Kate Diggle Counselling Services in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Mental health service

Kate Diggle Counselling Services

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 402 249 023

Address: Kambah 2902 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.katediggle.com

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24.01.2022 I really love this. How high is your imperfection tolerance? I think mine is often lower with those closest to me which seems a bit wrong, something to be mindful of

23.01.2022 Absofrigginglutely

21.01.2022 Look how crying is a beautiful way to self regulate xx

20.01.2022 Teeheee I love this guy!

20.01.2022 Close you eyes, put your hand on your heart, breathe deeply and repeat this till it lands, feel the warmth. You’re welcome!

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20.01.2022 I’m in tv heaven! Four years in group therapy as part of my psychotherapy training was completely life changing for me - I think it taught me how normal human suffering and shame is, how to voice the unvoicable, how to take responsibility, how to sit with discomfort and so much more. Often group seems mystical or mysterious but... here’s a tv show about it! it’s a bit sexier than my group experience ever was but this is tv right Id love to start running a group, watch this and if the idea excites you in anyway, let me know https://www.youtube.com/playlist

20.01.2022 Here is my chat with the lovely Stef law from arena counselling. I can’t bear to watch it back myself and am sure I probably have a lot of unnecessary nervous swearing in it but, it was fun and might be interesting to some!

19.01.2022 Need more energy? Would you like to feel positive? I am heading to this workshop on the 1st of March and thought I'd open up the invitation in case you'd like to join me! Enjoy an end of week energy boost!... Friday 1st March 2019 6:00pm 8:00pm Registration 5.30pm 6:00pm $10 entry includes light refreshments Payment by cash, eftpos & credit cards Location: Jerrabomberra Community Centre 25-31 The Parkway, Jerrabomberra For more information contact: Lisa Decheim 0412 110 672 [email protected] www.energypluslight.com.au

19.01.2022 If you are in Canberra’s southern suburbs and concerned about the fires, this woman’s experience of taking some practical steps to help her plan and reduce her fear could be a helpful read x

17.01.2022 Too often, I see children reprimanded when they're not able to control their behaviours and emotions. They’re expected to remain calm and happy, not get upset, ...not display anger, and quickly calm themselves down if they do get angry or upset. If they can’t do this, they may be referred to me for "self-regulation difficulties". Here's the thing. Self-regulation is a developmental process. Just as we wouldn’t expect a child to run before they can walk, we cannot expect children to self-regulate until they’ve experienced co-regulation time and time again. And unless a child has had it modelled enough, and their brain has developed enough, they will not achieve regulation on their own. Have a think - when was the last time you heard a 3 year old say I’m so angry my sister hit me! I need to calm down. I’m just going to take myself to the kitchen for a drink of water and do some deep breaths. Co-regulation begins from birth. When babies are unsettled and we cuddle them, rock them, feed them - we are helping them to regulate. When toddlers are angry that they can't have the toy they want, and we empathise with them, sit with them, get them a drink - we are helping them to regulate. When preschoolers are upset because they're not ready to leave their playdate, and we listen and help them take deep breaths - we are helping them to regulate. Self-regulation only BEGINS to emerge around 4-5 years. And whilst some 4-5 year olds may be able to regulate themselves, others may not be able to. Both are within the typical range of development. True self-regulation is not fully established until our mid-twenties. Even then, we often turn to others to help us feel better when we are feeling low. And we are often quite happy to help other adults feel better when they're feeling low, however when children need our help, we may be reluctant to give it, perhaps in fear that we will stunt their emotional resilience (amongst many other understandable but unfounded fears). When we ask a child to regulate themselves before they're ready, we risk shaming them, affecting their self-esteem, and affecting their relationship with us. Co-regulation needs to come first. You may not be able to help your child regulate 100% of the time, and that’s okay. Just know that they may not be ready to do it themselves.

17.01.2022 When we are triggered, we are running on our little brain - that emotional, reactive part. Not much good ever comes of letting that part of our brain drive the bus. Here's a little poster I made (clever hey?) with some steps to catch ourselves in a trigger and get that little brain out of the driving seat. Hope you like it! xxx

17.01.2022 If you have a friend in need often the best way to help is with really good listening. Not giving advice, or problem solving, or correcting, or minimising or all the other things we fall into. Just listening with curiosity and compassion. It can feel not enough sometimes but its plentiful xxx

16.01.2022 Today I ran my two hour ‘be a better friend to yourself’ workshop at a workplace. What a beautiful experience it was, the sharing was moving and open and the power of self compassion mindfulness was evident, we all lapped it up! I really must run some of these for the public, let me know if you are keen to spur me on to organise xxx

16.01.2022 This will be a fabulous course, 6 x 1 hour sessions to be watched at the live time of Thursday’s 3.30 or whenever you fancy. A great way to experience a variety of meditations abd build some resilience building, self care strategies. Sign up! Xxx

16.01.2022 I’ve started seeing clients online (zoom or FaceTime) and I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how totally fine and in fact very good the whole process is! I even worked with a couple yesterday and we all felt it went really well. Phew! In this difficult time, please remember that this support option is available for you. It’s easy to set up and possible to do even while the kids watch tv if you are now at home with them for example. My income has been immediately affected w...ith all this as training work has been cancelled but I know things will pick up and I now have the possibility of working online. I know many others may not feel as hopeful. If your income has been impacted and you can’t afford full price, I’m happy to talk about what you can afford to facilitate receiving support during this time. I can’t promise anything but I want to be as flexible as possible. I’m also looking at setting up group sessions to provide a more affordable option for people. Will keep you posted. If you are currently doing depth enquiry with me or are interested in starting, that can also be done online, you just need to download an app. For more info about depth enquiry see here (very useful for these times) https://www.katediggle.com/depth-enquiry/ And finally, I wanted to put something together like this well-being resource but with moving house and having the kids at home have just not got round to it (no sh*it Kate! )and then saw this that a beautiful friend of mine Kristen has put this together, no point reinventing the wheel! Some great, practical and easily digestible advice on supporting our resilience and wellbeing during covid19 here... https://www.wellbeingaotearoa.com//Covid-19-Self-care-plan Lots of love, stay calm, stay connected, take it day by day, hour by hour, reduce the pressure and expectations on yourself and your loved ones and where possible stay at home xxx

14.01.2022 OK so I'm doing it! I'm releasing one of the workshops I run for workplaces in a different format so individuals like you and all your friends can partake! For only $19.95 you get an editable workbook and access to the online workshop that you work through in your own time. A great little course filled with practical tips and advice to get a bit more proactive about minding probably our most valuable asset, our mental health.... Course will run for the first time on Friday 15th of May at 3pm (AEST) but as the course doesn't require you to interact with others and is self paced, you can do it whenever you like! And did I mention, only $19.95? Go on, if you are like the majority of human beings on the planet, your mental health will have taken a bit of a battering of late, treat yourself to some time to focus on you and your wellbeing, its a gift for everyone xxxxxxxxxx https://bit.ly/3dxeOAw

14.01.2022 Wise words from the lovely Bessel. Truth not being told or heard is so painful and sadly so common x

14.01.2022 Love a plan xxx

13.01.2022 https://www.businessinsider.com/neuroscience-50-year-old//

13.01.2022 Ooooo here’s a good one. Check in with how you are feeling.. feelings are the windows to our needs and prioritising meeting our own needs the ultimate in self care

11.01.2022 I really rate this guy, have a look at this free PDF

09.01.2022 It’s 2020. It doesn’t feel right to say happy new year. It’s tragic that our country is burning. Just want to remind us all not to compare suffering. There’s always someone worse off than ourselves. Acknowledging your own suffering doesn’t minimise anyone else’s, it actually enables more empathy for others and your own healing. It’s not wallowing, it’s acknowledging what is and that’s powerful, brave shit. I’m starting this new year with a fair amount of sadness, hope, concern, physical uncomfortableness, resilience and humour. It’s all valid. Lots of love xxx

09.01.2022 Today I am tired, premenstrual and got a bit of stuff going on so I have opted to wear an oodie whilst seeing my clients. They have been forewarned. If I do not look after myself I cannot support others and today, for me, that looks like wearing a unicorn oodie to work

09.01.2022 Love this! Such an important reminder. Incredible how when I have the mild shits with anyone they send me an ‘Arsey’ text! check your assumptions, they are usually wrong

08.01.2022 This is absolutely fantastic! Well worth the 30 minutes. Great sensible advice for families during this time. Key takeaways - embrace screen time if it’s needed, forget about school work if it’s causing stress, increase your chaos tolerance, get to know how your kids tick and what they need and provide that. ... In general, take a load off, don’t focus on the end date, day by day adjusting along the way. Also great acknowledgement of sole parents in this too

08.01.2022 Families - stay connected with your students. Be safe, be well. Enjoy your weekend. Get rest, play a board game, eat some popcorn, read a good book, play with ...your pets, plant a garden, etc. Note: Original sentiment from Feeding Futures (when we came across it, their attribution had been removed). This sentiment, although not original to us, is what we believe. This thought aligns with our philosophical worldview of teaching the whole child. It supports our school district's the Whole Child Initiative. (http://www.ascd.org/programs/The-Whole-Child/Safe.aspx to view one aspect of this initiative)

07.01.2022 Very sage advice. I might frame this

05.01.2022 we are all but mere humans doing our best

03.01.2022 Lovely! Anger, so often an expression of an unmet need, such a shame expressing it rarely helps get our needs met. This week I’m practicing asking myself and my family when any of us are raging on, what do you/I need? So far more sleep (adults) and move device time (kids) have been common answers unpacking the latter leads to the need for more autonomy, more freedom... I can relate to the importance of those ones. What do you need? And can you ask for it? Can you prioritise yourself and make sure you get it? xxx have a great week xxx

02.01.2022 This one is going up on the wall, the real wall

02.01.2022 What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! Really? Yet another trauma-avoidant survivalist cliché that is intended to keep you looking for the bright side when... you are down on the ground, bleeding from a knife wound. Sure, sure, sometimes, your traumas can make you stronger. Kind of like the way that heat hardens steel. And sometimes they can f*ck you up good, destroy your will to live, and debilitate your capacity to trust. When in the presence of someone who was almost killed by trauma, don’t remind them of their strength. Remind them of their tenderness. And invite them to be gentle with themselves as they endeavor to heal. See more

01.01.2022 Thinking maybe now(ish) could be the time to get a bit proactive about your mental health? For only $19.95 you can get access to my minding your mental health workshop and workbook. Set aside about an hour and a half to work through the self reflective exercises if you want to go through it all at once, or, just do it in little bits when you can squeeze it in.... What is covered? Checking in with how you feel and what you need Why change can be so emotional Brain and our stress response Practical tools to practice and catch yourself in the moment to prevent mental distress Being your own gatekeeper - boundaries and how to create them Self compassion, mindfulness and much more Click here to buy your ticket https://bit.ly/3dxeOAw