Botanic Psychology in Adelaide, South Australia | Psychologist

Botanic Psychology

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 433 004 151

Address: 35 Hackney Road 5069 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.botanicpsychology.com

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24.01.2022 Look at the differences between a typical preschool child’s hand (left) and a typical 7 year old hand (right). Want to know why a preschool aged child isn’t a...ble to write yet? This is why! Their hands are still developing and are not fully formed. So what should they be doing to support this? PLAY!! Playdough, colouring, cutting, gluing, playing outside, digging in dirt, sensory play, dress up play, science experiments, beading, puzzles, throwing balls, etc. . All of these things help their hands develop. When they are physically ready to write, they will! No need to rush them, they will show you when they are ready. via @Raisingherbarefoot

23.01.2022 We need more than love to create strong, connected and healthy intimate relationships.

22.01.2022 Dividing the burden of emotional labour equally isn’t about delegation. When men pitch in and help out, they reinforce the notion that domestic chores are women’s work. Rather, it’s about noticing what needs to be done, rather than waiting to be told what to do,.

22.01.2022 Increasingly in our frantic world, many of us find ourselves in situations where our need for security, consistency, safety, support - and to be loved simply for being our authentic selves - is not met. For some, their childhood included physical or emotional violence or neglect. In such an environment the nervous system switches into high alert to remain safe, and we may spend much of our life in "survival mode". The constant release of adrenalin and cortisol that is generated in such conditions can result in health problems including immune system disorders or adrenal fatigue, and we may find ourselves with a lack of motivation and deep exhaustion. These states need to be recognised and met with care and kindness, honouring the bodies need to rest and replenish.

21.01.2022 We can change our world for the better, not through the use of force, but by developing inner peace. It may feel like a huge task, but peace must be created by ...humanity, who are a collection of individuals. If one person creates inner peace within themselves and shares it with ten other people and each of them does the same we can imagine influencing all 7 billion human beings. Let that be our #PeaceDayChallenge See more

20.01.2022 Students of the dear Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, are letting people know he is transitioning soon. He has stopped eating and will be 94 years old in a few days. His profound teachings have been like beautiful blossoms that have enriched our lives with joy and divine fragrance. May we continue to practice and absorb his uplifting words into our lives.

19.01.2022 Instructions for those who did not understand where they ended up at birth..... 1. You will receive 7 different bodies and a sleeping consciousness - you will need to constantly awaken, develop and improve them. Perceive calmly that you will be simultaneously in different dimensions, and the whole world will be inside you. 2. You will have to attend a school called Life on Planet Earth. Every person and every event is your Universal Teacher. 3. There are no mistakes, only le...ssons. Failure is an integral part of success. There are no victims - only students and teachers. 4. The lesson will be repeated in a variety of forms until it is fully learned. If you don’t learn the easy lessons - they will become more difficult, when you learn - you will move on to the next lesson. 5. External problems are an accurate reflection of your inner state. If you change your inner world, the outer world will also change for you. 6. Pain is the way the universe uses to get your attention - something is wrong. 7. The world is diverse. Rejection of oneself and others "as is" is the basis of negative emotions that destroy the body. 8. You will understand that the lesson is learned when your behavior and attitude towards everything changes. Wisdom is gained through practice. A little bit of something is better than a lot of nothing. 9. There is no place better than "here". "There" is no better than "here." When your there becomes here, you will get another there, which again will seem better than here. Appreciate what you have now. 10. Others are just your reflection. You cannot love or hate what is in others if it does not reflect your own qualities. 11. Life makes a frame, but you paint a picture. If you don't take responsibility for the painting, others will write it for you. 12. All answers are in you. You know more than the books say. And all you have to do is look inward, listen to yourself and trust yourself. 13. Look for your destiny, realize yourself as much as possible in it and surrender yourself to it completely. It can change throughout life. Constantly learn something new and don't be afraid to start all over again. 14. Most likely you will forget about it. 15. You can always remember this instruction if you want ... ~Author Unknown. See more

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19.01.2022 Saturn and Jupiter 'conjunct' (come together) in the heavens every 20 years, however on December 21 - the Summer Solstice here in Australia - they will be closer than they have been since 1226, an incredibly rare event. They will join at '0 degrees of Aquarius - and many astrologers believe this is the dawning of the Age of Aquarius

16.01.2022 "There's so much loss and grief in the world. Always, but this year especially. I worry about how the youngest human hearts, still learning to be hearts, are processing it. Here is a lovely Danish illustrated helping hand":

14.01.2022 One of the most powerful tools available for us to become integrated, compassionate, empathic and loving beings is the ability to notice our thinking. Being able to witness our thoughts (and not necessarily believing them) allows us to live from a more evolved, awakened sense of our being - rather than reacting from the primitive parts of our brain. We each have "tendencies of mind" a way of thinking that developed many years ago. These thoughts are often repetitive, l...ooping in our minds over and over (and over). When we start to notice our thinking, and can pause, it allows the sub cortical looping to quieten, and helps us arrive in the moment, and be present to our senses (mindful). We can slow down, and respond, rather than react. The more we do this, the more we deactivate the primitive parts of our brain (which prompt the fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses or behaviours), and activate the prefrontal cortex. Right now, the planet needs for us all to engage in this inner work to become more conscious, empathic, and loving. Here is a 53 minute talk by the wonderful Tara Brach, a great resource in developing this skill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymPF0q7U5oM

12.01.2022 International Day of the Girl

11.01.2022 Resmaa Menakem articulated this concept in describing racial trauma however as many have noted, it applies equally to multiple forms of individual, family and cultural trauma in our society. In the absence of a context, developmental trauma has become normalised in a society whose primary emphasis is on financial, economic, and individual concerns. In reality, a lack of presence, connection, and community in childhood - and across the lifespan - alters the calibration of our Nervous and Social Engagement systems, creating problems that are then misconstrued as 'mental illness'. These difficulties are better understood as a problem of misplaced priorities in our society.

09.01.2022 The acronym RAIN is an easy-to-remember tool for practicing mindfulness and compassion... A tool that can be used by anyone seeking to deepen self-understanding, self-compassion, compassion for others, and emotional healing and spiritual awakening. #RadicalCompassion

09.01.2022 Almost every parent I talk to feels guilty about yelling at their kids. That guilt usually comes from a feeling like they're ruining their child forever. And th...at's a lot of guilt for us to hold! But instead of focusing on yelling, the most important thing is what you do after you lose your cool. Forgive. Repair. Connect. If you worry about being able to keep that 5-1 ratio in balance, or if you're just really tired of the yelling, check out my free workshop "3 Mistakes Parents Make When Trying to Get Their Kids to Listen" Inside you'll learn the three things parents can do differently to get their kids to listen without having to yell. These three mistakes are mistakes that almost every single parent I work with has made at one time or another...including myself! Come learn what they are, how you may be doing them, and what to do instead. It's free and packed full of tips that help! https://messymotherhood.com/3-mistakes

07.01.2022 When our children no longer need to be tucked in, their lunches made, and can go on their own adventures, will they still hold onto us? What would make them want to invite us into their lives in a meaningful way even though we are not necessary for their survival?

06.01.2022 When difficulty emerges in a close relationship or friendship try and keep the door open. Remaining open, curious, undertaking self inquiry - and focusing on the positive elements of the relationship despite the difficult interaction - is vital.

03.01.2022 Realized I am suffering from internalized capitalism. My therapist tried to tell me, but I didn't listen