Green Life Psychology in Doncaster East, Victoria, Australia | Mental health service

Green Life Psychology

Locality: Doncaster East, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 456 050 510

Address: 1069 Doncaster Rd 3109 Doncaster East, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.greenlifepsychology.com

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24.01.2022 Through all of this #coronavirus remember what you can control and what you can't Repost from @craigieburnsocialworker . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #anxietyrelief #whatcanicontrol #breathe #calm #selfcompassion #therapyiscool

24.01.2022 Hi everyone. Please watch the full video for tips on managing the increased isolation and the current pandemic. I will include resources in the comment section.

22.01.2022 Tabitha is one of my favourite women and creators. If you need a bit of love and encouragement, please take 5 minutes to watch and listen. Vanessa

22.01.2022 Wishing everyone well this Father's Day. If you're in Melbourne, please enjoy this beautiful sunshine Artist credit @gmf.designs

22.01.2022 This might be different for you and that's ok. But the attachment and bonding with parents and caregivers very much impacts our adult attachments and relationships. This isn't about blaming parents and caregivers, after all they have their own experiences and possible traumas. However, if you have wounds to heal, you're not alone and it's really important to address this. Therapy really can help with this healing process Repost from @mombo.jombo . . . #attachmentstyles #attachment #attachmenttrauma #bonding #relationships #selfcare #selfcompassion #therapy #therapycanhelp

22.01.2022 Hi everyone, Vanessa here I'm seeing lots of social media posts at completely opposite sides of the spectrum. Some suggesting that it's ok if all we do during isolation is Netflix and eat junk food. The other encouraging us to learn an instrument, learn a new language or write a novel. I'm here to encourage BALANCE. Neither side of the spectrum is healthy all the time. Some mornings, you might watch your fav shows and eat cake (as I did this morning) whereas other mornings you might wake early, take a walk and get to work. My advice during this isolation is to focus on BALANCE and being compassionate with yourself while you're finding that balance . . . #mentalhealth #emotions #compassion #selfcompassion #balance #findingbalance #cakeisgood

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21.01.2022 Grounding techniques use our senses to re-orient us to our environment and help us return to the present moment. They can be especially helpful during anxiety or panic or even moments where we simply need to refocus on the task at hand. Have you used grounding strategies before and were they helpful? . . . #mentalhealth #anxiety #anxietyrelief #depressionhelp #trauma #ptsd #cptsd #panicattack #presentmoment #grounding #groundingtechniques

21.01.2022 Hi all! We are looking for a Mental Health Social Worker or psychologist interested in renting space with us in Doncaster East, Victoria. This is a great opportunity as we can allocate referrals when we don't have capacity. Please call us or send through a website inquiry if interested or just spread the word . . . #growth #thankyou #gratitude

20.01.2022 Morning walk . . . #walk #walking #calm #calmness #breathe #mentalhealth

20.01.2022 This . . . #socialdistancing #butfirstsurf #exercise #therapycanhelp #mentalhealth #covid19

20.01.2022 "Anticipatory grief is that feeling we get about what the future holds when we're uncertain."

20.01.2022 Artist credit @colormehappii Repost from @global_mental_health_support

19.01.2022 How many can relate to this feeling Reposted from @bluebirdpsychology

19.01.2022 Do you ever notice a sense of urgency or anxiety leaving work? What about when you’re going to pick up kids from childcare? What about hanging up from a work call and walking into your home? Or when you leave from a visit with a family member (especially if this family member stirs up tricky emotions for you). These moments of transition in your day can contribute to anxiety and stress levels especially if it goes unacknowledged. We suggest that in these moments of transition..., you give yourself a moment to fully stop, breathe and reflect on these questions (even if this moment happens in your car or at your work desk before leaving). This moment of slowing down gives you a chance to come back to your body, back to the present moment, and reset for what’s coming next in your day. PS-If you have used staying busy as a coping mechanism, this slow down will feel challenging. See more

18.01.2022 Ray Dalton offers couples therapy at Green Life Psychology and Counselling. Please feel free to get in touch! If Ray isn’t available, we will help provide a referral to someone else who may be a good fit.

18.01.2022 Love that instead of a bear for the "Bear Hunt", these people put up a sloth Happy Tuesday everyone! . . . #walking #walkoutside #bodymovement #nature #sunshine #selfcare

17.01.2022 This is a popular breathing exercise called the 4-7-8 and is used to help calm the body whenever needed. Deep breathing can activate your Parasympathetic Nervous System (your rest and digest system) and send the body messages that you are safe. A sidenote though, people with a history of trauma might find that deep breathing can feel triggering or very frustrating. If this is the case for you, try gentle movements to start with, such as gentle shoulder rolls, unclenching your jaw or going on a walk. Breathing exercises can then be slowly worked on with the guidance and support of a therapist.

17.01.2022 Ashlee Bennett is an art therapist, counsellor, and author. She uses evidenced-based practices and has special interests in body dissatisfaction, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, internalised weight stigma, and more. She runs groups and workshops and posts amazing content. Check out her page for further information. @bodyimage_therapist

16.01.2022 For our existing clients, if you're unwell or in isolation, we are happy to offer sessions via Skype or phone. Please let us know in advance if you require this service.

15.01.2022 The panic around the Coronavirus is palpable. The shops are crowded, the shelves are cleared, the media headlines are non-stop. PLEASE do not forget to humanize each other during all of this. Remember the person in front of you might be looking after a family of 4, they may live alone and be scared, they may be purchasing medicine for an elderly parent. During the rush and uncertainity, do not forget we are all human. Hold the door for someone, offer help where you can, smile at one another. Breathe and stay calm. Panicking and being cruel to eachother isn't going to help. . . . #calm #breathe #grounding #kindness #bekind #uncertainity

15.01.2022 When we make perfection the goal, the outcome will always be failure. When we make progress the goal, we allow for setbacks, we bounce back from mistakes, we recognise the baby steps we’ve taken, and we do not operate using all-or-nothing terms.

15.01.2022 If this is you and you want to make some changes, please contact us or a therapist in your area Repost from @thebraincoach . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #anxietyproblems #anxietyrelief #anxietyrecovery #depression #therapycanhelp #therapyiscool #therapy #therapistmemes

14.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day regardless of what emotions today might bring you To those women who have cared for children despite not having biological relations, to those women who have raised their children on their own, to those who might not feel like celebrating today because perhaps your mum is no longer with us and to those who might still be learning to navigate what's always been a tricky mother-child relationship. Regardless of what today signifies for you, be kind to yourselves today . . . #happymothersday #calm #presence #selfcompassion

12.01.2022 Rather than the goal being a lower number on the scale, what if instead the goal was to accept and treat your body with respect as it is right now? . . . Repost from @thebodylovesociety ... . . . #bodyimage #bodyimagemovement #bodyimageisamindset #innerpeace #innercritic #selfcompassion See more

11.01.2022 Thanks for sharing @blokespsychology. Depression and anxiety is so much more complex than a chemical imbalance that can be fixed with medication. Don't get me wrong, we've seen many people benefit from medication (and there should be NO STIGMA around that). But these things need to be considered too... how to reconnect with our values and other people. How to reconnect to our hopes and dreams. How to reconnect with our childhoods and possibly grieve what can't be undone. We are supposedly a more connected world, but increasingly polarised and isolated. If you suffer from depression and anxiety, gently consider some of this. What are you needing that you're missing? Perhaps therapy can help . . . #depression #depressionhelp #anxietysupport #therapyis

11.01.2022 At Green Life Psychology, we are contracted to provide services through Open Arms (1 800 011 046). Open Arms is a government funded counselling program available to any past or current military member and their family members. Normally, Ray and I would attend a dawn service together but ANZAC day is a bit different this year. To all the serving members, past and present, and their family members, thank you. To our clients, we feel honoured to be a part of your lives and your healing. Lest we forget.

11.01.2022 I've been a client at @emma.ladd.fitness (ELF) for over a year! I love how the exercise always changes. I love the supportive culture and the friendly personal trainers. I'm so excited to be offering this workshop at ELF as part of the 8 week summer challenge. Even if you're not a member, feel free to come along for only $10. I will be talking about the body's stress response, touch on body image issues and provide tips for managing stress, thought patterns and shame. Bring a coffee, enjoy learning some new stuff and if you're interested, book a trial class at ELF . . . #workshop #shame #shamespiral #stress #managestress #bodyimage #selfcompassion #selfcare #health #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #wellbeing

11.01.2022 To our clients, we want to acknowledge your work in the therapy space and your courage and willingness to lean into vulnerability. We know it's not always easy

10.01.2022 Unfortunately for some people, home is not a safe place. There is likely to be an increase of family violence over this time. Here are some resources that can help. If this isn't relevant to you, you can still help! Check in on eachother. Stay calm and follow government restrictions. The more you follow the rules, the more resources including police are available to tend to more urgent matters. If you have information that a child is not safe, you have an obligation to report this to child protection. We all have a responsibility in keeping our communities and families safe. . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #familyviolence #familyviolenceawareness #besafe #helpeachother

09.01.2022 Love this from @feelgooddietitian. You're so much more than a body . . . #bodyimage #bodyneutrality #bodylove #selfcompassion

09.01.2022 Video #2: How to Get the Most From Your Online Therapy Sessions. Please let us know below if you have any video requests. To our beautiful clients- if you need extra help with technology, please text message us and we can call to talk you through it We are here for you every step of the way!

07.01.2022 Following the release of George Pell: to the victim survivors of childhood sexual abuse and sexual assault, we see your pain. We believe your disclosures. We acknowledge all the ways the legal system has failed and continues to fail. We've done literally thousands of sessions with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced sexual assault and it never gets easier seeing them be re-traumatised by the legal system. Please know that the outcome of your court case isn't a reflection of you or your worth or your character. It is the reflection of a very unfair, unjust and broken system. We see you and your experience. You are believed. You are worthy. . . . #worthy #selfworth #georgepell #sexualassault #selfcompassion

06.01.2022 Hi you all For our Melbourne people, we hope you've stayed dry and warm on this cold, rainy day Anyway, we wanted to share the love! If you have body image struggles, please go follow @bodyimage_therapist. We LOVE her work and content . . . #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #bodyimage #bodyneutrality #selfcompassion #selfworth

05.01.2022 Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based treatment model and is recognised by the World Health Organization as gold standard treatment for PTSD. At Green Life Psychology, Vanessa offers EMDR. EMDR can help decrease the emotional charge and help shift core beliefs associated with distressing events. Feel free to give us a call if you're interested. Artist credit @ayan_mukherjee_ . . .... #therapy #psychology #psychotherapist #socialwork #mentalhealth #EMDR #trauma #cptsd #ptsd #anxiety #depression See more

04.01.2022 This is a really good self-compassion practice to do anytime you notice you're being too hard on yourself . . . #selfcompassion #selflove #bekindtoyourself #shame #innercritic #innerpeace #innerstrength #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression #ptsd

04.01.2022 I highly recommend checking out Brene Brown's new podcast "Unlocking Us" . . . #brenebrown #unlockingus #listen #pause #breathe #calm #empathy #compassion #selfcompassion #kindnessmatters

03.01.2022 Anybody else's commute look like this Artist @usatoday Mike Thompson . . . #thestruggleisreal #isolation #covid #covid19 #selfcompassion #breathe

03.01.2022 We've taken a small break from social media to regroup and solely focus on our clients. We're ready to rejoin socials and really pleased that the government has announced 10 additional Medicare rebates for counselling sessions in recognition of the psychological impact of COVID. Feel free to call us if we can help Thanks wonderful Natasha Ace @private_practice_alliance for flagging this update.

01.01.2022 With this forced isolation and time to reflect, are there changes you might want to make when you return to "normal"? Perhaps you've realised the need to slow down more? Perhaps you've realised you want to connect with loved ones more often? Perhaps you've realised you've been avoiding something that really needs addressed? Perhaps you've realised the importance of exercise or connecting to nature? Perhaps you've realised the need to set boundaries and say no more often? I would really encourage you all to reflect on this, maybe even journal about it. Are there parts of your previous normal that isn't worth returning to? . . . #normal #whatisnormal #slowdown #selfcompassion #reflection #changes

01.01.2022 This is how some of the most helpful and beneficial sessions start! It's ok to not know for sure what to talk about in session. Sometimes working with what's present emotionally and in the body can lead to really good "lightbulb moments" and healing . . . #therapy #therapyiscool #therapycanhelp #weloveourjob #psychologist #psychology #socialwork #psychotherapy #healing #trauma #anxiety #mentalhealth

01.01.2022 Stay away from comparisons Stay focused on your journey, your process and your own growth. Artist credit @eckyo.me . . . #mentalhealth #anxiety #anxietyrelief #depression #selftalk #selftalkmatters #dontcompare #breathe #shame #vulnerability #innercritic