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Space to understand yourself, a little more gently

Reflective journeys and workshops for personal growth, healing, and self-compassion — combining psychoeducation, experiential exercises, and real conversation in emotionally safe spaces.

Some of the most meaningful growth doesn't happen alone with a self-help book — it happens in a room with others working on the same things, guided by someone who knows how to hold the space well.

Our community programmes are designed for exactly that: understanding your mind, easing what's been heavy, and building gentler ways of relating to yourself.

ADHD Coaching Course

Workshops / 4-Week Journeys

A psychologically informed course exploring ADHD beyond productivity — including overwhelm, shame, emotional regulation, motivation, identity, and self-understanding.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE

WHO IT'S FOR

  • Understanding the ADHD nervous system

  • Emotional regulation and overwhelm

  • Executive functioning struggles

  • Shame, self-criticism, and burnout

  • Motivation and sustainable habits

  • Self-compassion and acceptance

  • Adults with ADHD

  • Individuals exploring ADHD

  • Caregivers and loved ones

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The Psychology of Happiness

Workshops / 4-Week Journeys

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A psychologically grounded exploration of wellbeing, resilience, meaning, and emotional health beyond surface-level positivity.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE

  • What psychological research says about happiness

  • Emotional resilience and nervous system regulation

  • Meaning, connection, and values

  • Self-compassion and mental wellbeing

  • Sustainable emotional health practices

WHO IT'S FOR

  • Public audiences

  • Corporate teams

  • Community organisations

  • Secondary schools, polytechnics, universities

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Understanding Trauma

Workshops / 4-Week Journeys

A compassionate workshop for anyone who has ever reacted in a way they didn't understand — and wanted to know why. No prior knowledge needed, and nothing you'll be asked to share.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE

  • What trauma actually is — and whether yours "counts"

  • Your nervous system: why you react before you can think

  • The stories underneath your reactions

  • Why "just calm down" never works

  • The different paths to healing — and where to start

WHO IT'S FOR

  • Anyone curious about their own patterns

  • People who react in ways they later regret

  • Those who've wondered if their experiences "count"

  • Anyone supporting someone through hard things

  • Complete beginners to this topic

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Why is it So Hard to Set Boundaries?

Workshops / 4-Week Journeys

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A reflective journey using Non-violent Communication (NVC) Framework to explore guilt, people-pleasing, communication, emotional needs, and learning to build healthier relational patterns.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE

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  • Why boundaries feel difficult

  • Shame and fear in relationships

  • Communicating needs clearly

  • Emotional safety and authenticity

  • Self-worth and relational patterns

WHO IT'S FOR

  • Individuals and community participants

  • Anyone who struggles with people-pleasing or guilt

Help! I'm Overwhelmed 

Workshops / 4-Week Journeys

A practical and experiential journey using principles from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to navigate anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, and difficult inner experiences.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE

  • Understanding overwhelm and avoidance

  • Grounding and nervous system regulation

  • Acceptance and emotional flexibility

  • Values-based living

  • Responding differently to difficult thoughts and feelings

WHO IT'S FOR

  • Individuals and community participants

  • Anyone navigating anxiety or overthinking

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Coming Back to Us

One-day in-person workshop for couples

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Conflict is part of every relationship, but couples can learn healthier ways to respond. This one-day workshop helps couples identify recurring patterns, communicate with greater understanding, and repair after conflict.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE

  • Understand your conflict cycle 

  • Communicating more effectively

  • Learn practical strategies to reconnect, rebuild trust, and strengthen everyday connection

  • Create a Relationship Plan to guide future conflicts and support your shared goals.

WHO IT'S FOR

  • Couples who experience recurring conflict or misunderstandings

  • Couples looking to build healthier communication and conflict resolution skills

  • Partners who want practical tools to strengthen trust and connection

  • Couples committed to growing and improving their relationship together

WHY JOIN AN IASH JOURNEY

Growth that feels human

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Emotionally Safe

Spaces designed so you can reflect honestly without judgement or pressure to share more than you want.

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Psychologically Grounded

Real frameworks — ACT, NVC, and evidence-based psychology — made practical and human.

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Part of a Community

IASH is a wider mental health community — empathy circles, events, and peer support alongside the programmes.

Our Facilitators

Find the right programme for yourself

Tell us about your team, school, or community, and we'll help you shape something that fits — in format, depth, and focus.

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