Work. Family. Travel. Health. Wealth. Happiness. These are just some of areas of life that people prioritise. Whatever our goals are in life, we need focus to make these dreams a reality. Focusing is the practice of concentrating or converging our thoughts and attitudes towards an issue, situation, experience or goal. Focus is an inner-directed movement that initiates movements towards something that we want or need. (more…)
While most people associate the condition with army veterans, there are many traumatic events that can cause Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These events include, serious road accidents, personal assaults, physical or emotional abuse, natural disasters or the death of a loved one. Common symptoms of PTSD include: flashbacks, nightmares and distressing physical sensations (pain, sweating, shaking or nausea). Without treatment these symptoms may impair the sufferer’s ability to eat, sleep or work. (more…)
Art Therapy is a little-known treatment. Art Therapy is about harnessing creative forces and activities (such as drawing, painting, creating collages and moulding materials) to acknowledge, restore and energise. Art Therapy is guided by an art therapist, who asks specific questions to help clients reflect and explore emotions that they might not fully express or understand. (more…)
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