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Reconnect Wellness Centre

Locality: Riverstone, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 473 177 744

Address: 2/43 Garfield Road East 2765 Riverstone, NSW, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Today at 2pm Amjad Richani will be hosting Dr Jessica Becker live from Germany to talk about the amazing process of Heart Brain Coherance. To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/dib-tcje-ywr

24.01.2022 Telehealth is approved for all as of today. We will now encorage everyone to do online or phone sessions.

23.01.2022 Look how beautiful these are. Tiny and detailed and so intricate. There is beauty all around us. What I particularly love about these is the every day theme of the pieces. What do you think?

22.01.2022 Something positive to read! Well done Chuck!!

21.01.2022 Have you registered for the Community Catch Up tomorrow? We have special guest Akemi, live from the USA to talk to us about Hypnotherapy and do a relaxation exercise. No sales pitch, just her and us having a chat! (and you!)

21.01.2022 Welcome 2021! For some it brings hope of new opportunities and new beginnings. For others a fear that nothing will change. And both are right...what happens next depends on you! Here is a link to a podcast I did back in November. I was so busy I forgot to share it. This year I promise to practice what I preach and slow down. Its all about quality service and really making a difference. #mentalhealth #divorcesupport #menshealth #afterthedivorce

21.01.2022 Have you thought about doing online sessions but you are nervous about the whole thing? Tomorrow (Wednesday 24 March) we will be doing a free 30 minute online session. We will talk about Medicare guidelines, how we are keeping the office clean, some tips on anxiety and give you the opportunity to check out how zoom works. It really is easy once you get the hang of it!... Join us, 11am, from where ever you are! You can use your phone or computer. For more information or to get the link please message us. Spaces are limited.

19.01.2022 This is Charlie Chaplin at age 26, photographed 100 years ago. It’s believed he wrote the poem below at age 70. As I began to love myself I found that anguish... and emotional suffering are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth. Today, I know, this is Authenticity. As I began to love myself I understood how much it can offend somebody if I try to force my desires on this person, even though I knew the time was not right and the person was not ready for it, and even though this person was me. Today I call this Respect. As I began to love myself I stopped craving for a different life, and I could see that everything that surrounded me was inviting me to grow. Today I call this Maturity. As I began to love myself I understood that at any circumstance, I am in the right place at the right time, and everything happens at the exactly right moment. So I could be calm. Today I call this Self-Confidence. As I began to love myself I quit stealing my own time, and I stopped designing huge projects for the future. Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness, things I love to do and that make my heart cheer, and I do them in my own way and in my own rhythm. Today I call this Simplicity. As I began to love myself I freed myself of anything that is no good for my health food, people, things, situations, and everything that drew me down and away from myself. At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism. Today I know it is Love of Oneself. As I began to love myself I quit trying to always be right, and ever since I was wrong less of the time. Today I discovered that is Modesty. As I began to love myself I refused to go on living in the past and worrying about the future. Now, I only live for the moment, where everything is happening. Today I live each day, day by day, and I call it Fulfillment. As I began to love myself I recognized that my mind can disturb me and it can make me sick. But as I connected it to my heart, my mind became a valuable ally. Today I call this connection Wisdom of the Heart. We no longer need to fear arguments, confrontations or any kind of problems with ourselves or others. Even stars collide, and out of their crashing, new worlds are born. Today I know: This is Life!

19.01.2022 We cant change our past. But we can change how we think about it...and how we manage our thoughts.

17.01.2022 Free online session today...how to do online counselling via zoom.

17.01.2022 Join us for a free online catch up where you will learn some tips on using Zoom and we will do a relaxation exercise, happening every week. Check out the Events page for more details.

16.01.2022 We would never dismiss a man who came to us because of violence in his home. This has to stop. All violence is unacceptable. Period.

16.01.2022 We all get angry, And it is NOT the other person's fault. If you get angry it is a trigger within you. Something YOU need to work on. Do not blame someone else for your rage, do something about it. If you are living with an abusive partner (male or female), you can also do something, get help, learn how to manage, or how to leave. If you know someone who throws things, yells inappropriately, hits, then speak up. Don't sit there thinking "what is wrong with you", and not say anything. You could save a life.

16.01.2022 To all the dads out there, if you see your kids or dont...to all those who have a dad...here or gone....we acknowledge that Fathers Day is not always a happy day. It can be a reminder of a parent lost, a child not in your life. Today we hope that everyone can remind themselves of beautiful memories of fatherhood, of what it means to be dad, or have a dad, to cuddle dad if you can, to let them know they are loved. Remind yourself of lessons learnt from dad, and lessons still ...to come! Happy fathers day

15.01.2022 We like this. Too many people think that because they look like they are doing the work they are saving the world. They are not. You have to actually do the work!

15.01.2022 Welcome 2021! - https://mailchi.mp/be5f998717bd/welcome-2021

15.01.2022 Now is not the time to neglect your mental health! Times of crisis, uncertainty and fear is often where people may need these services most. It is, and is going to be a really tough time for some... and thats OK. We are here to help! If you are worried about coming in - we offer online consults so you do not need to leave your house. ... If financial situations have changed please discuss this with us - don't cancel because of it. Keep looking after you, and looking out for each other. Please email [email protected] or phone 0473177744 to discuss your appointment. Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Kids Helpline: 1800 551 80 Emergency: 000 Confidential Helpline: 1800 737 732 Mensline: 1300 78 99 78 Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277 A simple share might save someone's life.

14.01.2022 I often talk about the 5 love languages....here is a fun way of explaining what that means!!

14.01.2022 Check this guide out on Amazon. It has a interesting collection of articles written by experts on how to stay well during COVID-19. Leanne Allen, Reconnect Psychologist writes about "Supporting your Man", it is a brief look at how women can shift their perception of their partner to support him when he needs it. https://www.amazon.com.au/Your-Health-COVID-1//ref=sr_1_1

14.01.2022 Oh my....this is very powerful. Own who you are. Don't hide from it. It created who you are today. An amazing human.

13.01.2022 We now have massage and body contouring! Jasmin has joined Reconnect to give you that special touch in self care! Contact her on 0478 387 777 to ask questions or book an appointment.

13.01.2022 Women's Health Week 2020 This week is all about empowering and educating women about their health and wellbeing - today's focus is on "The Heads Up". According... to Beyond Blue, women experience higher rates of some mental illnesses than men; anxiety will affect 1 in 3 women in their lifetime, and depression will affect 1 in 6. In terms of eating disorders and PTSD, this tends to be more prevalent in women than men. It is a well known fact, and a thoroughly researched area, that vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to/exacerbate mental illness (for example, low iron can be a leading cause/contributor of depression). The same can be said for food intolerances and allergies; a whopping 97% of respondants in an independant laboratory analysis conveyed they noticed how the food/s they were sensitive to made the symptoms of their mood disorders worse. There are a few general rules for helping to minimise the negative impact of food on mental health: - Limit alcohol and caffeine intake. - Limit refined sugar and processed foods intake. - Drink plenty of water gradually throughout the day. - Eat a well-balanced diet of naturally occuring foods (eg. fruits, vegetables, proteins, healthy fats), thereby limiting packaged foods. - Get tested for food intolerances and food allergies from your qualified Nutritionist/Dietitian. There are certain foods that are neurotoxins, and they will almost always influence the brain-gut connection. Check out the womenshealthweek.com.au website for relevant links and comprehensive fact sheets. Photo source: Pinterest

13.01.2022 This is Charlie Chaplin at age 26, photographed 100 years ago. Its believed he wrote the poem below at age 70. As I began to love myself I found that anguish... and emotional suffering are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth. Today, I know, this is Authenticity. As I began to love myself I understood how much it can offend somebody if I try to force my desires on this person, even though I knew the time was not right and the person was not ready for it, and even though this person was me. Today I call this Respect. As I began to love myself I stopped craving for a different life, and I could see that everything that surrounded me was inviting me to grow. Today I call this Maturity. As I began to love myself I understood that at any circumstance, I am in the right place at the right time, and everything happens at the exactly right moment. So I could be calm. Today I call this Self-Confidence. As I began to love myself I quit stealing my own time, and I stopped designing huge projects for the future. Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness, things I love to do and that make my heart cheer, and I do them in my own way and in my own rhythm. Today I call this Simplicity. As I began to love myself I freed myself of anything that is no good for my health food, people, things, situations, and everything that drew me down and away from myself. At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism. Today I know it is Love of Oneself. As I began to love myself I quit trying to always be right, and ever since I was wrong less of the time. Today I discovered that is Modesty. As I began to love myself I refused to go on living in the past and worrying about the future. Now, I only live for the moment, where everything is happening. Today I live each day, day by day, and I call it Fulfillment. As I began to love myself I recognized that my mind can disturb me and it can make me sick. But as I connected it to my heart, my mind became a valuable ally. Today I call this connection Wisdom of the Heart. We no longer need to fear arguments, confrontations or any kind of problems with ourselves or others. Even stars collide, and out of their crashing, new worlds are born. Today I know: This is Life!

12.01.2022 So happy to welcome Camila to our team! Camilla speaks Spanish and Filipino. She has a passion for helping people with anxiety and school stress and we know you will love her.

11.01.2022 You may have seen everywhere yesterday R U OK? This initiative is to promote awareness of suicide and its prevention. I would like to propose 1 step further... When someone asks you "How are you" let go of the standard "ok' response and be honest.... "Ok" means nothing in Aust culture. We say it to hide how we really feel. So HOW ARE YOU REALLY? If you responded with terrible or anything along those lines who can you talk to now? A friend, colleague, family member? Lifeline (13 11 14) Beyond Blue or other professional.

11.01.2022 The mental health issues related to lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. The wonderful charity MIND have a 24 hour helpline: 1300 286 463 or for carers on 1300 554 660. No one needs to suffer alone. If you feel to, please copy and repost to share the helpline

11.01.2022 As you know mask wearing is compulsory inside again. From 11th most Reconnect practitioners will be back seeing clients. You can choose telehealth or please bring a mask with you.

11.01.2022 Best thing Ive read in ages ... "Get a rat and put it in a cage and give it two water bottles. One is just water, and one is water laced with either heroin or ...cocaine. If you do that, the rat will almost always prefer the drugged water and almost always kill itself very quickly, right, within a couple of weeks. So there you go. Its our theory of addiction. Bruce comes along in the 70s and said, Well, hang on a minute. Were putting the rat in an empty cage. Its got nothing to do. Lets try this a little bit differently. So Bruce built Rat Park, and Rat Park is like heaven for rats. Everything your rat about town could want, its got in Rat Park. Its got lovely food. Its got sex. Its got loads of other rats to be friends with. Its got loads of colored balls. Everything your rat could want. And theyve got both the water bottles. Theyve got the drugged water and the normal water. But heres the fascinating thing. In Rat Park, they dont like the drugged water. They hardly use any of it. None of them ever overdose. None of them ever use in a way that looks like compulsion or addiction. Theres a really interesting human example Ill tell you about in a minute, but what Bruce says shows that both the right-wing and left-wing theories of addiction are wrong. So the right-wing theory is its a moral failing, youre a hedonist, you party too hard. The left-wing theory is it takes you over, your brain is hijacked. Bruce says its not your morality, its not your brain; its your cage. Addiction is largely an adaptation to your environment. Weve created a society where significant numbers of our fellow citizens cannot bear to be present in their lives without being drugged, right? Weve created a hyperconsumerist, hyperindividualist, isolated world that is, for a lot of people, much more like that first cage than it is like the bonded, connected cages that we need. The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection. And our whole society, the engine of our society, is geared towards making us connect with things not people. If you are not a good consumer capitalist citizen, if youre spending your time bonding with the people around you and not buying stuffin fact, we are trained from a very young age to focus our hopes and our dreams and our ambitions on things we can buy and consume. And drug addiction is really a subset of that." ~ Johann Hari For more ... https://www.ted.com//johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_ - ** About the work of Bruce K. Alexander

10.01.2022 Have you ever thought about sound healing? If so Paris is a local lady who will be doing a session on Sunday 21st June via zoom. This is not related to Reconnect...We just think it will be a lovely experience! https://facebook.com/events/s/solstice-sound-celebration-onl/729550810921015/?ti=as

09.01.2022 Best thing I've read in ages ... "Get a rat and put it in a cage and give it two water bottles. One is just water, and one is water laced with either heroin or ...cocaine. If you do that, the rat will almost always prefer the drugged water and almost always kill itself very quickly, right, within a couple of weeks. So there you go. Its our theory of addiction. Bruce comes along in the 70s and said, Well, hang on a minute. Were putting the rat in an empty cage. Its got nothing to do. Lets try this a little bit differently. So Bruce built Rat Park, and Rat Park is like heaven for rats. Everything your rat about town could want, its got in Rat Park. Its got lovely food. Its got sex. Its got loads of other rats to be friends with. Its got loads of colored balls. Everything your rat could want. And theyve got both the water bottles. Theyve got the drugged water and the normal water. But heres the fascinating thing. In Rat Park, they dont like the drugged water. They hardly use any of it. None of them ever overdose. None of them ever use in a way that looks like compulsion or addiction. Theres a really interesting human example Ill tell you about in a minute, but what Bruce says shows that both the right-wing and left-wing theories of addiction are wrong. So the right-wing theory is its a moral failing, youre a hedonist, you party too hard. The left-wing theory is it takes you over, your brain is hijacked. Bruce says its not your morality, its not your brain; its your cage. Addiction is largely an adaptation to your environment. Weve created a society where significant numbers of our fellow citizens cannot bear to be present in their lives without being drugged, right? Weve created a hyperconsumerist, hyperindividualist, isolated world that is, for a lot of people, much more like that first cage than it is like the bonded, connected cages that we need. The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection. And our whole society, the engine of our society, is geared towards making us connect with things not people. If you are not a good consumer capitalist citizen, if youre spending your time bonding with the people around you and not buying stuffin fact, we are trained from a very young age to focus our hopes and our dreams and our ambitions on things we can buy and consume. And drug addiction is really a subset of that." ~ Johann Hari For more ... https://www.ted.com//johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_ - ** About the work of Bruce K. Alexander

09.01.2022 The inability to receive support from others is a trauma response. Your I don’t need anyone, I’ll just do it all myself conditioning is a survival tactic. And you needed it to shield your heart from abuse, neglect, betrayal, and disappointment from those who could not or would not be there for you. From the parent who was absent and abandoned you by choice or the parent who was never home from working three jobs to feed and house you. From the lovers who offered sexual inti...macy but never offered a safe haven that honored your heart. From the friendships and family who ALWAYS took more than they ever gave. From all the situations when someone told you we’re in this together or I got you then abandoned you, leaving you to pick up the pieces when shit got real, leaving you to handle your part and their part, too. From all the lies and all the betrayals. You learned along the way that you just couldn’t really trust people. Or that you could trust people, but only up to a certain point. Extreme-independence IS. A. TRUST. ISSUE. You learnt: if I don’t put myself in a situation where I rely on someone, I won’t have to be disappointed when they don’t show up for me, or when they drop the ball... because they will ALWAYS drop the ball EVENTUALLY right? You may even have been intentionally taught this protection strategy by generations of hurt ancestors who came before you. Extreme-independence is a preemptive strike against heartbreak. So, you don’t trust anyone. And you don’t trust yourself, either, to choose people. To trust is to hope, to trust is to be vulnerable. Never again, you vow. But no matter how you dress it up and display it proudly to make it seem like this level of independence is what you always wanted to be, in truth it’s your wounded, scarred, broken heart behind a protective brick wall. Impenetrable. Nothing gets in. No hurt gets in. But no love gets in either. Fortresses and armor are for those in battle, or who believe the battle is coming. It’s a trauma response. The good news is trauma that is acknowledged is trauma that can be healed. You are worthy of having support. You are worthy of having true partnership. You are worthy of love. You are worthy of having your heart held. You are worthy to be adored. You are worthy to be cherished. You are worthy to have someone say, You rest. I got this. And actually deliver on that promise. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy. You don’t have to earn it. You don’t have to prove it. You don’t have to bargain for it. You don’t have to beg for it. You are worthy. Worthy. Simply because you exist. -Jamila White, @inspiredjamila See more

09.01.2022 Coronaviris is something that we all need to be aware of. So we have decided to offer our clients on line sessions using zoom. If you concerned about your health we are asking all clients and practiotioners to use hand sanitizer and to stay home if unwell. In saying that your mental health is important so if you can go online for your appt please do! Research shows online sessions are just as effective as face to face. Call Anne on 0473177744 for more information.

09.01.2022 Russell's book "Recovery" is a great, down to earth, way of looking at the 12 step program. He says it as he sees it. And I supp ok se how many others see it too.

08.01.2022 Feel good story

08.01.2022 Understanding childhood trauma and the effect it has on people becomes a little clearer when you step into the circle. We are all born magnificent...

08.01.2022 https://lnkd.in/gavyDKM Actor, Justin Baldoni asks "Where are the men???" It is so true. It is always the women who comment, who support other men. What will it take for men to support each other? What will it take for men to feel ok to say "I need help"? We are on the right path, keep going. Keep up the conversations. #mentalhealth #divorcesupport #mensmentalhealth #trueequality

08.01.2022 We must always put our own stuff aside for our kids.

07.01.2022 I have some concerns about the #mensmentalheath challenge on FB at the moment. In response I'm issuing a #vulnerabilitychallenge.. Three people, men or women will be tagged in the comments to do the challenge. The challenge is to write,or video about something that either relates to your emotional or physical health. There is NO pressure to do it. If you don't want to do the challenge that's OK, instead share and like. Mental health awareness is not about pressuring other peo...ple to do something they don't feel comfortable with. It is about taking responsibility for yourself. This challenge is about proving that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. It is not as hard as you think it is to talk, and usually when you do, you feel so much better. Edit: I have been told #BeyondBlue are distancing from the original challenge for the same reason. Alcohol is not the solution. PS: Copy and paste these instructions in your share#Afterthedivorcee #mentalhealth #vulnerability #lookafteryourself #seekhelp

07.01.2022 Russells book "Recovery" is a great, down to earth, way of looking at the 12 step program. He says it as he sees it. And I supp ok se how many others see it too.

06.01.2022 To all the dads out there, if you see your kids or don't...to all those who have a dad...here or gone....we acknowledge that Fathers Day is not always a happy day. It can be a reminder of a parent lost, a child not in your life. Today we hope that everyone can remind themselves of beautiful memories of fatherhood, of what it means to be dad, or have a dad, to cuddle dad if you can, to let them know they are loved. Remind yourself of lessons learnt from dad, and lessons still ...to come! Happy fathers day

06.01.2022 Womens Health Week 2020 This week is all about empowering and educating women about their health and wellbeing - todays focus is on "The Heads Up". According... to Beyond Blue, women experience higher rates of some mental illnesses than men; anxiety will affect 1 in 3 women in their lifetime, and depression will affect 1 in 6. In terms of eating disorders and PTSD, this tends to be more prevalent in women than men. It is a well known fact, and a thoroughly researched area, that vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to/exacerbate mental illness (for example, low iron can be a leading cause/contributor of depression). The same can be said for food intolerances and allergies; a whopping 97% of respondants in an independant laboratory analysis conveyed they noticed how the food/s they were sensitive to made the symptoms of their mood disorders worse. There are a few general rules for helping to minimise the negative impact of food on mental health: - Limit alcohol and caffeine intake. - Limit refined sugar and processed foods intake. - Drink plenty of water gradually throughout the day. - Eat a well-balanced diet of naturally occuring foods (eg. fruits, vegetables, proteins, healthy fats), thereby limiting packaged foods. - Get tested for food intolerances and food allergies from your qualified Nutritionist/Dietitian. There are certain foods that are neurotoxins, and they will almost always influence the brain-gut connection. Check out the womenshealthweek.com.au website for relevant links and comprehensive fact sheets. Photo source: Pinterest

06.01.2022 We can't change our past. But we can change how we think about it...and how we manage our thoughts.

05.01.2022 Oh my....this is very powerful. Own who you are. Dont hide from it. It created who you are today. An amazing human.

05.01.2022 We are still COVID safe for 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/7ed0e1c/we-are-still-covid-safe-for-2021

04.01.2022 Haha so true! It takes a little practice but its easy once you get it!

03.01.2022 With eveything else happening it is easy to forget that life goes on!

02.01.2022 I have some concerns about the #mensmentalheath challenge on FB at the moment. In response Im issuing a #vulnerabilitychallenge.. Three people, men or women will be tagged in the comments to do the challenge. The challenge is to write,or video about something that either relates to your emotional or physical health. There is NO pressure to do it. If you dont want to do the challenge thats OK, instead share and like. Mental health awareness is not about pressuring other peo...ple to do something they dont feel comfortable with. It is about taking responsibility for yourself. This challenge is about proving that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. It is not as hard as you think it is to talk, and usually when you do, you feel so much better. Edit: I have been told #BeyondBlue are distancing from the original challenge for the same reason. Alcohol is not the solution. PS: Copy and paste these instructions in your share#Afterthedivorcee #mentalhealth #vulnerability #lookafteryourself #seekhelp

01.01.2022 There are some things you can control. Focus on those!