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Mackenzie Psychology Services

Locality: Southport, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5591 5976

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25.01.2022 Dementia and Lifestyle - the research that makes such good sense. https://www.discovermagazine.com//a-new-treatment-for-alzh

23.01.2022 Latest see research highlights the benefits of sleep for our health and well-being. Anyone interested in finding out more should listen to a podcast with Mathew Walker author of "Why we sleep" or read the book for details of his and others research into the subject. Changed my sleep forever

23.01.2022 When the Buddha was asked how he could possibly take a nap when so many people need his help, he said he couldn't possibly help anyone if he didn't get his nap. Self care isn't selfish

22.01.2022 Two more days only to watch this great doco for free!

22.01.2022 I just love this. So much.

22.01.2022 Try it sometime...

21.01.2022 This is an absolute watch for all - even more important now in our changing and stressful world. It is free for a week please take the time to see it! Shannon Harvey is an extraordinary Australian who uses the latest science in an effort to support wellness.

21.01.2022 If we keep choosing the "easy way" in life, we rob ourselves of the tools and skills we will need to handle challenges when they inevitably come up because we h...avent trained for them. So challenge yourself whenever possible and youll be ready for anything.. know what I mean? If you expect life to be a smooth ride, you are going to be very disappointed and always complaining about every challenge because life is not a smooth ride. But if we go into it knowing full well that every day is an obstacle course, then it can even be fun! Like a duck-and-dive adventure. Going through life like going on a hike, Im excited about whatever is around the corner, be it a grizzly bear or a beautiful waterfall, a massive boulder to climb over or an open field of wild flowers. Its all incredible! The question is, can you enjoy the journey? Namaste. See more

21.01.2022 Great potential resource for teachers and parents

20.01.2022 I've often rejected what was best for me because I didn't believe I deserved it..

19.01.2022 While many professions require people to continue taking the risk and remain available, we can show our appreciation by staying home. You finally have the time ...to read all the books youve been hearing about.. do it. Heres a list of the ones I recommend https://www.buddhistbootcamp.com/bookshelf See more

19.01.2022 My very good friend and tour manager Chuck Hull sent me this- and it moved me so much that I wanted to share it with all of you !!!!! -KU

18.01.2022 If you like the lotus, be grateful for the mud, because you cant love yourself if you still hate or resent the experiences that shaped you (all of them). And what youre experiencing today is preparing you for tomorrow. No mud, no lotus.

18.01.2022 For all my nurse friends, evidence for what we have always known about the importance of connection and communication with those in our care at the end of their life. Benefits certainly to all, to the carer, family and patient. https://neurosciencenews.com/hearing-death-16620/

18.01.2022 What really important right now, be kind to yourself and try to enjoy the little things

16.01.2022 As much as I wish this wasnt true, I keep being reminded that it is.

15.01.2022 What you allow will continue..... Timber always makes me reflect..... wisdom of the ages..

15.01.2022 I grew up watching Whos the Boss? And I loved that no matter what Alyssa Milano did to upset her dad during certain episodes, they always had that apologetic t...alk at the end. I knew it was only a television show, but what else did I have to go on? Kids didnt talk to each other about what went on inside their houses. Thats why I think its important that we open up about it, even now. Otherwise, kids will continue to feel like theyre the only ones going through whatever theyre going through, and thats never the case. "I carried you in my womb for nine months; I gave birth to you! That was my mothers best argument, or at least the one she used most often, to explain why I must love and respect her as my mother (because she carried me in her womb and gave birth to me). I wanted to say, "The day I was born was the day your responsibility as my mother BEGAN, not the day it ended! We clearly had very different definitions of what being a mother entailed, but I never dared say it out loud. As far as I was concerned, the act of getting pregnant was the equivalent of applying for the job, and popping me out was like accepting the job. To truly be a mother, however, she would have actually had to mother (a verb, not a noun). Now I realize that her parenting style was never the problem. She actually did what she thought was best (given her time, place, and circumstance). My parents met when they were 15 for crying out loud, and they got married at 18. The real problem was my long list of expectations of her; thats what caused my frustration and disappointment. I had this idea in my head of how a mother should be. It didnt matter how often she beat me if only she would come to my room at the end of the day for the ever-elusive Im sorry for overreacting talk, but it never happened. If I had known how to clearly articulate and communicate my needs as a son, and if my mother could have truly listened, I think we would have avoided many years of aggravation and frustration with one another. Its sad that schools only teach us a language, but they do not teach us how to communicate. As an adult, I had to forgive myself, forgive her, and then move on. Someone recently asked me how long it took me to forgive her, and to be honest, as soon as I stopped waiting for her to apologize, I was able to let it go. Sometimes we wait for an apology from someone we feel has somehow wronged us. But since we now know that nobody can make us feel anything, and since we can forgive people without ever receiving an apology (they dont even have to be sorry), the act of forgiveness liberates us, not them; its a gift you give yourself. My writing is never about "airing out my familys dirty laundry," its about refusing to only hang our finest clothes on the line and pretending its all we have. As it turns out, my stories are not unique to me at all; people regularly tell me, "I think we have the same mother," and its not a coincidence that many of us battle similar challenges. Being honest and vulnerable is how we can reassure one another that we are not alone. This is just one chapter from my memoir, but its not "my" story, its OUR story. Nothing makes us feel more alone than our secrets, so lets be honest, real, truthful, but most of all.. forgiving. Thank you for walking beside me on this journey; Im not alone and youre not either. -Timber Hawkeye

14.01.2022 I am always interested in holistic and drug free options for emotional and physical health and the use of supplemental GABA is one such area that is starting to be researched. This article provides a brief overview. https://www.psychologytoday.com//2/3-amazing-benefits-gaba

12.01.2022 Dont stick you head in the sand but dont lose your mind in the stream either. Balance is key

11.01.2022 Physical and or emotional pain is an inevitable part of life. This article and the links to further resources are free, evidence based and very informative!

11.01.2022 You can make yourself happy or you can make yourself miserable, the amount of work is the same. -Carlos Castaneda

09.01.2022 Beautiful take on the world we now live in...

09.01.2022 She was born on August 29, 1947. At the age of 2, she was diagnosed with autism. She would be labeled "brain damaged" and her doctors would suggest that she be ...placed in a long-term care facility. Many children in the early 1950s with that diagnosis were institutionalized. Her mother instead took her to a neurologist, who proposed a course of speech therapy. She did not talk until she was three and a half years old. But, her parents never gave up on her. They were able to afford a caregiver and a private school with sympathetic staff, who were able to work with her and help her from retreating into a corner, as children with autism prefer. Autism affects the areas of the brain that direct abstract thought, language, and social interaction, and she displayed the classic symptoms of the condition in her earliest years she spoke little, did not like to be held or touched, and was prone to dissolve into raging temper tantrums when provoked. When she was able to attend school, she was teased and bullied. But, she never gave up, saying, I am different, not less. She became interested in horses, electronics, and model rockets, and a science teacher would inspire her. She would say, I dont want my thoughts to die with me, I want to have done something. Im not interested in power, or piles of money. I want to leave something behind. I want to make a positive contribution - know that my life has meaning. In 2010, Temple Grandin would be listed in the Time 100 list of the 100 most influential people in the world in the "Heroes" category. An activist with autism, she created the "hug box,"a device to calm children with autism. An American doctor of animal science, professor at Colorado State University, bestselling author, and consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior, she received an award in the "Visionary" category, from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Today half the cattle in the United States are handled in facilities she has designed. As an animal rights activist, she has talked widely about her first-hand experiences of the anxiety of feeling threatened by everything in her surroundings, and of being dismissed and feared, which motivates her work in humane treatment of livestock, saying, Nature is cruel but we dont have to be. She co-authored "Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals", which was included in the best-seller list of the New York Times. In 2010, a movie simply titled "Temple Grandin" premiered on HBO. The film, starring Claire Danes, won several awards, including five Primetime Emmy Awards, and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild prizes for Danes. Temple Grandin continues to inspire many, sharing her message about differently-abled brains. According to her web site, the number of children diagnosed with autism continues to rise nationally, with 1 in 59 U.S. children identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She said, "I had people in my life who didnt give up on me: my mother, my aunt, my science teacher. I had one-on-one speech therapy. I had a nanny who spent all day playing turn-taking games with me. She added, "My Advice is: You always have to keep persevering."

09.01.2022 Important article when we are thinking of what comes next - we cannot simply snap back to business as usual as though none of this ever happened https://forge.medium.com/prepare-for-the-ultimate-gaslighti

08.01.2022 Thank you David Brown so worth sharing

07.01.2022 Interesting article that highlights issues that may impact recovery https://edition.cnn.com//coronavirus-icu-deliri/index.html

05.01.2022 More than 200,000 Aussies are on the autism spectrum, and while most cases are picked up in childhood, a growing number of adults are being diagnosed later in l...ife. Many have spent years searching for answers, but even with a diagnosis, they’re struggling to access the support they need. #TheProjectTV FOR more information on Kay’s writing and Jessie’s support network head to: https://www.thelostgirl.com.au https://www.kaykerr.com/

05.01.2022 Good factual information to help us all adjust to the changes around us.

05.01.2022 A great free resource to help us be balanced in this difficult time.

04.01.2022 https://neurosciencenews.com/rtms-stroke-depression-17325/

04.01.2022 Create the balance you seek!

04.01.2022 They are more likely to listen if you speak quietly with confidence than when you raise your voice with obvious insecurity. They are more likely to listen if you speak quietly with confidence than when you raise your voice with obvious insecurity.

04.01.2022 Interesting article featuring mindfulness..... https://neurosciencenews.com/coronavirus-brain-16972/

03.01.2022 Happy #WorldKindnessDay! Richie Davidson, a neuroscientist at The University of WisconsinMadison who has worked closely with the Dalai Lama, explains that kind...ness and gratitude help us de-stress and sleep better because they have a calming effect on the mind and reduce disturbing emotions. So here's to doing more kind things today. See more

02.01.2022 Great story about the reality of the Mental Health front line and the heroic, compassionate and hard working staff working in the area.

02.01.2022 All of this! Sensory overload is probably the one I experience the most. via Mellow Doodles

01.01.2022 Wonderful thoughts on being kinder to ourselves <3 https://www.thewholehealthlife.com//embracing-imperfection