The 6 domains of Resilience

I recently completed a course on Resilience with the acclaimed Maria Roberto from Salutegenics (https://www.salutegenics.com.au/). It really got me thinking about what it actually means to successfully adapt to stressors, maintain psychological wellbeing in the face of adversity. It’s about taking a preventative approach to mental health rather than waiting for burnout to strike or […]
Manifesting

Have you ever heard of the law of attraction? The power of the mind? There is something to be said about setting intentions, here are some practices I’ve recently taken on board over the year for setting heart-centred, authentic intentions:
The Simple things

When you hear the phrase simple living or the simple things in life, what’s the first thing to come to mind? I think for most people, it’s a feeling: the afternoon sun on your skin, a mug of coffee resting gently between your palms, the eager anticipation of starting a new book or having a massage? […]
Rest to Feel Your Best

Studies indicate that one of the best ways to become sleep deprived is to have children! I concur with this. It is estimated that parents of a new baby forgo between 300 and 750 hours of sleep in the first year alone. It begs the question; can you die from sleep deprivation? Perhaps? Sleep deprivation […]
Blue and green should often be seen

Immersing yourself in an uplifting physical environment is so important. What do you think is the most cheerful, mood lifting colour? You guessed it, bright hues of yellow and orange. You are probably not surprised by this. Yellow is commonly associated with being happy. Light therapy doesn’t involve burning our retinas by staring into the […]
Mental Health Matters

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and beyond. Reflecting on 2021, our MH has […]
SCV-Healthcare Worker Wellbeing Centre

I was fortunate enough to dial in into the ‘launch’ of the Healthcare Worker Wellbeing Centre. What a great initiative SCV! While looking after the mental health and wellbeing of our healthcare workers has always been important, the events of 2020 have made this an immediate priority for our health sector. Working in a tier 1 […]
The pursuit of supporting others

Life in 2020 was tough. The recent easing of restrictions has offered a light at the end of the tunnel, but there are struggles ahead as we transition to the new COVID normal and understanding what our worlds will look like. Recent times have really made me think about what is the best way to […]
Informing Priorities: Mental Health

Did you know that 75% of mental health problems occur before age 25 and is estimated about 45% of Australians may experience mental illness at some point in their lives (Beyond Blue, 2021). Further work is most certainly needed to build awareness and knowledge within this domain. On the bright side… Safer Care Victoria (SCV) […]