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Pelvic Pain Awareness

19/5/2021

 
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May is Pelvic Pain awareness month. Did you know that in Australia pelvic pain affects 1 in 5 women and 1 in 12 men at some time in their lives.
People who suffer from chronic pelvic and abdominal pain also often have co-occurring problems with depression, anxiety, poor sleep, difficulty with work, and relationship issues.
Commonly, people with chronic pelvic pain experience fear of their pain worsening and try to avoid things that may make their pain worse (including sex).
Pelvic pain is a multisystem disorder, which includes sexual, bowel, urinary, gynecological, and musculoskeletal systems. This can make it difficult to determine the mechanism or cause of pain, and makes treatment challenging and often suboptimal. 
If you'd like to know more about Pelvic Pain check out the links below.
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Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia
Introduction to Pelvic Pain
noi group - pain awareness

Psychology Week 2020 - Managing Persistent Pain

8/12/2020

 
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This year the focus of Psychology Week is on managing chronic or persistent pain and the unique contribution that psychological therapy can make in assisting clients with this most challenging area.
If you would like to know more about pain management visit the Australian Psychological Society website at:
​https://www.psychology.org.au/for-the-public/Psychology-topics/Pain

Marriage Equality

6/9/2017

 
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Have you considered how you will vote in the upcoming plebiscite? 

Some people have difficulty talking respectfully about the issue of same sex marriage, or have unsubstantiated ideas about what this change might mean for them and the larger community.

I encourage you to speak to your friends and neighbours about your attitudes and questions about same sex marriage in an open-minded and respectful way to help promote peaceful and inclusive communities.

The Australian Psychological Society has developed  information sheets containing helpful tips for communicating in respectful and constructive ways about marriage equality and related issues such as gender diversity, sexual orientation, homophobia, equality and justice.  Please use the button below for a link to this information.

If you have been affected by disrespectful, discriminatory and hurtful campaign messages during this voting period and are seeking a safe and supportive counselling service, I would be happy to hear from you.



Click for APS Information sheet

TED Talks

11/7/2017

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 Ever heard of TED talks?  
 
TED is a nonprofit organisation devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics from science to business to global issues.
 
There are so many great talks to watch or listen to.  Here are a few of my favourites:
  • The power of introverts
  • http://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts
  • Body language
  • http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are
  • The habits of happiness
  • http://www.ted.com/talks/matthieu_ricard_on_the_habits_of_happiness
  • How to make hard choices
  • https://www.ted.com/talks/ruth_chang_how_to_make_hard_choices
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Mindful in May

11/7/2017

 
Are you interested in exploring the benefits of Mindfulness practice?  
Read on below for information on the Mindful in May campaign.

Enter Mindful in May, a global mindfulness campaign during the month of May with two game-changing goals: to teach participants how to find calm and clarity through ten minutes of mindfulness meditation each day, and to raise money to improve access to clean drinking water in developing countries.
 
Everyone from individuals, businesses and schools can get involved and create their own virtual meditation team. Participants need to register at www.mindfulinmay.org from 23rd March, and then donate or get sponsored to be kept accountable to the daily challenge and make a positive difference in the world.  From 1 May participants will then start the month-long meditation journey with thousands of people from around the world, and learn simple, yet transformative skills for better living.
 
The program offers an evidence-based approach to meditation and includes some exclusive video interviews with global experts in well-being, mindfulness and the brain. Mindfulness meditation has shown it can lead to structural changes in the brain, reduced stress, improved physical and mental wellbeing, reduced genetic ageing, increased happiness and enhanced immune function.
 
  

Useful Apps for Health and Well-being

11/7/2017

 
This month I thought I'd highlight some interesting apps that are available for your smart phones and devices.  There is so much content available now it's hard to know where to   start.  Here are a few that I have found or that clients have told me about:
  • Mindfulness and Meditation
    • Headspace
    • Calm
    • ACT companion: The Happiness Trap
    • 1 Giant Mind
  • Breathing
    • My calm beat
  • Post Traumatic Stress
    • PTSD Coach Australia
  • Sleep
    • Sleep Time
    • Sleep/Relax
    • CBT-i
  • Pain Management
    • Protectometer
  • Other
    • 3D Brain
    • My Fitness Pal

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