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Just as trees bend and twist in response to changi

Just as trees bend and twist in response to changing conditions in their environment, so do humans. When we encounter friction in daily life, or adversity during a particular period, we establish habits that are adaptive in the moment but can become a burden down the track. We can go to surprising lengths to bend and contort ourselves to make things work, to maintain homeostasis, to fit in, and to hold on to what is familiar rather than make a necessary change. The habits we establish matter as our habits shape and reinforce who we become. Establishing habits that align with our values (or avoiding those that don’t) is not an obligation or a challenge, it is a process of crafting our identity. When we commit to true behaviour change it involves changing our identity. When we start to look at ourselves in a new way and assign a new story, we are no longer mindlessly pursuing a particular habit but rather choosing to act in alignment with the person we identify as. Our habits are critical as those repetitive patterns announce to our mind and body on a daily basis “this is what I do because this is who I am”. And the more we perform a particular behaviour the larger the body of evidence we build. Taking committed action is an essential component in therapy. It also makes sense to consider environmental changes that will cue our growth in the right direction. When we reduce the friction involved in making change, it helps us to shift our story towards a more satisfying narrative consistent with who we are. #neurogenesis #knowyourmind #nervoussystemresilience #growthmindset #integrativetherapy #mindbody #telehealth #mentalhealth #bringingpsychologytolife #melbournepsychologist #neurodiversity #nervoussystemregulation #habits #walkingtherapy#emotionalintelligence

2020 was a stark reminder of how adaptable we can

2020 was a stark reminder of how adaptable we can be – shifting business from boardrooms to spare bedrooms; from metro to local; from in-person to virtual; shifting mindsets from “can’t be done” to “how can we”. Our nervous system and brain are naturally evolved to move through change, challenge and growth and our history is littered with examples of how we adapt to situations that challenge the status quo. Humans have a remarkable capacity to learn, shift and mould ourselves and the environment around us. In many areas of life we have grown to expect predictability, control and choice over so much of the way we live – where in the world we travel, the suburb we live in, the temperature of our living room, the content of our news feed, the music in our ears, who we can socialise with. It is easy to forget that one of our core human capacities is adaptation because we have a tendency to underutilise our innate resilience and adaptability. When we face challenges and transition in our life, therapy can offer the time and space we need to reconnect with our inner resources, to enhance psychological flexibility and nervous system resilience. Together we practice new ways of showing up and let go of adaptations that are no longer viable in current circumstances. In doing so, we can rebuild security and trust in your capacity to adapt and grow. In what ways will you practice adaptation this year? How are you building nervous system resilience and psychological immunity to deal with this? Will you need to enlist help with some aspects of your growth? #emotionalintelligence #nervoussystemresilience #integrativetherapy #mindbody #telehealth #mentalhealth #growthmindset #bringingpsychologytolife #melbournepsychologist #knowyourmind #neurodiversity #nervoussystemregulation #walkingtherapy

Just a wee thank you to @zonfrillo and @auflavourl

Just a wee thank you to @zonfrillo and @auflavourlab for providing the incentive and guidance to create this beety beauty and to pay it forward and share the love (and the mother) with friends. She added to our sense of connection this Christmas 🎄 ❤️

It may not sound very festive but we are not oblig

It may not sound very festive but we are not obliged to accept every gift, or welcome every guest, that shows up in our home at this time of year. The presence of uninvited guests from our past can leave us overwhelmed. For the sake of our mental health and wellbeing it is good to practice some internal housekeeping and personal boundary setting. Gatherings can trigger old memories and behaviors. Our psychological defenses are like emotional armour, protecting us from profound pain and anxiety and overwhelming emotions like anger, fear, or sadness can cause us to fall back on less mature expressions like passive aggression and defensive stances. No matter how far away from home we travel, we don’t escape our family history and the memories that come with it. Our family systems often preserve us in old roles. Even as adults we might find ourselves rehashing old arguments, unfavourable habits, or reverting to ways of coping like alcohol, drug use or avoidance which ultimately exacerbate issues. The good news is that understanding why particular patterns of behaviour occur can help us gain insight into our actions and shrink feelings of guilt and shame. It’s a good reminder of the value of boundaries during the holiday season. Some of what shows up at our door, under the tree, or around our dinner table may no longer align with who we are. We can choose to focus our attention on what aligns with our personal values. Some presents might best remain unwrapped this year. Others that have mistakenly been elevated to head of the table in the past, might now belong at the kid’s table. #emotionalintelligence #nervoussystemresilience #integrativetherapy #internalfamilysystems #mindfulness #mindbody #telehealth #mentalhealth #bringingpsychologytolife #melbournepsychologist #knowyourmind #neurodiversity #nervoussystemregulation #walkingtherapy

Work as a therapist brings the privilege of time t

Work as a therapist brings the privilege of time to truly listen to others stories. Some stories are held in hearts and minds for decades, some narratives are passed down through generations, in some cases fairy tales are retold, and in others a horror stories lurk in the dark recesses of the mind. Listening to stories emphasises the complexity of life and human behaviour. Most of us don’t neatly fit into categories or boxes but are forced to shift, change and adapt as we navigate different stages of life. Our inner narratives shape our identity, inform how we see ourselves and the world around us. Like all aspects of our mind body system these stories require editing, redrafting and rewriting throughout our life. We need to edit what no longer serves us, redraft the ending of a particular chapter, or rewrite a role that we never signed up for. • What are the dominant narratives in your life? • Can you identify any unhealthy stories you have been telling yourself? • Are there endings you are working to change? • Are there new chapters to begin? At Positive Moves Wellbeing therapy is for everyone and the only diagnosis you need is to be human. #storytelling #integrativetherapy #mindbody #walkingtherapy #telehealth #mentalhealth #nervoussystemresilience #emotionalintelligence #bringingpsychologytolife #melbournepsychologist #knowyourmind #neurodiversity #nervoussystemregulation

We need the whole ecology of humanity for our coll

We need the whole ecology of humanity for our collective health and wellbeing. In this months blog explore how striving for normal might be making us sick. There is inherent strength in diversity. Just as ecologists like Thomas Crowther remind us of the importance of nature’s biodiversity for the health of our planet (@crowtherlab), so humans, as part of nature, benefit from diversity in our species. We are richer and stronger for the presence of cultural diversity, neurodiversity, diversity of our gut microbiome, diversity in the skills we build, and a diversity of perspectives and voices. As @pippagrange so eloquently stated “there is poverty in uniformity”. When we assume one pervading idea of what ‘normal’ or ‘good enough’ looks like, it strips us of our rich human diversity. When we receive the message there is just one way of being human we are forced to shut down and repress the expression of some parts of ourselves. This comes at a cost to us all....Read more in the blog via the website or link in bio. #neurodiversity #nervoussystemregulation #integrativetherapy #mindbody #walkingtherapy #telehealth #mentalhealth #nervoussystemresilience #emotionalintelligence #bringingpsychologytolife #melbournepsychologist #knowyourmind

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