Tag: mental health
Posted: 20 May 2021
Do You Hear What I Hear? And other ways of thinking about psychosis
In this course, we’re going to explore stories and participate in activities that help us understand what psychosis can look and feel like. But we’re also going to talk about how complicated it is, and how there are different ways of thinking about it (and how not everyone agrees).
Posted: 10 December 2020
What is a Diagnosis?
In this youth panel, we’ll be chatting with a mix of people with lived experience and professionals about what diagnosis means to them. We’ll be looking at how we can find meaning in our experiences, some of the gaps around diagnosis and thinking about different social and cultural perspectives.
Posted: 10 March 2020
Insomnia is a gift for me
When she can’t sleep, Shelley writes. For her, insomnia is a gift.
Posted: 23 January 2020
For me, creativity is knitting
For Shelley, knitting is a way she expresses herself.
Posted: 1 October 2019
Perspectives from the panel: “What is a Diagnosis?”
If you’re wondering what a diagnosis even is, you’re not alone…
Posted: 27 August 2019
Jesse’s top three reasons why mindfulness
Are you interested in learning more about Mindfulness? Click below!
Posted: 26 August 2019
Olivia: an awesome OT shares her passion for connecting mental health and sensory work
dc: How would you describe sensory work? Olivia: There’s lots of different terms for it – sensory modulation, sensory strategies, sensory whatever (Ha!). It’s so broad and can be used in so many ways. dc: For someone who might not quite understand, what is an example of a sensory strategy? Olivia: A strategy could
Posted: 23 August 2019
Anne and the power of connection
dc: What do you think makes our courses different in mental health? Anne: The depth that goes into the preparation and planning of these course is very impressive. I could tell you that it’s highly professional but it is also that when you come along to a course, the course embraces you. You feel comfortable,
Posted: 21 August 2019
Perspectives on medication
We’ve got a course – What is it About Medication? – which tries and looks at all the different perspectives and experiences to do with taking medication for mental health. Take it. Don’t take it. Take it for awhile and then slowly come off. Meditate instead of medicate. Listen to one doctor. Listen to another.
Posted: 6 August 2019
What is a Wellness plan?
Sometimes as humans we feel vulnerable. This can bring up challenges for us that make us feel really uncomfortable or feel a bit distressed, maybe?” The Wellness Plan is simply an opportunity for people to think about what might be of value to them in work & life. Regardless of who you are, your position
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Sam & mindful baking
Stirring up some self care with Sam As a clinical psychologist at headspace, people often ask what I do for self-care, particularly during really stressful times. Well, one thing I do is bake. It is only fitting that ‘desserts’ is ‘stressed’ spelled backwards! The step-by-step process of baking and, of course, people enjoying the end
