10+ Quick Hilarious Mindful TED Talks To Boost Your Happiness : By Kara Charron
https://themoneyfactor.net/10-top-ted-talks/
Posts
9 Unknown Laws Of Mindfulness That Will Change Your Life : By Matt Caron
https://blog.sivanaspirit.com/mf-gn-laws-mindfulness-change-life/?utm_content=buffer15de4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer
15 Lessons Learned from Miscarriage : By Moments in a Day
http://www.momentsaday.com/15-lessons-learned-from-miscarriage/
Toxic People: 12 Things They Do and How to Deal with Them : By Karen Young
https://www.heysigmund.com/toxic-people/
Doctors in Scotland can now prescribe nature : By Evan Fleischer - Big Think
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/10/doctors-in-scotland-can-now-prescribe-nature?fbclid=IwAR35XxmnLSNZGTadLFpTe-E7W28dQQ7uJcc_199Ipr2C98-6ELEuaj9nrUY
The Ten Coolest Art Therapy Interventions : By Cathy Malchiodi PhD, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC, REAT
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/arts-and-health/201002/the-ten-coolest-art-therapy-interventions
Crafting in Therapy : By Carolyn Mehlomakulu
creativityintherapy.com/2018/12/crafting-in-therapy/?utm_source=Creativity+in+Therapy+Newsletter&utm_campaign=52ca7c87f2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_17_01_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ac5336b5df-52ca7c87f2-95747889&fbclid=IwAR1v9WEuccgWgPUEnSfxtotColagOJsdmxcfVnhlS7fbiGfEpeCWgH6DNkg
Trauma and Holidays: On Giving and Receiving : By Gretchen Schmelzer
gretchenschmelzer.com/blog-1/2014/12/21/trauma-and-holidays-on-giving-and-receiving?fbclid=IwAR2iq5QhErTSPN_sAcGMFoyj3oc7rkLyy6Xo0gfCeAznpXiMywqTHfJTpcg
Drawing is Better than Writing for Memory Retention : By Neuroscience News
https://neurosciencenews.com/drawing-memory-retention-10307/?fbclid=IwAR2GSDDjBw6JIDjOPGFUn-vq3bt3cdgv4ut28ASz5R00q0uo-EWpeoAlSFU As part of a series of studies, the researchers asked both young people and older adults to do a variety of memory-encoding techniques and then tested their recall.
How Using Art Therapy for Chronic Pain Can Help : By New Life Outlook
https://chronicpain.newlifeoutlook.com/art-therapy/ "Sticking Points" By Stephanie Sebero
Wake Up From Abuse The Narcissistic Family Tree : By Karyl Mc Bride
https://themindsjournal.com/the-narcissistic-family-tree/
This Christmas, We Don't Need More Stuff. We Need More Love : By Sofo Archon
https://www.filmsforaction.org/articles/this-christmas-we-dont-need-more-stuff-we-need-more-love/?fbclid=IwAR3wHXCCDMB0q0gOonwrjH6J7ymGch7Ft5cuXmgG0beKZb3Ku2YMDVvCvOM
Toxic Stress - Extensive research on the biology of stress now shows that healthy development can be derailed by excessive or prolonged activation of stress response systems in the body and brain. Such toxic stress can have damaging effects on learning, behavior, and health across the lifespan : By the Center on the Developing Child / Harvard University
https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/toxic-stress/?fbclid=IwAR2G0YSG-AA8Cu24tH0DpkJ9D4X-0A_wkx2eE_DivgUBzxPNYLho6B7Amp0
Donut Worry Be Happy: Pop Culture References on Expertly Glazed Ceramic Donuts by Jae Yong Kim : By Kate Sierzputowski
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2017/12/donut-worry-be-happy/?fbclid=IwAR0SAyz5_5eaO8QKmu-1fnZmgGCxVtZIb1qtSnPHFVkqH3wRYsKisfzlcp4
The Epidemiology of Dissosiative Identity Disorders in Residensial Duel Diognosis Programs and Why it is Important : By Ericha Scott,
https://www.thesoberworld.com/2018/12/03/epidemiology-dissociative-identity-disorders-residential-dual-diagnosis-programs-important/?fbclid=IwAR1h0Kzwf3xMVH407J7WYyaA1noEwI7J6lRCyPWtumPjuFwQnUJoPKYrx74
Addicted to Ideology? With Gabor Maté Can we be addicted to ideology? Gabor Maté is an world famous expert on addiction - in his book 'In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts' he talks about how addiction is best viewed not as a crime or illness but as a coping mechanism for a personal, spiritual crisis : By Films For Action
From Shell-Shock To PTSD, A Century Of Invisible War Trauma - Even after decades of studying combat-related trauma, we still don’t have a full understanding of just what PTSD is : By MaryCatherine McDonald, Marisa Brandt, and Robyn Bluhm
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/shell-shock-ptsd-war-trauma_us_5bf46b08e4b088e1a6888e2e?fbclid=IwAR0mU7C4xINO6tRjaZzWI5S0iEUT7Ftyidrq1w8XZlU5NdMdsvYqBMxf4tk
5 Ways That Women Who Were Unloved as Children Struggle in Their Adult Lives : By Healthy Holistic Living
https://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/5-ways-women-unloved-children-struggle-adult-lives.html?t=PIN
While I am on annual leave between 21st Dec and 14th Jan , here is an offering of some self directed Art Therapy exercises to help promote self care and better mental, emotional and psychological health.
10 Art Therapy Exercises for Anxiety : By Art Therapy Resources https://arttherapyresources.com.au/art-therapy-exercises-anxiety/ Using Art Therapy For Your Own Self-Care : By Art Therapy Resources https://arttherapyresources.com.au/art-therapy-self-care/ 100 Art Therapy Exercises : By Expressive Art Workshops - The Art of Emotional Healing https://www.expressiveartworkshops.com/expressive-art-resources/100-art-therapy-exercises/
Happiness - The story of a rodent's unrelenting quest for happiness and fulfillment. Before you go into debt, spending mone that you don't have, on things that you don't need this holiday season, check out this short film .Is happiness something that can be bought or is it a state of being that can be shared ?
Tony Porter makes a call to men everywhere: Don't "act like a man." Telling powerful stories from his own life, he shows how this mentality, drummed into so many men and boys, can lead men to disrespect, mistreat and abuse women and each other. His solution: Break free of the "man box." : By Ted Porter - TED Talks
Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend — according to psychology : By The Conversation
https://www.psypost.org/2018/11/why-losing-a-dog-can-be-harder-than-losing-a-relative-or-friend-according-to-psychology-52676?fbclid=IwAR1pgRKzbCvYT3ZdwePXITErVdfpCf4EaJbOl5eplXmv6tSD4KAb5wvB6GE
Nine great books about living with mental illness : By Hilary Simmons
https://www.sane.org/the-sane-blog/wellbeing/nine-great-books-about-living-with-mental-illness
The Mask You Live In : The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity. Research shows that compared to girls, boys in the U.S. are more likely to be diagnosed with a behavior disorder, prescribed stimulant medications, fail out of school, binge drink, commit a violent crime, and/or take their own lives. As Australia closly follows popular American culture in many ways, we may find similar results whithin the psyche, behaviour, connections and emotions of our young boys and men
Full Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1OI9B0VSlA Official Trailer
An Appliqued Solar System Quilt Used as a Teaching Aid in the Late 19th century : By Kate Sierzputowski
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2018/11/solar-system-quilt/?fbclid=IwAR1SgojrpYEsd73WW7AyyxCbZ_YoQuStZWVRlhdqBjZhVrtCxsionfGwyew
The Monk Manifesto: Seven Principles for Living with Deep Intention: By Christine Valters Paintner
https://onbeing.org/blog/the-monk-manifesto-seven-principles-for-living-with-deep-intention/?fbclid=IwAR1WNaZ_aIYDby8TGNNnNw7BSTIqGDVR910lBnqSx5mG3r2AXhHmoX04mvs
Inner Peace : A Duduk Meditation┇Ancient Ambient Flute Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06I7jW7Bsxo
How dealing with past trauma may be the key to breaking addiction : By Joanna Moorhead
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/nov/24/joanna-moorhead-gabriel-mate-trauma-addiction-treat?fbclid=IwAR2VwdOlkcpwM14iPUAcyIhRWFKLxaznSItEDMfh2n0L1LP7k7QPbbAhFDQ
24 Things All Therapists Learn That Everyone Should Actually Know : By Lauren Schumacker
https://www.romper.com/p/24-things-all-therapists-learn-that-everyone-should-actually-know-9942850
Are Fibromyalgia and PTSD Related? By: fibronaturalclub
https://fibronaturalclub.com/are-fibromyalgia-and-ptsd-related/
What Is Intuition, And How Do We Use It? Francis Cholle's view about intuition : ByFrancis P Cholle
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-intuitive-compass/201108/what-is-intuition-and-how-do-we-use-it
What Does the Australians Governments National Apology for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Mean? : By Mairead Ashcroft 20/10/18
In 2012 I created a Moving Art piece in which I made a large, wooden crucifix. On this crucifix was placed the main words of my impact statement, embossed in metal, pagan symbols of strength and child protection, a black arm band in respect for those who have taken their own lives and a small pair of little girls shoes to represent me at the age the I was first sexually abused. Accompanying my crucifix were two banners which said, "The Impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse"and "The Crucifixion of Innocence". I Walked my crucifix from Federation Square to St Patrick's Cathedral on Good Friday,along with supportive friends. We gathered a crowd on our journey, arriving near the gates just in time for the Arch Bishop and his Cardinals to witness our peaceful but poignant protest against the Catholic Churches lack of action in dealing with their abhorrent behavior by covering up and supporting criminals. It is now 20th October 2018 and we have undergone a Victorian ...
Sexual Abuse of Boys : By Jim Hopper
https://www.jimhopper.com/child-abuse/sexual-abuse-of-boys/?fbclid=IwAR1Xl7ECNWYt5hEuae0fxiZgIzOzfwgbFJzTtXdqEw0HThl7-Q7XGLYd_3c
Five Teachings to Live by from Thich Nhat Hanh : By Clyde
https://fractalenlightenment.com/40649/inspirational/five-teachings-live-thich-nhat-hanh?fbclid=IwAR3SrXxtloN7E1alT3mGhlAJYlxSi8nUt9baaynHubtxOvGQyxgFcTtL0xs
5 Things I Wish People Knew About My Anxiety (A Kid’s Perspective) : By Renee Jain
https://www.gozen.com/5-things-i-wish-people-knew-about-my-anxiety-a-kids-perspective/?fbclid=IwAR0PLrARyH21ScWPoFmeOB9lhLApitfZwkp7K6YxYUhHQ2xxon9oCN2t25o
Interview With 3 Heroes who do Woodworking as CPTSD/PTSD Therapy : By Sawinery
https://www.sawinery.net/blog/woodworking-cptsd-ptsd-therapy-interview/
The Surprising Power of Waiting: Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D.
https://elishagoldstein.com/the-surprising-power-of-waiting/
Sexual abuse as a child changes the body's biochemical response to stress : By European College of Neuropsychopharmacology
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2018-10-sexual-abuse-child-body-biochemical.html?fbclid=IwAR0jrTfj6IQchQI3pfJ-vaxnZh1ka64vSOWA5fdgOCs6pI-ncFSOMcd82GU
Why Everyone Believes in Magic (Even You) : By Natalie Wolchover
https://www.livescience.com/19665-belief-magic.html
Man, that's amazing work--You are badass...:By Gretchen Schmelzer
http://gretchenschmelzer.com/blog-1/2015/3/1/rerun-man-thats-amazing-work-you-are-badass
9 Ways to Soothe Someone With Dementia Who Wants to Go Home : By Paula Spencer Scott,
https://www.caring.com/articles/dementia-go-home
Psychology of gambling - This 2010 paper provides an overview of major developments in understanding gambling and gambling-related harm from a psychological perspective. By Australian Psychological Society
https://www.psychology.org.au/getmedia/422d3add-d12a-4427-af57-bf259b056d8d/APS-gambling-paper.pdf
No Longer Trapped: Insights on Spiritual Abuse Recovery : By Jamie Marich
https://eewc.com/spiritual-abuse/
Free writing, automatic writing, morning pages, are a few of the names this exercise is referred to and is as simple as it sounds -This One Simple Exercise may Unlock your Personal Power : By Christina L
http://www.lifeadvancer.com/one-simple-exercise-to-unlock-your-personal-power/
37 Art Therapy Techniques For De-Stressing : By Priscilla Frank
https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/art-therapy-techniques_us_56562017e4b072e9d1c19f9b
The Mothers Who Can't Escape the Trauma of Childbirth For some women, the psychological toll of childbirth leads to a form of PTSD—distinct from postpartum depression—that follows them into new motherhood. Ilana E. Strauss
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/10/the-mothers-who-cant-escape-the-trauma-of-childbirth/408589/
Drawing is the Best Way to Learn, Even if you are No Leonardo De Vinci " By Anne Quito
https://qz.com/quartzy/1381916/drawing-is-the-best-way-to-learn-even-if-youre-no-leonardo-da-vinci/
Mental Health Week - The Elephant in the Room
It's nearly time to celebrate Mental Health Week - October 6th - 11th / 10.30am-4pm. Pop in for a to visit "Menshed" the elephant and discover free helpful links and information which may assist in the care of your or you loved ones mental and emotional health. Open to all ages. Once Menshed has helped us out for Mental Health Week, he will be a permanent friend for the children at Very Special Kids. http://www.starweekly.com.au/news/all-ears-for-mental-health-week/pub/maribyrnong_hobsons_bay/
18 Mesmerizing Watercolor Techniques You’ve Got to Try : By Sara Barnes, Paul Heaston, Jessie Oleson Moore, Sandrine Pelissier and Maria Stezhko
https://www.craftsy.com/art/article/watercolor-painting-techniques/
My Husband has Developmental Trauma and No One Told Me About It : By Heather Tuba
https://www.heathertuba.com/my-husband-has-developmental-trauma-and-no-one-told-me-about-it/