2024
The Mind is the Body – Part 2 – Tai Chi and Mental Health
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02/02/2024 14:01 PM This blog series will be where I discuss sections from my book ‘My Eclectic Human Body’ to demonstrate how mental health is more than just the mind. When working in my first psychology job, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to complete Teacher training in Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health program. The program discussed the benefits of Tai Chi, how to be an Effective Teacher, Safety and Risk assessment, their Stepwise Progressive Teaching Method, Tai Chi Principles and many...
Understanding Mental Health: Insights from a Psychologist's Perspective
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24/01/2024 10:40 AM Let me break it down a little more. Mental health is defined as the aspect of overall health that includes emotional well-being, the ability to live a full and creative life, and the flexibility to deal with life’s inevitable challenges. So, why should we all care about mental health? Let me remind you all again, that mental health is separate from a mental health disorder. When I refer to mental health throughout this article, I do not mean disorders such as anxiety, depression, or bipolar....
SILENCING THE “MONKEY CHATTER”
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10/01/2024 17:00 PM SILENCING THE “MONKEY CHATTER” Remember the “monkey chatter” in our mind? The inner critic that often plays a significant role in our life. Getting curious about and recognising which inner critic, the perfectionist, the guilt-tripper, or taskmaster to name a few, lives inside your mind was the first step in silencing the “monkey chatter”. So, what do we do now? Well, I’m glad you asked! WE TAKE NOTICE Taking notice of when you are being self-critical is fundamental....