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It’s been a strange, challenging and unpredictable year. As we look forward to 2021, I am drawn to a reflective exercise to help shine a light on 2020 and the way we experienced it. Throughout the world, at all times and in all places, humanity has pictured, in one form or another, the image of […]
“Ten Thousand Flowers in Spring” by Wu-Men Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn, a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter. If your mind isn’t clouded by unnecessary things, this is the best season of your life. This poem by Wu–Men (a classic Zen poet who lived from 1183-1260 in China) is […]
Rumi’s poem: “The guesthouse” gets to the heart of mindful living in the most beautiful way. Whilst Melbourne is half way through Stage 4 restrictions, we are continuously experiencing many different feelings and emotions now, but just like the guests in the poem they will eventually leave. I hope this poem can be a reminder not […]
Mindful Art Therapy activity to help us stop, reflect and be in the moment. Creativity can help us during times of stress. You do not have to be artistic to benefit from engaging in a creative activity. To encourage you to have a go, use this activity to make a start. As we are navigating […]
For some of us, the thought of coming out of isolation might raise some anxieties and unexpected challenges. It’s a time to reflect and to appreciate what’s important to us. I find that this can be an important time and we can all benefit from some inner child healing. The concept of the inner child […]
We are experiencing strange times at the moment. And we don’t really know when this situation is going to end, or what sort of a future we will find ourselves in. However, in the meantime, we can support each other by connecting through the wonders of technology. Things are different but we can embrace these […]
Children who have experienced trauma need help to build a collection of successes, rather than a list of failures. Trauma by definition, is unbearable and intolerable. Feelings of intense fear, helplessness, loss of control and threat of death characterize it. Trauma can overwhelm a person mentally, emotionally and physically. However, trauma is not limited to […]
I was recently contacted by someone to publish their writing on my website. I decided to go ahead an help out this stranger as I am passionate about equality, people with disabilities and mental health. So here it is, an article by Ashley Taylor. I hope you will find it helpful! Ashley Taylor is a […]
Thank you to all the children who stopped by on Saturday at my art therapy table at the Pottery Barn store in Chadstone Shopping Centre. The workshop provided opportunity for children and adults to explore their creative side. I was surprised to see how many parents were willing to leave their children with two friendly […]
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” Theodore Roosevelt. At times, such as life transitions, when children are leaving the nest, changing career in your 50’s, looking for a new job or perhaps a breakdown of a relationship, staying positive and not comparing yourself to others can be very difficult. How does one overcome the natural […]