While we would – of course – like any encounter with mental illness to be as brief as possible, the reality is that for many of us, it can often return throughout our lives. It will be a condition to which we will be permanently susceptible. The challenge isn’t to learn to survive only a one-off crisis – it’s to set in place a framework that can help us to manage our fragility over the long-term. Until May 19, save 20% on select resources – and create your very own care package for life’s inevitable storms. | | | Therapeutic, engaging exercises to develop self-understanding. | | A visual journey to inspire and guide you deeper into who you truly are. | | | A guide to greater self-love, emotional healing and living a more accepting life. | | Learn to listen, deeply, to the needs of yourself and those around you. | | | A collection of the essential emotional lessons we need in order to thrive. | | The ultimate guided questionnaire for an emotionally mature adulthood. | | | Know yourself through art - a practical guide on the therapeutic practice. | | A comprehensive, visual pocket guide on the art of calm. | | | Drawing as Therapy — May 22, 2025 The School of Life and Cuemars invite you to a drawing evening where the skill being developed has nothing at all to do with drawing ‘well’ and everything to do with psychology. The subject is not a model or a landscape, but the contents of our own minds. By responding to some highly original and psychologically revealing prompts, you’ll be invited to sketch, scribble, and scrawl – and in the process, capture unfamiliar elements of your innermost selves. Brick Lane, London | £32 | May 22, 2025 | 6.30 - 8pm | Join Our 4-Day Self-Discovery Retreat It can be difficult to make space for reflection in the midst of everyday life. That’s why we’ve created something focused, supportive, and accessible: The School of Life’s Non-Residential Therapeutic City Retreat.
Nestled in the heart of Regent’s Park, London — a 395-acre haven of landscaped gardens — this Retreat offers the opportunity to explore key emotional themes, from identity and relationships to self-worth and purpose — with the guidance of experienced therapists. You'll walk away with a personal regime for healing and growth, as well as a curated selection of The School of Life products — including a journal, card games, and some of our best-selling books. Please note: Spaces are limited to preserve the depth and quality of the experience. We encourage an early booking to secure your place. | | | |
