Helen Prosper

Mind

“There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” Rumi

By Helen Prosper · 2 Oct 2026

East Sussex

Major health authorities and public data trackers officially classify chronic loneliness as a severe public health crisis or “epidemic”. Consequently,

By Helen Prosper · 4 Sept 2026

Mind

In a world that can feel overwhelming, chaotic and at times frightening, it’s easy to feel powerless. But research tells a very different story; one t

By Helen Prosper · 4 May 2026

East Sussex

We are all human, and being human means we experience fear, loss, stress, and struggle. These are part of life, and they touch everyone at some point.

By Helen Prosper · 6 Feb 2026

East Sussex

19th January 2026 is now the UK's first official Gentleness Day dedicated to bringing connection, presence, joy, and peace back into the heart of society…

By Helen Prosper · 2 Jan 2026

East Sussex

At a time of year when life can feel rushed, the simplest gifts often mean the most. A moment of presence, a warm hand held, a touch that says “I’m here.”…

By Helen Prosper · 3 Dec 2025

East Sussex

Their work is a quiet but powerful reminder that while technology sustains life, touch is what helps people truly heal. In the most high-pressure corners of…

By Helen Prosper · 2 Nov 2025

East Sussex

In our fast-paced, noisy world, gentleness can feel almost invisible. But look again and you will find it deep within yourself, reflected back in nature and…

By Helen Prosper · 3 Oct 2025

East Sussex

At first glance, gentleness and kindness appear almost interchangeable—two forms of care wrapped in compassion. But look a little deeper, and you’ll find…

By Helen Prosper · 2 Jun 2025

Body

Humans are natural storytellers.
Stories help us make sense of our world, and we need to be able to tell them.

By Helen Prosper · 2 Apr 2024

Body

Gentle touch causes brain waves to slow down and a cocktail of messenger signals to be released which positively affect all aspects of our biology and…

By Helen Prosper · 3 May 2023

East Sussex

Everyone needs to feel valued, heard, seen and cared about. A Touch of Gentleness offers people just that.

By Helen Prosper · 1 Jun 2022

East Sussex

the actual extent to which what we eat affects our mood and behaviour is a relatively new field of research, and recent studies are showing some amazing…

By Helen Prosper · 1 Nov 2020

Body

Learning is not just about the facts and figures that you learn in school, it's also about improving your mind, enhancing your current skills, learning new…

By Helen Prosper · 30 Sept 2020

East Sussex

Everyone has the ability to be creative. Being creative, or having creativity doesn’t mean you have to excel in the arts, it’s so much more than that. It’s…

By Helen Prosper · 31 Aug 2020

Body

Each day we experience a whole plethora of different emotions, and in these confusing times as we transition out of lockdown, we may well be experiencing an…

By Helen Prosper · 2 Aug 2020

Body

I hope you’ll find these top tips to get a good night’s sleep of help. You might find it easier to print this off and star all the tips you think would make…

By Helen Prosper · 30 Jun 2020

East Sussex

Relationships may not always be a bed of roses, and just like a bed of roses they take constant time and commitment to remove the weeds and keep the soil in…

By Helen Prosper · 31 May 2020