Episode description
Life can sometimes leave us feeling as though we should be moving faster, doing more, or already be somewhere else.
This Five Minute Hug offers a brief opportunity to slow things down. Not to stop completely, and not to retreat from life’s demands, but simply to meet this moment at a gentler pace.
Through a few minutes of reflection, breath, and awareness, you are invited to step out of urgency and spend some time with yourself as you are. There is nothing to achieve here. Just enough space to notice your surroundings, your breathing, and the possibility that kindness and progress can sometimes move at the same speed.
What you may find helpful
A quiet and comfortable space
Headphones if preferred
Five uninterrupted minutes
Permission to slow down for a moment
About The Therapeutic Pause
The Therapeutic Pause is a collection of guided reflections and restorative practices created by Terry Hanley.
These recordings offer opportunities to pause, reflect, rest, and reconnect with yourself. Collections explore ongoing experiences, life transitions, professional development, everyday moments, self-compassion, uncertainty, rest, and the challenges of everyday life.
About Terry Hanley
Terry Hanley is a Professor at the University of Manchester, a HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist, and a Fellow of the British Psychological Society.
Further resources, writing, and information can be found at:
https://www.terryhanleypsychology.co.uk
https://counselling.substack.com
Important note
These recordings are intended as guided reflections and restorative practices and are not a substitute for healthcare or psychological support. Please listen when you are somewhere safe and able to give the recording your attention.
