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The Life Raft was founded in 2012, shaped by first-hand experience of the effects of overwhelming pressure on people’s capacity and wellbeing.

Our work is focused on one simple aim: helping people cope better under pressure. We do this by teaching practical, evidence-informed skills that support emotional regulation, clearer thinking and sustainable performance — without asking people to push harder or ignore what their bodies are telling them.

We work with individuals, organisations and schools, offering training, workshops, coaching and practical resources. Our approach is straightforward and realistic, grounded in psychology and neuroscience, and designed to be usable in everyday life and work.

Whether the pressure is personal or work-related, The Life Raft helps people develop the skills they need to cope better under pressure, restore balance and continue functioning well without burning out.

Rob Plevin

The Life Raft

I’m a former senior Special Ed. Teacher and behaviour consultant but my focus these days is on giving people the skills to manage their emotional and mental state more skillfully. I’ve spent a huge part of my adult life in an immensely stressed & burned out state – not sleeping properly, chronic pain, fatigue, depression etc. and am now in a position to pass on tools and methods that really help people going through similar issues.

I train clients in 1:1 and group situations. I teach our main  programs and work with school senior management teams, businesses and corporate clients through our Resilience program. I also offer psychotherapy sessions from our home in Armathwaite and online. 

I'm a qualified mindfulness/meditation coach and trainer, Qigong teacher and breathwork coach. I'm currently in the final stages of my training to become a psychotherapist with Human Givens College. I've also undertaken training in The Lefkoe Method, Non-Violent Communication, EFT  and Mindful Self Compassion.

"I was very stressed before the course. I worried a lot and was unable to relax. I felt responsible for the happiness of my whole family. I am now finding it much easier to stay relaxed and not become stressed. I am able to stay calm in stressful situations and to focus on NOW rather than worrying my life away. I am enjoying life again."

Steph Jack
Quiet Mind Client
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ACCREDITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL MINDFULNESS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Trained to teach Mindfulness Meditation in the Rinzai-Zen tradition

Registered Psychotherapist (in training) with Human Givens College

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