Lotus Integrative Wellness in Bunbury, Western Australia | Mental health service

Lotus Integrative Wellness

Locality: Bunbury, Western Australia

Phone: +61 407 372 607

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25.01.2022 The hippocampus is a complex brain structure embedded deep in the temporal lobe. It has a major role in learning and memory. It’s plasticity allows for positive... neurological changes but also makes it vulnerable to things such as stress. Three simple ways to improve hippocampal health include: 1. Physical exercise, which stimulates neurogenesis and promotes positive plasticity. 2. Stress management to reduce the neurotoxic effects of cortisol on the hippocampus. 3. Mental exercisessuch as memorizing a poem or a list of words or numbers, reading, writing, or retrieving vocabularyall activate the hippocampus. #memory #brain

24.01.2022 I’ve been practicing + teaching reparenting for years. It’s a foundational part of our healing journey. I took these pillars from my upcoming book, How To Do T...he Work. Many of us are children in adult bodies (myself included.) We haven’t been taught how to meet our needs, place boundaries, or engage in self care. Our work is to learn the things we weren’t modeled. Our work is to become our own best parent. Emotional regulation: is the ability to process emotions in a healthy ways. This allows us to be resilient + flexible. Emotional regulation requires us to focus on daily practices like breathwork, mindbody movement, grounding, + meditation to allow our nervous system to regulate, then process stressful emotional states. Self care is often seen as indulgence: True self care is learning what your needs are in the present moment while practicing new ways to meet those needs. It can be as simple as remembering to drink water throughout the day. Or having one home cooked meal. Every time we choose to honor our needs, we honor the inner child who’s needs weren’t always met. Loving discipline is the practice of forming new habits + promises: It’s showing up for self, which restores self trust. When we cannot trust our word for ourselves (because we’ve betrayed ourselves in the past) we have low self worth. Childlike play + wonder: most adults have lost this inner connection. This looks like creating, being spontaneous, finding joy in the present moment, + channeling imagination #selfhealers

24.01.2022 #womensupportingwomen #womensmarch2021 #WomensMarchForJustice #Bunbury

24.01.2022 Right now, we’re all facing the same storm, but we’re all doing so in different boats Some have yachts, others are in tinnies. Some have a substantial crew on ...board, others are rowing alone. Some have life jackets (higher resilience, stronger relationships, more optimism, use their strengths and more positivity), others don’t even have a working rudder... I have been using this boat analogy a lot this week (after hearing it from @janewundersitz) to explain why some people are handling the current crisis better than others.. We are not all in the same boat. We are all in the same storm. That summation of our current situation originally came from Damian Barr (the illustration is by Barbara Kelley), who suggested that some of us will sail through this pandemic with our health and jobs intact, yet others will lose one or both, or potentially more. So if you’re wondering why others are fairing better or worse than you at the moment, perhaps it’s worth considering what type of boat they are in.

23.01.2022 Anxiety comes from a brain that has been hauled into the future. Brains will always feel safest in the present, because right now, right here, you are safe. Gro...unding is a strategy that can calm an anxious brain by bringing it back to the now. Try it first with your kiddos when they are calm, such as before bedtime or on the way to school. Then, introduce it as a strategy they can add to their bravery toolbox. See more

23.01.2022 Sandplay therapy is suitable for children, adolescents and adults. Originally established by psychologist Dora Kalff in the 1940s, it combined several philosophies and techniques and has developed further over the years. By using a sand tray we can begin to understand the world we have created and our own inner world. Figures and objects become symbols when words are either limited or unavailable. When we chose, hold and then place these symbols we are expressing our thou...ghts, concerns and finding meaning, wisdom and healing in a safe space. Sandplay is just one therapeutic intervention that I offer and is available with me on Fridays at Castieau Consultancy See more

21.01.2022 The brokenhearted are the bravest among us. They had the courage to love.

20.01.2022 What to do about inflammation: Become informed Nurture your body Body-mind connection ... Enhance your spontaneity, playfulness and creativity. Dr Odelya Gertel Kraybill

20.01.2022 How, and how often, we speak to children about death matters. Whether it is a young child or teen. Please consider coming along to our upcoming information sess...ion on Tuesday, March 23 in Busselton. Perfect for parents, carers, educators and medical personnel. Featuring John Curtin award winner Shelly Skinner from Lionheart Camp For Kids. More info here: https://fb.me/e/6fXxroFO5 Trybooking link to register: www.trybooking.com/BPJYB

20.01.2022 Accredited Mental Health Social Workers (AMHSWs) are recognised providers with Medicare Australia and other programs, delivering clinical social work services in mental health settings and utilising a range of evidence-based strategies. A referral from a General Practitioner is required to access Medicare rebates. Kellie is now available Monday and Wednesday at Integro Health in Eaton and Friday at Castieau Consultancy in Bunbury.

20.01.2022 Goal setting Motivation SMART goals Action ... Write it down Most of all - persistence!

19.01.2022 Join me and leading parenting experts in this FREE Happily Family Online Conference Oct 5-9. We talk about mindfulness, current brain research, teens and toddle...rs, coping with anxiety, screens, gender and sexuality, school, and navigating friendships - https://conference.happilyfamily.com/?orid=10484&opid=21 #MindfulParenting #parenting #Mindfulness See more

19.01.2022 Retreat to the the great outdoors this Spring! Join us for a restorative day of yoga, meditation with the herd and journalling while connecting and grounding in... nature. The Kindness Project's Welcome to Spring Retreat is an opportunity to spend time being mindful, embodied while spending time being kind and gentle to self. The day will be co-facillitated by Jennifer Cumins, Vicki Franks - yoga instructor and 10 beautiful horses who create the Kindness Project's herd. Leave expection and intention at the gate and allow the peacefulness to wash over you as you immerse yourself in the blissful backdrop of the Avon Valley. Catch the earlybird special by 23rd of August of $250.00. After 23rd August the cost will be $280.00. Welcome to Spring Retreat will include lunch, tea and coffee. You will also recieve your own personalised journal and pen. No experience in yoga or meditation is necessary, we welcome everyone who is interested in this event to join us. Children over 13 are welcome to join.

17.01.2022 2020 has certainly been a challenging, difficult and stressful year for many of us. There has been ups and downs, highlights and sadness. In some ways, life has changed and the uncertainty of this can feel overwhelming at times. In many sessions this year we have spoken about the importance of self-care and also acknowledging how 2020 may have impacted us, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially. Giving space for the grief, anger or sadness that has co...me from this has been vital. With the holiday season fast approaching I have put together a few ideas that focuses on supporting ourselves over the next few weeks based on Dr John Arden's planting SEEDS. S - social connectivity. Social relationships benefit our immune system and mental health. Reach out to people who support you as much as possible. E - exercise. Our brains can feel bogged down when we don't exercise. It is a great anti-depressant and anti-anxiety support. E - education. Learn something new, do a crossword puzzle, teach yourself how to knit, take a new way to work. Our brains love new things! D - diet. Try to keep stay light and balanced as much as possible. Drink lots of water to keep hydrated. S - sleep. Good sleep practices are essential for mental health. Try to maintain good quality sleep. I will be taking a short break to rest and recharge and also plan some exciting trainings for 2021. I will be back working at Integro Health in Eaton on Monday and Wednesdays https://integrohealth.com.au/ On Friday's I will be working at Castieau Consultancy https://www.castieauconsultancy.com/ I look forward to catching up in 2021. Kellie

17.01.2022 With the sudden lockdown in our communities you may feel increased uncertainty, anxiety, frustration, sadness or increased stress. All completely normal responses to an abnormal situation. For my Monday and Wednesday clients, the lovely Integro reception staff will be in touch to discuss options. ... For my Friday clients at Castieau Consultancy I will be contacting you tomorrow to discuss options. Some tips to help us get through the next 5 days: 1. Keep a regular bedtime, 2. Continue with exercising. Gyms are closed but we need to keep moving in line with Government recommendations. 3. Think positive - before going to sleep write down three things you are grateful for that day. 4. Drink plenty of water, limit alcohol. 5. Limit unhelpful media and misinformation. 6. Check in with kids who were about to start a new school year. Make sure the information they hear is age appropriate and accurate. For anyone needing further support, reach out.... family, friends, doctor, counsellor or the Beyond Blue Helpline - 1300224636 Together we will get through this. Kellie

16.01.2022 Trauma is not what happens to you, trauma is what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you. Dr Gabor Mate.

15.01.2022 Secure-functioning partners accept each other as they are warts and all. We all have issues and we all want to get better, but no one can change under pressure. We can change when we’re in an environment where we are accepted and loved as we are.

15.01.2022 #gardening #Bunbury #grounding #womensupportingwomen #freeworkshop

14.01.2022 We can feel both <3

12.01.2022 I will be away on holidays between now and returning Wednesday. Looking forward to some much needed rest and recharging in the beautiful south west of Western Australia

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11.01.2022 Set each other up for success

10.01.2022 Infuse new energy into your lives (and dates) together. Add more communication, trust, intimacy, and play to your dates with these purposeful ideas. Read more on the Gottman Relationship Blog: http://bit.ly/3rLvJ9q

09.01.2022 Trauma and addiction are inextricably linked: From seeing addiction as a disease we are now moving to understanding it as a trauma response. #traumahealing #the...rapists #ptsd #somaticexperiencing #somatic #somatichealing #therapy #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #healing #inclusion #diversity #equity #anxiety #trauma #love #training #SEtraumaInstitute #selfcare #mindfulness #psychology #traumatherapy #resiliency #somaticexperiencingtraining #mentalhealthprofessional #professionaltraining #nervoussystem #addicition See more

08.01.2022 #therapydog #bestfriends #mentalhealth #animalassistedtherapy #coregulation

05.01.2022 Approximately 42 percent of first marriages end in divorce, and the average length of those marriages is only eight years. If you want to beat the odds, what’s ...the best way? Prevention. Prevent the problems that lead to divorce by becoming experts on each other, accepting each other as is, and engaging in a secure-functioning manner that’s collaborative, fair, just, and sensitive.

04.01.2022 The adventures of Luna and Sunny - therapy dogs. Keep up to date with Luna and Sunny's journey to becoming therapy dogs. https://www.facebook.com/The-adventures-of-Luna-and-Sunny-therapy-dogs-348413283100707

03.01.2022 #Bunbury #carers #support

02.01.2022 #relax #rest #recharge