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Mental Health: Zoom Sessions to Help Manage Stress During COVID

Mental Health: Zoom Sessions to Help Manage Stress During COVID


Nikita Thorne
Nikita Thorne Updated:
8th of March 2023

Following our live Facebook session with Anna Gowalski of Stratus Coaching discussing how to look after your mental health during uncertain times, we were able to give both couples, their support networks and wedding businesses the opportunity to discuss this in more detail in two separate free sessions.

Anna joined us on Tuesday 16th February 2021 for two zoom sessions, one for engaged couples and one for wedding business owners (or their team). Both are now available below to catch-up or rewatch.

For Wedding Couples and their Support Network

Couple reminiscing

Planning a wedding is stressful at the best of times. Throw a pandemic into the mix and even the strongest of us may struggle with our mental wellbeing. Anna's session was designed to assist couples and their support network in managing their mental wellbeing. Brides or Grooms, you are welcome to share the video with your wedding party and extended support network if you feel it will be helpful for them in supporting you.

The session looked at how we can look after our mental health during these uncertain times, particularly in managing stress levels. It covers the following:

  • Introduction to mental health & wellbeing 
  • What is stress? 
  • Triggers and signs of stress 
  • Handling pressure & stress 

Thanks to those who attended in person. If you were unable to make it, don't worry. Here is a recording of the session to catch up:


For Wedding Business Owners and Their Teams

Wedding business owner

Wedding industry professionals are passionate and love what they do. The pressure that comes with the job is usually grasped with both hands and managed successfully. It's what we do. However, the pandemic has meant that professionals who run wedding businesses are finding themselves having to postpone multiple events, manage financial strains and deal with the sadness of not being able to deliver the high-quality service we all endeavour to give to every couple.

In this session, Anna will be looked at how we can look after our mental health during these challenging times, particularly in managing stress and pressure, as well as building resilience and mental toughness.  The session covered:
  • Introduction to mental health & wellbeing 
  • What is stress? 
  • Handling pressure & stress 
  • Building resilience and mental toughness

View the session below:


Thanks very much to those who attended the session, whether in person or catch-up. We hope you found it helpful and that there were some useful takeaways for you. Anna is happy to discuss any of your concerns further with you, so please feel free to get in touch if you would like further guidance. 

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Nikita Thorne

Nikita is a wedding planning expert and bride-to-be. She is the host of Guides for Brides - The Wedding Podcast and regularly speaks at wedding industry conferences and national wedding shows to inform and inspire couples who are planning their big days. She keeps on top of the latest wedding trends in design and fashion and loves to see the latest, innovative ideas from wedding professionals across the country. If you need practical planning advice, Nikita is your best contact!

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