Hatty Francis-Ehnholm - Compass Psychology

Navigating Psychiatric Medicine: How They Work and What to Know

Navigating mental health care can, if you choose to take or need medication, come with understanding a complex landscape of prescriptions. In Finland, psychiatric treatment relies on precise, evidence-based prescribing guidelines. Understanding how these treatments...

Shinrin-yoku: The Practice of Forest Bathing

by Hatty Francis-Ehnholm

Shinrin-yoku is a wellness and mindfulness technique that was developed in Japan in the 1980s. It means “forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”. It originally emerged as an antidote to tech-boom burnout and to help people reconnect with and protect...

Navigating the Physical and Relational Waves of Perimenopause and Menopause

by Hatty Francis-Ehnholm

For generations, perimenopause and menopause were discussed in whispers, reduced to a punchline about “hot flushes”. Today, we are breaking the silence. Menopause is not merely a biological endpoint; it is a profound neurological, psychological, and relational...

Brrrr! Winter is Finally Here!

by Hatty Francis-Ehnholm

The temperatures have officially dropped well into the negatives, the snow has finally come and winter has truly arrived. While it might be tempting to curl up under a blanket until April, there is a secret to not just surviving, but thriving during a Finnish winter,...

Embracing Autumn: A Gentle Return to Routine Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Values

by Hatty Francis-Ehnholm

The long, light-filled Finnish summer is slowly drawing to a close, and the crisper autumn air is signaling a return to familiar routines. While the extended Finnish summer break provides a much-needed period of rest, rejuvenation and exposure to sunlight, simply...