Articles
6 articles found for "Self-care"
Stressland or Calmland: Where Do You Live?
Imagine there are two adjoining countries. One is called Stressland. The other is called Calmland. Where do you live?
Done with relentless doing? 10 top ways to rebel
Stop doing life the hard way. Get proactive about self-care with these ten super simple strategies.
5 super-simple strategies for when you are running on empty
Feeling fatigued? The best way to recover can be to get back to basics. Discover 5 super-simple strategies for when you are running on empty...
When you’re over it
Over it? If you experiencing one of those times where it all feels a little too hard, you are not alone. Discover 5 simple strategies to help turn things around.
Mindfulness
11 mindfulness found for “Self-care”
Supportive grounding
This practise enables you to centre your mind and body, reconnecting to a sense of grounded, balanced awareness. During the practise you are guided to anchor into the nourishing and soothing qualities of the breath.
TLC timeout
This mindful compassion practise supports you to bring a sense of care, warmth and kindness towards what your mind and body when processing a challenging experience or situation.
A soothing pause
This mindful compassion practise supports you to reconnect with the present moment and foster a sense of warmth, kindness and care towards your body and mind.
RAIN (compassion meditation)
This meditation helps us to develop compassion towards our own minds and bodies – through the practice of RAIN – Recognise, Allow, Investigate, Nurture.
Events
14 events found for “Self-care”
Mindful self-compassion & proactive self-care is central to replenishing wellbeing among first responders
A presentation by Dr Sadhbh Joyce at the 2023 Frontline Mental Health Conference.
Nutrition and mental health expert panel
Hosted in collaboration with the Black Dog Institute, join our expert panel as they unwrap the latest research on nutrition and the influence it has on our mental health.
Caring for the carer
Hosted in collaboration with the Black Dog Institute, join our expert panel as we explore the importance of self-care and wellbeing when caring for others.
Mindful May 2023
Deepen your practise with self-compassion with this 4-part series, hosted by senior psychologist & meditation teacher, Dr Sadhbh Joyce.
Books
23 books found for “Self-care”
The Myth of Normal: Illness, Health and Healing in a Toxic Culture
In this life-affirming book, Gabor Maté connects the dots between our personal suffering and the relentless pressures of modern life – showing that ill health is a natural reflection of our disconnection from our true
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Drawing on deep scientific research and Dr Gabor Mate’s acclaimed clinical work, When the Body Says No provides the answers to critical questions about the mind-body link – and the role that stress and our
Transformation & Healing: Sutra on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness
he teachings contained in this The Sutra on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness are fundamental to the practice of meditation, and constitute the foundation of all mindfulness practice.The Sutra has been studied, practiced and handed
AROHA: Māori wisdom for a cnotented life lived in harmony with our planet
Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia, e kore e whati When we stand alone we are vulnerable but together we are unbreakable See the world differently, through some of the wisest
Quotes
9 quotes found for “Self-care”
Emotions are now categorised, celebrated, vilified, repressed, manipulated, humiliated, adored and ignored. Rarely, if ever, are they simply honoured.
Self-care is not self-indulgence, it’s self-preservation.
There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life.
Stepping out of the busyness, stopping our endless pursuit of getting somewhere else, is perhaps the most beautiful offering we can make to our spirit.
Before we can bounce back, we may first need someone to pick us up off the floor and put us back on the trampoline.
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… even you.
Research
13 research found for “Self-care”
Full Catastrophe Living
FULL CATASTROPHE LIVING is a manual for developing your own personal meditation practice and learning how to use mindfulness to promote improved health and healing in your own life. It is based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s
Breath of Life: The Respiratory Vagal Stimulation Model of Contemplative Activity
Contemplative practices, such as meditation and yoga, are increasingly popular among the general public and as topics of research. Beneficial effects associated with these practices have been found on physical health, mental health and cognitive
Brief Self-Compassion Training Alters Neural Responses to Evoked Pain for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study
Findings from this study suggest that self-compassion training supports regulation of pain through the involvement of self-referential (vPCC), salience-processing (TPJ), and emotion regulatory (dlPFC) brain areas. The results also suggest that self-compassion could be an
Self-Compassion: Theory, Method, Research, and Intervention
Self-compassion refers to being supportive toward oneself when experiencing suffering or pain—be it caused by personal mistakes and inadequacies or external life challenges. This review presents Dr Neff’s theoretical model of self-compassion as comprised of
Fostering compassion and reducing burnout: How can health system leaders respond in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond?
This paper explores how health system leaders can implement relevant organisational interventions to reduce caregiver burnout and promote engagement and compassionate practice during the Covid-19 pandemic, and beyond.