Balance Mental Health Support and Training | Local business
Balance Mental Health Support and Training
Phone: +61 456 916 071
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24.01.2022 Today I supported a client to make Christmas cards. A great way to be creative and have fun. It's so nice to be able to give people something that you made yourself.
23.01.2022 October marks the beginning of Mental Health Month in NSW. The month encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether... we may have a lived experience of mental illness or not. It also gives us the opportunity to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives and encourages help-seeking behaviours when needed. The Theme for Mental Health Month is Tune In. Tuning In means being present, being aware of what’s happening within you, and in the world around you. Tune In to your senses what can you sense right now? What can you feel? Tune In to your communities what’s happening that you can be part of, or that you can help others be part of? Tune In to stigma how do attitudes and understandings of mental health and wellbeing impact people’s ability to live the lives they want? Tune In can help still and focus your mind, it can help you understand what’s going on for you and others. Tuning in can help you find a new perspective, and it can help you reflect and be present. So this month take a moment and #tunein
21.01.2022 I have participated in this course and I can highly recommend it. A Great opportunity.
18.01.2022 I am nearly finished reading this book. It's fantastic, funny relatable and very practical. Hugh shares his journey to becoming a top motivational speaker about how to increase happiness in our every day lives. By applying the principles of gratitude, empathy and mindfulness, this Aussie sports loving, school teacher is inspiring thousands. I have just ordered the resilience journal so stay tuned.
16.01.2022 This a great chart. See..... chocolate is not the only way to treat ourselves.
14.01.2022 2020 is flying by and we are already halfway through February! As busy as life gets it is important to take time out to reflect, take a moment to yourself and check in with how you're doing. How you're really doing. https://bit.ly/39tj4Pa
13.01.2022 If you’re self-isolating, it’s important to take care of your mental health. Check out these 10 steps to help you during this time: headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support
12.01.2022 International Women’s Day Illawarra #iwdillawarra. Celebrating the victories, facing the challenges, remembering the women who fight every day for a better world and those who have died this year. A great day with the very good women of the Illawarra Women's Health Centre!
10.01.2022 This short 'Calm' meditation is a great way to self care and reduce stress. There are lots of short or long mediation options on you tube, try them out to see what you prefer.
10.01.2022 We all need to take extra care of our mental health and sense of well being at the moment. The Black Dog Institute has put out this great resource that could be a benefit to all of us. Its a Covid-19 Mental Health and wellbeing self-care planning tool. Take a look! https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au//covid-19_self-care-p
08.01.2022 Please share with friends, this is a great price to take part in a Mental Health First Aid Course. You will gain practical skills and knowledge to support those around you.
08.01.2022 Great idea, well done Illawarra Women's Health Centre and Stockland
08.01.2022 A great opportunity to take part in this well known and respected course. Learn practical skills to support others going through a tough time.
04.01.2022 How to help your child after a natural disaster has affected them: Provide Stability: Maintain some regular activities and encourage your child to eat, rest and... sleep well. Explain what will happen today and the next day, as best you can, and write down a plan to remind them. Provide as much security as possible, by being around, giving your child time to talk, and by developing some comforting routines. Involve your child in choosing new belongings, and perhaps remember old toys and other treasured possessions with a 'goodbye ceremony'. Offer Reassurance: Tell your child about what is being done to help the whole community. When possible, reassure them that their friends and other family members are safe, and contact them if you can. Normalise but don’t minimise: It can be a relief for young people to know that their feelings are normal, but be careful to acknowledge and respect their emotions. Do not dismiss or minimise the intensity and importance of their reactions. Explain gently, create a shared story: When your child is calm and feeling safe you can talk about how natural disasters are random and unpredictable. Correct any confused explanations of the disaster your child may have. Give your child the chance to talk about what they miss and what they have lost, but do not push them to talk. Acknowledge that what has happened is not 'fair'. If you have lost loved ones, tell them enough details so there are no 'secrets', without causing extra distress. Young children might need only a small amount of information, but they do need reassurance that natural disasters are uncommon and they are now safe. Try not to discuss worrying 'adult' issues about the disaster in front of young children. Use your child’s strengths and likes: Talk about the strengths you know your child has, and how they can use them. For example, they might like to draw or tell stories, so let them do this to explain what has happened and how they are feeling. It's quite okay to talk about how the disaster has affected you, and how you are trying to get life back on track. Be available: Make time to be with your child, to do normal things, and to have some quiet time with them. Try to be available emotionally, although this can sometimes be hard when you, too, have a lot to cope with. If you seem anxious, it can reinforce their view that the world is unsafe. At the same time, allow your child some space, and some time to themselves. Encourage coping skills: Encourage your child to step back from their problems or negative feelings and think of ways to reduce their distress. Help them work out ways to solve problems, and find ways to relax and reduce their anxiety. Be a role model: Look after yourself and be true to how you feel. Try to keep your life as structured as possible. If you can, put off big decisions until you feel more stable. Get enough rest, and talk with friends, family and health professionals if you're feeling overwhelmed. Don't forget that caregivers need care too. When to get help: You should think about getting help if your child is having difficulties more than about six weeks after the disaster, or is not functioning well in normal activities. Services such as your local doctor, community health centre, school counsellor or local mental health service can provide advice and assistance. You could contact your local headspace or log on to eheadspace. Seek immediate help if you think your child is at risk, for example of self-harm. Call your local hospital, emergency services, Lifeline (13 11 14) or Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800).
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03.01.2022 As we enter into 3 weeks (or more for some), of isolation, you may be starting to feel restless and yep....bored. The puzzles are all done, the good books have been read. You might find it hard to get up in the morning with nothing very exciting planned for the day. As the weeks go by, it is more important to monitor your mental health. Black Dog Institute is putting out some great articles and resources to help us all stay mentally healthy during a tough time. Have look at his one.
01.01.2022 Great idea, join with other community members for casual support and companionship.
