggling.

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better

https://insig.ht/PI2e4EZJWZb



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A text box reads: Feelings: How to strengthen your self-care skills | Thursday with Thor. How feelings help you understand and strengthen your self-care skills. Further text: 29 January at 5.30 GMT Join In. Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

You’re not lazy if you live on autopilot – you’re human.Research tracking people’s real-time actions found that about tw...
29/01/2026

You’re not lazy if you live on autopilot – you’re human.

Research tracking people’s real-time actions found that about two-thirds of daily behaviours are kicked off by habit, and 88% are carried out automatically. The surprise? Most of these autopilot actions actually support our goals, like commuting, cooking or getting ready for work. That means the real leverage isn’t forcing more willpower, but gently rewiring your environment and routines so that your default habits are the ones that truly serve your wellbeing.

Are you struggling with habits that are unhelpful or costing you your health?

👉 Check out the Services section on the First Aid for Feelings website to see how we can support you to update your wiring, your ‘operating system’ and your habits so that you can feel better.

https://firstaidforfeelings.com/services/



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Your ability to advocate for yourself affects all aspects of your experience and how you engage with your reality.In thi...
22/01/2026

Your ability to advocate for yourself affects all aspects of your experience and how you engage with your reality.

In this event Thor will talk about what self-advocacy is, what skills are needed and the beliefs that disable you.

The 30 minute session on Insight Timer starts with a talk and Q&A and concludes with a guided meditation.

Thursday with Thor helps you use meditation to navigate your feelings.

Includes tips for when you’re struggling.

👉 Click link to set reminder to join and learn how to feel better

https://insig.ht/lFlCg4LhLZb



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A text box reads: Feelings: How to strengthen your self-advocacy| Thursday with Thor. How meditation helps you strengthen self-advocacy

Further text: 22 January at 5.30 GMT Join In

Underneath is the logo of Insight Timer with a meditation bell. In the right hand corner is the icon for First Aid for Feelings in white which is a three-quarters-closed circle with a cross inside.

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