Hello, my name is Joanna McCormick, Counsellor at Tranquillo Place. Since an early age I have been asking myself questions about the meaning and purpose of life and have always been interested in the workings of the mind. When applying for university, I considered studying psychology but decided that philosophy could give me a deeper…
How to Heal From Past Experiences
🌿Healing from past experiences takes time 🌿Changes can be subtle 🌿Signs that you are healing are varied 🌿 Only you know what you need. Look for signs that you are healing and consider asking a trusted friend/ partner/ family if they notice any changes in you. 🌿You may feel more lightness in your body, your…
Trauma Aware Training for Community
Trauma Aware Training for Community They said… “A safe and informative space to discuss trauma principles and practices for myself and to apply to relationships in life. Format was engaging and accessible. Jane uses concrete examples to support the information and make the learning relatable. Wonderful to have discussions with well informed people who are…
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…
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…
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…
3 Tips on Setting Personal Boundaries
Setting a protective personal boundary is an act of self love and self compassion. Many of us haven’t learnt how to have these limits or imaginary lines. They can be pretty important for our self esteem and our sense of wellbeing. Discussing boundaries and ways to establish them in your world is a regular topic…