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Many parents have been sharing their concerns abou

Many parents have been sharing their concerns about the impact of previous and ongoing lockdowns on their own mental health and also on the learning and development of their children. This article (see link in bio) offers encouraging recognition of how an integrated approach to managing the impact of stress might support future learning and recovery. For adults and children alike, the evidence points to the importance of establishing key foundational elements on which higher order cognitive skills can be built. Rather than singularly focus on the pursuit of academic achievement and curriculum catch-up, enabling greater access to, play, drama, music, nature, social connection and physical movement aligns with better mental health and wellbeing outcomes for all. #integrativetherapy #mindbody #neurosequential #nervoussystemregulation #telehealth #mentalhealth #bringingpsychologytolife #melbournepsychologist #knowyourmind #breathe #walkingtherapy #emotionalintelligence

An important part of therapy is to co-regulate tho

An important part of therapy is to co-regulate those we work alongside. We get familiar with their changing states and help them generate a sense of safety. In doing so, we might explore safety anchors – anchors within the body (using the breath, movement, vocalization, and rhythms); sensory anchors (things we can see, hear, touch, smell, taste); anchors in the environment around us (patterns in nature or features of a particular space); or cognitive anchors (bringing to mind imagery of feeling safe, seen and accepted; generating memories that comfort and reassure). As we get better at anchoring ourselves in calm we expand our ability to feel better, think better, and connect better. Can you think of the last time you felt safe and at ease within your body? What was the feeling? How did your body sense it? What image represents that memory? Can you recreate the image in your mind? Pause and practice tuning into micro-moments of calm. Breathe and memorise that state of being – practice going there daily. #neurosequential #nervoussystemregulation #integrativetherapy #mindbody #telehealth #mentalhealth #bringingpsychologytolife #melbournepsychologist #knowyourmind #breathe #walkingtherapy#emotionalintelligence

Mindful therapy is like shedding your skin. Again

Mindful therapy is like shedding your skin. Again and again we practice leaving behind who we were so we can more fully connect with who we are. It is powerful to move through sessions together and see individuals embrace who they are meant to be, right here, right now. #mindful #corevalues #integrativetherapy #mindbody #telehealth #mentalhealth #bringingpsychologytolife #melbournepsychologist #knowyourmind #growthmindset #nervoussystemregulation #walkingtherapy #emotionalintelligence

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 🎄 ❤️

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