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Melbourne Centre for Women's Mental Health

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9690 1080

Address: Suite 608, 370 St Kilda Road 3004 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.melbournecentreforwomensmentalhealth.com.au

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25.01.2022 ‘Riding the wave' and ‘urge surfing’ are terms therapists use to describe the experience of tolerating an uncomfortable emotion as graciously and safely as possible. Used in conjunction with mindfulness, we are encouraged to become aware of the change, accept what’s happening, and use the right approach to tolerate the emotion until it passes. As we practice mindfulness, we witness the nature of impermanence, we notice many changes in the way our body feels, the way our commu...nity responds. We notice ideas and reactions come and go, we practice letting go, we practice not holding on so tightly but instead riding the wave as smoothly as we can. As we transition from life in lock-down to our new found freedoms, it's important to remember how to ride the wave of uncertainty. You can read more from Dr Sonja Skocic's article on our website. Photo by Linus Nylund

25.01.2022 Our stress reduction and anxiety management course is now available via our website or link in bio. This course covers what stress and anxiety are, the fight, flight or freeze response, general strategies to improve stress and anxiety, as well as diet and sleep tips to improve stress and anxiety, what disordered anxiety looks like and how to manage panic attacks. The course also includes mindful drawing colouring in sheet, relaxation audio file and meditation tips to starti...ng your own practice. Get it all now for $49.99 #stress #anxiety #online #course #melbcentre #women #panic #panicattack #onlinelearning #reducestress #reduceanxiety #calm #breathe

24.01.2022 Here are our top 10 tips for an Autism-Friendly Holiday period! Read the full article via link in bio. #autism #womenwithautism #melbourne #psychology #support #holidays #sensoryoverload #sensory #overload #holidayperiod #article #info #tips #clinicalpsychology #autismfriendly #helpful #holidaytips

23.01.2022 Today we reached 400 followers, which might not seem like a lot to some people, but for a small business building genuine connections that's massive! So we just wanted to say thank you for being you! Keep spreading the love, promoting mental well-being and supporting women in all aspects of their lives, and so will we! #women #empower #empowerwomen #connect #psychology #melbourne #melbcentre #yoga #arttherapy #dietitian #lifecoach #meditation #melbournepsychologist #thanks #cheers #followers #400followers #wellbeing #today #people #womensliberation #authentic #genuine

23.01.2022 Happy Holidays ~ We're closed until the 12th January 2021. We look forward to seeing you then! Wishing everyone a restful break from the Melbourne Centre for Women's Mental Health Team! #holidays #happyholidays #rest #beach #sun #christmas #presents #relax #break #food #getaway #mentalhealth #health #womenshealth #womensmentalhealth

22.01.2022 All of Melbourne Centre for Women's Mental Health practitioners operate from within a feminist therapeutic framework #feminist #feminism #womeninbusiness #womensmentalhealth #womenpsychology #pschology #melbourne #therapy #feministtheory #feministtherapy #supportwomen #help #care #takecare #allwomen #understanding #health #options

19.01.2022 Did you know as well as providing individual client support we also now offer a range of online resources that clients can complete in their own time? You can now access both our Stress Reduction and Anxiety Management course or our Sleep Solutions course via our website and start your journey towards better mental health. #onlinelearning #learning #bettersleep #bettermentalhealth #womensempowerment #wellnessjourney #womenwithautism #womensmentalhealthmelbourne #melbcentre #melbournepsychologist #vic #telehealth #feministmentalhealth #sleep #anxiety #stress #trauma #care #yoga

19.01.2022 #LIVE: Coping strategies for women’s health and wellbeing Join Libbi Gorr and guests Dr Amanda Newman, specialist Women’s Health Practitioner at the Jean Hailes for Women’s Health Clinic and Dr Shalini Arunogiri, deputy Head of Department, Psychiatry at Monash University, as they discuss women’s mental health during the pandemic. Let us know if you have any questions for our health experts.... In partnership with Jean Hailes for Women's Health and the Queen Victoria Women's Centre #WomensHealthWeek

19.01.2022 We love to relax! How do you like to relax? Here's some of our favourites.

17.01.2022 Have a cosy weekend Via @piariverola #relax #chill #vibe #read #melbcentre #meditate #cook #wine #bath #walk #laugh #yoga #photo #photography

15.01.2022 Our brains may crave quick sources of energy when we’re tired, have you noticed this happening around 3pm?. Chocolate, sugary drinks, cake, biscuits, take-away foods give us an immediate energy hit that doesn’t sustain us. We are likely to crash soon after and continue to crave an instant energy source. There are foods we should choose when hungry or tired and those we have because we crave them. When lacking energy or feeling tired choose foods from the five food groups th...ey’re a steady source of energy, which means you’ll avoid the highs and lows that come with more refined foods. Remember there are no good or bad foods, just bad ways of eating. All foods are morally neutral. Here are some ways to fuel your brain and keep the 3pm crashes at bay: Eat three main meals a day from the five food groups (protein, fruit and vegetables, wholegrain, dairy, liquids) Choose wholefood snacks if hungry, to keep you going between meals, answer your cravings with whatever it is you crave, If you’re on the go, keep a nourishing snack on you so you’re not relying on fast food or vending machine snacks. Drink water most people need around 2 litres per day, and more when you’re exercising. #foodie #food #dietitian #dietitiansofinstagram #3pm #crash #lowmood #stablemood #foodandmood #foodfuel #fuelfood #psychology #melbourne #melbournedietitian #happyfood #goodfood #eatwell #wellness #mindfuleating #women #wellwomen #liquids #water #drinkwater #drinkwaterdaily #calm #calmmood #awake #stablebloodsugar #brainfood

13.01.2022 Remember to water your garden y'all. #selfcare #care #takecare #lookafteryourself #staysafe #staystrong #healthy #healthymind #minds #mentalhealthmelbourne #wellness #wellbeing #women #womensmentalhealth #melbourne #melbcentre #psychologistmelbourne

13.01.2022 When tension arises externally it can be beneficial to brush up on your internal coping mechanisms. Our Stress Reduction and Anxiety Management online course, available through our website, provides practical skills to give relief from stress and anxiety. What gives you relief from stress and anxiety? #anxiety #stress #relief #online #course #help #onlinehelp #cbt #learning #onlinelearning #resources #assist #mentalhealthawareness #womensmentalhealth #melbourne #melbournementalhealth #psychology #psychlife #psychologymelbourne #womenspsychology #meditation #mindfulness

11.01.2022 Celebrating together (finally!)

10.01.2022 Do you want to work for a dynamic Feminist Mental Health Organisation? Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health is currently looking for APHRA registered Clinical and General psychologists to join our expanding team. You will be primarily responsible for the provision of therapeutic interventions and related education. Key areas of desired growth are client therapeutic interventions (individual and group). Other areas to explore include health promotion and community educ...ation. Must be confident in offering support via telehealth and in-person. Benefits: -Guidance and supervision are available from experienced Senior Practitioners. -Generous remuneration. -Central Melbourne location. -Small supportive team. -Existing network and referral base. We’re looking for someone passionate about providing women of Victoria and beyond with the best in evidence-based therapeutic services. We work under the values of Authenticity, Wisdom, Connection, Reliability, and Adventurous Spirit and strive for our staff to feel supported and able to flourish in their role. Our main objective is for women to feel empowered in all aspects of their lives. If you think you would be the right fit for this role, please send your CV to Phoebe (Centre Coordinator) [email protected] We can't wait to meet you!

09.01.2022 We celebrated our 2nd Birthday on the weekend! Thanks to all those that helped to get us here and who continue to support us. We are so proud of how far we've come and what we have to offer our clients and colleagues. #femalebusinessowner #womeninbusiness #womensmentalhealth #womensadvocate #feminist #feministservices #feministbusiness #allwomen #smallbusiness #2ndbirthday #feministpsychotherapy #psychology #psychologyforwomen #womenpscyhologist #psychology #dietitian #yoga #yogatherapy #arttherapy #art

09.01.2022 Happy Friday! #giggles #colleagues #working #laughing #women #friday #tgif #happy #happywomen #laugh #lighthearted #humour #centre #gentle #happiness #mentalhealth #womensmentalhealth #womenshealth #psychology #dietitian #mindul

08.01.2022 Women and girls with eating disorders can find the holiday season unsettling for many reasons. Different foods, odd mealtimes, larger portions and changes in routine, as well as public eating and sharing time with family, can contribute to a lot of anxiety. We understand and are here to help plan for a smoother holiday season. You can read our top ten tips by clicking the link in bio now. #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #holidays #tentips #article #mangestress #foodismedicine #food #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #womensmentalhealth

08.01.2022 The Sleep Solutions online course is available now through our website and link in bio. The course covers normal sleep, specific sleep problems, basic remedies, and specific interventions for each individual sleep problem. The course also includes a guided full body relaxation audio file, sleep diary and wind down routine template. $49.99... Goodnight #sleep #goodsleep #sleepsolutions #goodnight #rest #calm #course #onlinecourse #treatment #goodnightssleep #sleepy #wellrested #wellbeing #happy

06.01.2022 Happy Wear it Purple Day y'all! Let's celebrate diversity and young people from the LGBTIQA+ community.

06.01.2022 #quotes #rupikaur #poetry #instapoetry #growing #stillgrowing #personalgrowth #women #psychologistmelbourne #melbpsych #melbcentre

05.01.2022 Meltdown is not another word for tantrum. It’s important to distinguish between meltdown and tantrum as while they can look similar to an outsider, they are quite different and require different strategies for managing and soothing. Our Director of Therapy, Dr Sonja Skocic has put together a helpful tipsheet for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can read it on our website now. Link in bio. #autism #kidswithasd #kids #children #meltdown #ASD #autismawareness #psychology #pscyhologymelbourne #melbcentre #melbourne #women #womenandgirls #strategies #parents #learning

05.01.2022 Relax into our Anxiety and Stress Relief through Yoga Course this October online. Starting October 7th, 2020. 6pm - 6.30pm $120 or $100 concession. Facilitated by Erika Newberry Certified Yoga Therapist and Certified Trauma Centre Trauma Senssitive Yoga Facilitator. ... Email [email protected] to book your place now! ~No previous yoga experience required. All online! #yoga #yogamelbourne #melbourneyoga #yogaforstress #yogaforanxiety #yogafordepression #yogi #yogapractice #calm #anxietyrelief #stressrelief #selfcare #selflove #exercise #calm #breathe #practice #online #course #weekly #melbcentre See more

05.01.2022 Welcome to our new Psychologist Vi-An! Vi-An is a registered psychologist with specialist training in organisational psychology. She is passionate about supporting and empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to flourish as their authentic selves across work, study and life domains. Vi-An has diverse work experience including: supporting individuals through an anxiety helpline, as well as working with senior leaders as a management consultant specialising in workforce ...transformation and leadership development. She has strong facilitation and mentoring experience with students, interns and graduates to deliver workshops and sessions related to emotional intelligence, leadership, career-readiness and professional development. In addition, Vi-An is accredited in a range of personality and leadership tools such as: Hogan Personality Assessments (Personality, Development Areas, Motives/Values/Interests), Saville WAVE Personality Assessment, Strong Interest Inventory, MLQ 360 and Steople Coaching Accreditation. She approaches therapy with focus on positive psychology, mindfulness, and a development mindset. Vi-An’s areas of interest include working with individuals to address challenges related to cross-cultural experiences, career transitions, well-being and personal development. She also offers support for issues relating to career counselling, work stress and burnout. Vi-An can also provide services with conversational Vietnamese. #psychology #psychologymelbourne #melbournepsychologist #womenpsychology #womenspsychologymelbourne #organisationalpsychology #womenscare #care #appointment #newpsych #newyear #centreforwomen #melbourne #mentalhealth #womensmentalhealth

05.01.2022 In CFT to strengthen our compassionate self we can focus on three core qualities, which research has shown can enhance our own sense of wellbeing: -Wisdom in compassion helps us step back in life and understand when something is truly helpful and when it is not. It understands that life can be difficult and we are all shaped by our own life experiences. Our brains are tricky and can get struck in loops in our mind, thinking over and over. Using wisdom allows us to understa...nd our own life but also helps us take responsibility. It also helps us understand what would be a helpful response to difficulties that arise and what we may need to do to deal with difficulties that alleviates or reduces distress. Our wisdom also helps us accept when we need learn new skills or seek others support. -Caring commitment and non-judgement add warmth and kindness to our wisdom. We do not want our wisdom to be applied in a cold or detached way, which is often what we offer ourselves. A genuine intention and desire to be caring, supportive, and helpful and a commitment to doing what we need to do to alleviate suffering is called upon. -Strength and courage focuses on our ability to sit with and experience distress, to turn towards and engage. We aim to develop a sense of inner confidence, authority, strength and courage to engage in our and others distress and not be overwhelmed by it. It helps us be grounded to tolerate and approach the things we need to. This again, sometimes calls upon us to learn new skills to engage this courage and strength. Learn more via the link in bio or read on our website.

03.01.2022 The benefits of meditation are well-known, but in case you need a reminder here’s some reasons why people meditate: To reduce stress and anxiety To improve attention span and memory loss To generate kindness and lower blood pressure... One of the most common difficulties people have in establishing a regular practice is finding the time. Start with 10 minutes and plan to meditate every day. You know logically that you can find 10 minutes and that 10 minutes spent meditating is not going to ruin your schedule. If you plan to meditate every day then you will probably end up meditating 5 or 6 days out of 7. If you only plan to meditate 4 days a week, it will probably end up being 2 or 3 days. Once your routine is established and you start to enjoy the benefits of meditation, you won’t want to let a day go past without meditating. Try to meditate at the same time each day. There is no ‘ideal’ time to meditate. Think about the time that is going to work best for you and that fits in with your other commitments such as family and work. There may be other considerations such as your level of tiredness in the evening, for example, which might mean that morning meditation is going to work better for you. Decide how you will time your meditation so you will know when to finish your session. You can choose to quietly check your watch when you think your time is up, or use a meditation timer which you can buy or download an app. Once you have been meditating for a while, you will become quite good at estimating the time correctly. For more tips visit our website or book a one-on-one session with Gwenda Cannard Meditation Teacher.

03.01.2022 We love books written by people with a lived experience of autism. Today in our team meeting, Dr Sonja Skocic presented on working with women with autism, her area of special interest. #autism #womenempowerment #womenwithautism #neurodiversity #strongertogether #celebratediversity #intelligence #books #reading #health #womensmentalhealth

02.01.2022 Food is fuel for our body and mind. Nourishing our bodies enables growth and repair and helps us function well day to day. Our brains need nourishment too in fact our brains use around 20% of our energy intake each day. Nourishing food provides the building blocks and energy for optimal functioning. There is no one super food for improving mood it’s about balance, good variety and including food from all of the five food groups. Think of foods working together like a symphony... orchestra, each player contributes an important part to get the best result. Variety ensures we obtain all the vitamins and minerals, healthy fats, fibre and protein. Improving your eating patterns and diet quality has been shown to reduce stress, improve sleep, increase concentration and improve mental wellbeing - Diane Rennard, Senior Dietitian #food #wellbeing #healthy #variety #wellness #yum #foodismedicine #drink #water #coffee #figs #photography #melbourne #dietitian #advice #calm #rest #goodfood #foodphotos #Melbcentre #women #healthywomen #womenempowerment #womenpsychology #psychology #psychologymelbourne #eggs #protein #carbs #nutrientdense Brooke Lark See more

02.01.2022 #LIVE: The Private Parts - Discussing women's sexual health Join Libbi Gorr and special guests Dr Elizabeth Farrell, gynaecologist and medical director at Jean Hailes, actor and comedian DianaNguyen, author and comedian Jean Kittson and sex therapist Linda Kirkman. Let us know if you have any questions for our panel.... In partnership with Jean Hailes for Women's Health and the Queen Victoria Women's Centre for #WomensHealthWeek.

02.01.2022 Our amazing practitioners from the Centre! They've all worked so hard this year supporting women from Melbourne, Victoria and beyond! #women #psychology #melbourne #telehealth #victoria #australia #womensmentalhealth #support #care #mentalhealth #womenandgirls #2020 #dietetics #yoga #arttherapy #creative #work #workingwomen #feminism #dbt #act #cbt #anxiety #depression #trauma #therapy #evidencebasedtherapies #science #course #learning #online