Tag: mental health
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
Posted: 1 August 2019
Danny on the dc difference: experience, sharing & hope
Sometimes, the start of a journey can be quite confusing & I wonder how a course at discovery college could be helpful & shift the trajectory for someone’s lived or professional journey. dc: Danny, you have been a champion for discovery college from the very beginning, from your perspective, what value do you see in
Posted: 9 July 2019
Lucy & the value of vulnerability
Lucy shares with us what it felt like to share her experience of psychosis with the community. “When I first found myself in a place where I could say ‘I feel recovered’ I had a strong gut feeling I guess more than anything to help other people that were in my position, or a similar
