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The reason Zoom calls drain your energy : By Manyu Jiang
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200421-why-zoom-video-chats-are-so-exhausting?ocid=ww.social.link.facebook&fbclid=IwAR3xuiek2MK-b38lLlpDPhtIR4sEp-WEWyb5XRinnBwoyZ9lSlmVP8_TqVU
Most People Think This Is A Smart Habit, But It’s Actually Brain-Damaging : By Michael Simmons
https://medium.com/accelerated-intelligence/most-people-think-this-is-a-smart-habit-but-its-actually-brain-damaging-7f71949cc128
The Neuroscience of Addiction and Recovery : Debbie Hampton
https://thebestbrainpossible.com/neuroplasticity-addiction-recovery-brain/?fbclid=IwAR1GkEslch77H92NJ_icK0LhoACJH87rb3NGmoS00tY36jNm_wlqyk58EUw
Coronavirus and Mental Health - 5 Ways to Reduce Stress : By Kerry McCarthy
https://www.hcf.com.au/health-agenda/body-mind/mental-health/coronavirus-and-mental-health-ways-to-reduce-stress?fbclid=IwAR1cevyPxCWYYK4HXICBPHamVYAyxj46AoataVhO-e8NKtIFKMjSWFdBgvo
How Art Helps Your Mental Health, According To Experts By JR Thorpe
https://www.bustle.com/p/how-art-helps-your-mental-health-according-to-experts-22766875?utm_term=share&fbclid=IwAR0D_jzEvEjw9oD2TfcYLYMy_sj6e3_C4fZWiGADn_prZsXTMGrXdEMeJfQ
Sacred Smoke & Symbolism of Smoke in different Traditions : By Jenny Smedley
https://www.holisticshop.co.uk/articles/sacred-smoke
The Trauma Brain; Understanding Trauma & Codependency : By Kerryn Siems
https://www.ksspersonaltraining.com.au/post/the-trauma-brain-understanding-trauma-codependency?fbclid=IwAR0xKPwlAn4ciBKnlRa_C25Lcyf6jRN88y5buKNeoUAvuXt9W81c0J-LlqA
Grounding Techniques for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Using the Five Senses to Cope : By Matthew Tull, PhD
https://www.verywellmind.com/grounding-techniques-for-ptsd-2797300?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons&fbclid=IwAR3NU1wxqKuCLDmv3euo3_dfZMPECKVJPuAsIT3aEAvKiG3Q9lifGWTWUEQ
Easter and the connection to the Full Moon. Plus a Moon Pie recipe to enjoy if you don't eat chocolate.
https://www.almanac.com/news/everything-almanac-news/easter-motions-moon Vegan Blueberry Pie www.radiantrachels.com Serves: one 8" pie Ingredients CRUST 2 cups all purpose flour ¼ tsp salt ⅔ cup solid coconut oil 6 tbsp ice water FILLING 3 cups frozen blueberries (keep them frozen) ¼ cup organic cane sugar 1 tbsp cornstarch ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice WASH Vegan option: full-fat coconut milk Non-vegan option: 1 egg + splash of water Instructions CRUST: Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in coconut oil with a pastry blender or a fork until mixture resembles wet sand. Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until a shaggy dough forms. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and press into a ball. Reserve about ⅓ of the dough for the top design. Roll the ⅔ portion into a round shape approximately ¼" thick. Transfer the dough into an 8" cake pan (line the bottom with pa...
How Might Our Home Isolation Affect or Pets : By Mairead Ashcroft
Moon Shadow the Therapy Dog is co-therapist in my Animal Assisted Psychotherapy team, Specialising in Adult survivors of Childhood Trauma. Life has changed enormously for her since community centres closed and group activities ceased due to Coronavirus restrictions. Not only has she temporarily stepped down as the Queen of the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre but she also has no private clients to meet and greet in our private practice. There are no more pats from school kids, and she has not been into the chemist, Bunnings or out for a cuppa for weeks. Have you considered how the life changes due to COVID-19 might be affecting your fur child? Some of our smaller animals, mice, rats, rabbits, turtles and other little creatures might be experiencing some over handling or excessive noise if they are close to the T.V, computers or music. Cats will generally look after themselves but can show signs of stress and ultimately, physical illness when they are out of their ro...
Taking care of yourself (or a loved one) when sexual abuse makes the headlines : By By Grace Jennings-Edquist and Sana Qadar
https://www.abc.net.au/life/how-to-cope-with-reading-traumatic-triggering-news/10849940?fbclid=IwAR2bp0kSt4PvBpBQxsw3euUB5N1sBA5v8n0TxUuIsMDlkzAkBbPQTyjlfr8
A trauma psychologist weighs in on the risks of 'motivational' pressure during quarantine : By Annie Reneau
https://www.upworthy.com/coronavirus-productivity-motivation-myths-dangers?xrs=RebelMouse_fb&ts=1586293511&fbclid=IwAR0nsR8UGON0Lw6Uq6wzIQQREeEnFdbppjIfYDpOM4ANwkf9deRc5ViDcjA
Polyvagal Theory in Psychotherapy: Practical Applications for PTSD Treatment: By Dr. Arielle Schwartz
https://drarielleschwartz.com/polyvagal-theory-in-psychotherapy-dr-arielle-schwartz/?fbclid=IwAR0fG3aYmWRo7S5wNIi6L6QzAxBWJPiU_PJ3SS__cbD5SbL8du71TB9RqcM#.XoyAtm5uJPZ
lf-Regulation, and Expressive Arts Therapy The fundamentals of stabilization are found through the arts. By Cathy Malchiodi
You may (or may not) have been aware that my blog posts slowed right down during November and were non existent during December. September last year. This was due to me falling ill, being hospitalized for one full month, being in quarantine for twelve days during my hospital stay, followed by months of recovery, of which I am still undergoing. During the worst period of my illness I experienced a re-awakening of symptoms of Complex P.T.S.D. Frightening body felt memories temporarily shattered my sense of self. It was as if I was a child again. A massive part of my recovery has been to engage in creative processes and body focused interventions to enable self-regulation, bringing me back to Self. This article offers insights into how Creative Arts Processes offer safe methods of self exploration, amongst other positive healing and calming practices connecting the mind, body and spirit. Now as we enter times of social distancing and the possibility of isolation and quaran...