Corporate Partner Riviera Wellbeing January Newsletter - Multilingual Therapists and the Wellbeing Window

Welcome to the January 2022 Newsletter

Multilingual Therapists Join Riviera Wellbeing

I am happy to announce that Riviera Wellbeing has added two new therapists to the team. Therapy is now available to individuals and couples in English, Italian and French speaking languages.

Plans are in place to add therapists who are German, Spanish and Russian speakers. The French Riviera is home to a diverse population and these new hires recognise the region's diversity. It also recognises the explosion in demand for mental health services especially since the pandemic.

Riviera Wellbeing also intends to launch a low-cost therapy service in 2022 in line with the organisation’s philosophy that people at all income levels deserve the same access to the same therapy.

Tiga-Rose Nercessian and Sandra Vasiljevic Berset will initially work online. An increasing number of clients want to have therapy from the privacy and comfort of their homes. Research now supports online therapy is as effective as face-to-face and, in some circumstances, can be more effective.

I also hope we will expand our couples wellbeing services later this year.  More couples are coming to therapy not because something is missing but because they want more. More intimacy.  More fun.  More sex.  And why not?  This is relationship enhancement not crisis management.

In addition to our couples therapy, Riviera Wellbeing already offers couples intensives where couples come either on their own or in a small group and spend two-days with two therapists and transform the intimacy and quality of their love relationship. We take our cars in for a regular check-up, why not our relationships? Relationship enhancement and management are key to our wellbeing.

Please contact Gavin to discuss our couples wellbeing program.

Wellbeing Window
As a reminder, on the first Wednesday of the month at 09:00 (CET), I share the therapy couch with The Full English Breakfast show presenters Rob Harrison and Sarah Lycett on 106.5FM Riviera Radio.

The“Wellbeing Window”presents an opportunity for us to discuss issues related to mental health and emotional wellbeing. Tune in on the first Wednesday of the month at 09:00 CET to Riviera Radio 106.5 FM. We invite listeners to write in with any questions on the topic and I attempt to answer them on air.

Below is the podcast from January broadcast,"Healthy Boundaries/Healthy Relationships. All the shows can be found on mywebsite.

As you will see below, the next show is on February 2nd and the topic is "Living or Working With A Narcissist."

Swiss Rainbow Chard - Kick Off Midsummer with a Healthy Boost of Vitamin and Mineral Infused Recipes from our Platinum Partner Metabolic Balance

Chard is one of our favorite vegetables! From a botanical point of view, #chard is related to beetroot. It's not the tubers that are eaten, but the leaves and stems. Its #taste is similar to that of spinach. However, it's spicier and has a nutty note. There are different varieties, but they hardly differ in taste. Chard is rich in proteins and possesses the minerals phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, iodine and the vitamins B1, B2 and C. It's recognized as a medicinal plant because of its healing effect on nervousness and constipation.

Today we delight you with an exotic treat!
Lentil-chard-curry
For one serving you need:
1 serving of red lentils
1 serving of vegetables (we take chard, onions and carrots)
1 serving of mango (or fruit according to plan)
Turmeric
Cumin
Vegetable broth
Fresh ginger
Fresh garlic
Fresh mint

Wash the lentils, cook for 10 minutes, fry the onion cubes, chopped garlic and chopped ginger in some vegetable stock. Add cleaned, chopped and peeled vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cooked lentils to the steamed vegetables and bring to a boil. Add the fruit of your choice, cut into small pieces, and season, taste and finally add the chopped mint. Yummy!

Our Chef de Table Jan P. Cleusters has once again created something delicious for you.

Chickpea-Carrot Bowl with Coriander
Ingredients for 2 persons:
500 g carrots
2 shallots
1 tbsp coconut oil
2 TL curry powder, mild
1 Tsp tomato paste
100 ml vegetable broth, from granular broth
200 ml coconut milk
1 small can of chickpeas
6 twigs of coriander

Peel the carrots and cut into cubes. Peel the shallots and dice finely. Heat coconut oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Fry the carrots and shallots in it over medium heat for a few minutes until a uniform browning is achieved. Add the curry and tomato paste and stir briefly. Add vegetable stock and coconut milk and bring to a boil slowly. Cook the covered carrotsat low level for about 4 minutes. Pour the chickpeas into a sieve, rinse with cold water, drain and add to the carrots. Season with sea salt and pepper. Shower coriander under running cold water, dab dry with kitchen paper and chop coarsely together with the twigs. Arrange the carrots with the sauce in bowls or deep plates and sprinkle with coriander.

Read more about Metabolic Balance

Experience the Exhilerating SolaJet Dry-Hydrotherapy System with Omnia Wellness at the Fairmont Monte Carlo on Monday 12th July

Join Club Vivanova with new Platinum Partner Solajet and experience the SolaJet Dry-Hydrotherapy System is an exhilarating new wave in health and wellness. Experience how a powerful traveling water jet performs a relaxing full body Endo-Kinetic™ treatment and is also able to isolate to any part of the body at the touch of a button.

THE SOLAJET EXPERIENCE
Fairmont Monte Carlo
Monday 12th July 2021

Itinerary
12 noon Gourmet Lunch
3pm Private Consultation
6pm Cocktail Networking

Throughout this touch-less self-administered session, you remain clothed and dry. Learn how you can help others feel and perform better. Read more

RSVP Online
The Solajet team is interested in meeting individuals involved in health and wellbeing or in the hotel and resort industry for discussions on development of the brand in Monaco, on the Italian and French Riveiras, and across Central Europe.

You don't have to be a club member to join. Everyone is welcome to book and attend our events, which are always well-attended; early reservations are recommended. If necessary, this event will be managed under COVID restrictions, to be announced.

Club Vivanova Partnership
Our partner platform offers excellent local and international promotional opportunities with event partnerships for brand-growth and business networking – plus complimentary features and highlights in our online magazine. Read more

Corporate Partner Riviera Wellbeing Offers a Free Zoom Webinar on Tuesday 4th November on the Secrets to a Happy Relationship

The Secrets To A Happy Relationship

Our corporate partner, Riviera Wellbeing will run a free zoom webinar on Tuesday 4th November on The Secrets To A Happy Relationship.  

British psychotherapist and relationship expert Gavin Sharpe will discuss the glue that keeps relationships together. What are the ingredients for a lasting, happy and fulfilling relationship? Gavin will cover the following subjects:  

Did you ever wonder why you picked your partner?  
What are the secrets to a happy love relationship?
How can a couple thrive in a pandemic?
What are the strategies and resources that help couples resolve the everyday problems that relationships throw up?

Whether you are single or married, straight or gay, male or female, this webinar is for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of our intimate relationships.

For more information or to register, contact Gavin.