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“Into the Void” by Rosemary Sherro Somehow I get tangled up in the idea that I need to keep up. Not sure of who or what I’m trying to keep up with, it just seems that it’s always been this way. Rush to get up, rush to get ready, rush to get there, rush to […] Read more…
The Person-centred approach focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client. Carl Rogers an American psychologist developed the person-centered approach, he put forward the theory that the quality of the client-relationship was crucial for the process of change and development of the client. Rogers (1962) stated, “the quality of the interpersonal encounter with the client…is the […] Read more…
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What constitutes being an adult has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. There is an increasing trend for people to delay parenthood, with a growing number of women having their first baby at around the age of 40. This phenomenon has contributed to many developed countries having low fertility rates. Australia’s fertility rate […] Read more…
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Me-time is not a luxury! We all need quiet in our lives for our mental health and wellbeing. We are living in a noisy, hectic, fast-paced world and are constantly bombarded with noise, things we have to do, places we need to be, deadlines, feeling overwhelmend with our never-ending to-do list. The balancing act of […] Read more…
Benefits of Making Mistakes Yesterday I made a mistake. I accidentally posted a draft version of a blog I was working on and it was a mess. I was not focused on what I was doing, my thoughts were elsewhere. I was not practising what I preach – I was not being mindful and this […] Read more…
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Studies have shown that thinking of our positive qualities and positive self-reflection makes it easier for us to achieve our goals and desires. When we take small steps towards our goals the doors will open and the best path will become apparent. We need to ready ourselves for all the opportunities that come our way. […] Read more…
I am studying Postive Psychiatry at Sydney University and learning about the Theory of Attachment. Psychologist John Bowlby was the first to coin the term Attachment Theory. Children need care from their caregiver and without this care, their physical health and mental health can be affected. Types of Attachment: Secure Anxious-resistant Anxious-avoidant Disorganised – may have […] Read more…
Steps to achieving your goals? A great way to achieve your goals is to create habits around them. Making small achievable goals that fit into your daily life allows you to turn your goals into reality. Goal setting and changing our behavior is not easy. We need to find strategies and develop habits to help […] Read more…
You will not find the light by studying the dark. I have just finished reading “Stop Thinking Start Living” by Richard Carlson. This book is a must read for when you are feeling blue. The teachings in the book can instantly change your mindset. I believe many people could benefit from this book I have […] Read more…
I have just finished reading “Stop Thinking Start Living” by Richard Carlson. This book is a must-read for when you are feeling blue. The teachings in the book can instantly change your mindset. I believe many people could benefit from this book I have briefly summarised the main points, as I believe the common-sense strategies […] Read more…
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The Key for Me We are living in a hectic fast-paced world and are constantly bombarded with things we have to do, places we need to be, feeling overburdened with our never-ending to-do lists. Balancing family and work commitments never-ending making us feel stressed and anxious. If you suffer from stress or anxiety, get stuck in old patterns […] Read more…
Balinese A special key: Our visit to Bali happened to coincide with the Balinese New Year called Nyepi. Nyepi Day is a Day of Silence. On the eve of Nyepi Day when “Ogoh Ogoh”, giant paper and bamboo puppets symbolising evil spirits are paraded around the streets before being burnt to ashes. It is symbolic of slaying […] Read more…
Key Hypnotherapy Quit smoking Tips It’s never too late to quit smoking and there are many benefits to be gained no matter what age you are when you give up. Here are some tips to help you kick the nicotine habit once and for all. Write down all the reasons you want to quit smoking, […] Read more…
Bali – Resplendent Sojourn at the Alila Resort Sitting poolside of the luxury five-star resort watching crystal blue waves rolling into shore is the last place I thought I’d find myself to be three weeks earlier. Yet here I am stretched out on a sun lounge with nothing to have to do other than be. To just […] Read more…
I didn’t know what I was thinking! I find it fascinating that most of us aren’t even aware of what we’re thinking or why we are thinking it. The majority of the time our mind is on autopilot leading the way. We’ve got all this stuff going on in our heads, things to do, places […] Read more…
Live a More Empowered Life with Mindfulness and Meditation What’s in your Head? Tell me what’s going on in your head? What are you thinking right now? What were you thinking an hour ago? A day go? A week ago? A month ago? More likely than not you are pretty much thinking the same thing […] Read more…
How to Improve your Health and Wellness Easily and Effortlessly. Most of us are busy all the time. We are living at a fast-paced and are constantly bombarded with things we have to do, places we need to be, feeling overburdened, stressed-out with our never-ending to-do lists. Balancing family/friends and work commitments are making us feel stressed […] Read more…
What is the key to living a life with gratitude? Gratitude is about being thankful and appreciative of what we have and who we are. It’s easy to be grateful when things are going well when our hearts are open, full of joy and elated. There is nothing more wonderful than the power of gratitude: experiencing […] Read more…
Living with a teenager, something drastically changed earlier in the year when my little girl started high school. She turned into some new creature that rolls her eyes at everything I say and do. Seemingly overnight I’ve become an embarrassment to her. My dress sense is criticised, I lack understanding, am accused of being mean, and am […] Read more…
When what was wasn’t… After speaking to a friend who has recently come out of a marriage I recognised both her clarity and confusion as she came to terms with the fact that she couldn’t see things for what they were when they were happening. Those redefining moments when you discover the missing piece of the […] Read more…
