by Adrienne | Apr 8, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters
Change your mind with gratitude Science has now established that our brains are much more flexible than previously thought. In part, this means we have some control over our thinking habits and the feelings they awaken within us. One simple but effective way to shift...
by Adrienne | Apr 1, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters, Youth Mental Health
Holding on to hope Maintaining a sense of hope – the belief that people and situations can change – helps us feel motivated and emotionally stable, regardless of external factors. Looking to the future with hope becomes easier if you practise enriching habits every...
by Adrienne | Mar 25, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters, Youth Mental Health
Change is the only constant Most of us tend to resist change, especially the unexpected kind. Remember though – you always have the power to choose your response. Focus on the actions you can take rather than the emotions you are feeling. Breaking out of...
by Adrienne | Mar 18, 2021 | Lived Experience, Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters
Reaching out is courageous When it comes to mental health, looks really can be deceiving. Social pressure is often exerted on people – especially men – to ‘soldier on’ alone through difficult circumstances. Emotionally isolating yourself often leads to greater...
by Adrienne | Mar 11, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters, Youth Mental Health
Why empathy matters We tend to think of empathy as ‘walking in another person’s shoes’ to understand their feelings and experiences. Being able to consider the needs and motivations of other people is largely a learned behaviour. It is an invaluable life skill that...
by Adrienne | Mar 4, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters
Helping introverted kids to thrive While extroverts draw energy from social interactions, introverted children tend to find them physically and emotionally draining. Observe your child’s limits in this regard and check in with them if you’re not sure It isn’t coddling...
