Understanding Codependency Overly Invested ‘Co-dependent’, it’s a term most of us have heard but perhaps don’t completely understand. Co-dependency can be understood as being overly invested in the decisions, feelings, circumstances, and outcomes of the people in your life, to the detriment of your own wellbeing. Initially co-dependency was believed to be an aspect of […]
Nourishing your immune system
Nourishing your immune system Warming Foods As the days become colder and darker, we tend to look for warming, heartier foods to increase our sense of warmth and comfort. This is a good time to be cooking soup, making stews and eating porridge-all of which can warm and nourish your immune system to ward off […]
How to Help
Questions to ask if you are concerned about someone in your community. This article has ideas, questions and strategies to make it easier to offer help to someone that you are feeling concerned about. In these times we all know someone who has been impacted by suicide. It is my hope that you will find […]
Why is having healthy boundaries so important?
Boundaries Boundaries. It’s a concept that comes up regularly, particularly in the counselling space, but what does it mean? A boundary can be understood as a limit or a space between you and another person. It helps to identify where you begin and the other person ends. Having healthy boundaries is a way you can […]
Safe and Sound Protocol: Return to Feeling Safe
Stephen Porges designed the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to reduce help stress and sensitivity to sound. At first the SSP was used only with people who had learning difficulties. During the 20 years of research, Porges discovered SSP can also be used to treat anxiety, stress and emotional resilience in general. The Safe and […]
Not quite sure how you’re feeling?
Have you ever felt something really strongly, but been unable to put it into words? Feeling a bit meh? Or just upset? Being able to articulate your feelings can be empowering and validating, but it’s not always easy. That’s where a Wheel of Emotion can help, offering vocabulary around our most common feelings and their different […]
After Red Zone Lockdown: Tranquillo Place COVID-19 Update
Welcome Back to Tranquillo Place Sending a warm welcome to clients – new, returning, regional, interstate, resting, on-line and in-person! 8th January 2021 Preparations are underway and very soon I’ll be back at work after spending my vacation in the red zone on the northern part of the Northern Beaches. 😬 Humpff! Grateful for the […]
No One Enjoys Going To The Dentist!
Might you cope better with your next appointment if you were offered Trauma Informed Dental Experience This article provides information to support trauma survivors and anyone who is triggered and uncomfortable at the dentist. SHARE this article with your dentist. Let’s be honest: No one enjoys going to the dentist. But for people who’ve experienced […]
Relieve Stress, Increase Calm with a Soothing Yoga Session
TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA EXPLAINED The Questions & Answers you asked for… If you’ve been thinking about trying yoga, but not sure where to begin, this could be just the right place to start. In these gentle sessions we will give you an introduction to yoga, you will be introduced to different movements and practices. Perhaps […]
Compassionate Letter Writing
Compassionate Letter Writing Could you develop greater kindness and compassion for yourself and others. Compassionate thoughts and behaviours can help us calm down. Just like a mother soothes her baby’s distress with care and love. We can learn how to soothe distressing emotions with self compassion. Studies show practicing compassion increases in feelings of contentment […]