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Sharon Stinson Psychologist

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

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25.01.2022 Free webinars on Ice Addiction.

25.01.2022 The sudden telehealth switch prompted an overnight shift in the way health care is delivered in Australia.

24.01.2022 Its not enough to just theorise revolution, we need to actualise it TOGETHER. . . Lets do it through ~ ... #love #compassion #empathy #understanding #voice #listen #unity #change . . #collectiveconsciousness #consciouscollective #systemicracism #antiracism #racialtrauma #healingtrauma #intergenerationaltrauma . . . . Image sourced via @cattranquility_

24.01.2022 Does the world seem a harsh place right now? Now more than ever we need to learn and utilise the skills of psychological flexibility in order to maintain wellbeing and MENTAL HEALTH. ... I can assist you with that via face-to-face or telepsychology sessions. Contact me via private message so that we can organise a session tailored to your personal needs. Sharon. . . : A pic of SUNSHINE ON A STEM from my backyard last Summer. See more

23.01.2022 More on Cannabis The younger a user of cannabis is, the more likely they are to experience psychosis. ... Genetics and family history also play a big role in this. The ALT1 gene seems to play a role in more vulnerable people becoming addicted. In a bid to find out more about cannabis and mental health, there will be a four-year-study of adolescents and adults who use cannabis, and the impact it has on their brains. This is a world first study will involve scanning participants brains and examining mental health measures, memory and school achievement. EDUCATION is key, especially for those who are vulnerable. Research via Professor Val Curran -(Psychlopaedia.org).

23.01.2022 Disclaimer A gentle reminder ~ This is social media.... This is not therapy. This is not counselling. This is not a personal psychological service. Content posted on this account is provided solely for the purpose of information sharing and raising awareness about a range of topics. Thank YOU for being here. I truly value all the connections, even those of you following quietly in the background. THANK YOU . THANK YOU . THANK YOU . #socialmedia #disclaimer #psychologist #adelaidepsychologist #australianpsychologist #southaustralianbusiness #thankyouforbeinghere #thankyou @ Adelaide, South Australia

23.01.2022 Kudos to @the.holistic.psychologist for sharing this fab graphic of the pillars of mental wellness. I found myself reflecting on all the pillars & then went down the rabbit hole of ~ DISCOMFORT & ADVERSITY ~ because its more relevant to all of us, collectively, right now. In the general course of our lives, discomfort& adversity can either make or break our mental health. When we step outside of our comfort zone, learn new things, or face significant challenges & then exper...ience triumph, our brain responds with new growth, and its typically the way we develop psychological flexibility & resilience (Ive spoken about this stuff before). We certainly dont evolve by staying in a comfort bubble & avoiding life experiences. However when we experience deep trauma we tend to go into withdrawal & it might feel like we stop living for awhile. In this case it takes consistent effort with the other pillars to move beyond the negative impact of adversity & its usually totally possible to transcend the adversity. Its a different scenario though when the adversity is situated at the most basic level of human existence, as depicted in this second graphic of Maslows Hierarchy of Needs (via Rachel Rody, Minnesota) as there is little chance of being able to focus on the other pillars of wellbeing when all energy is channeled into basic survival. Thankfully, for the majority of people experiencing the COVID-19 Pandemic, it will be totally possible to keep working on all the pillars of wellbeing. However for the many people experiencing adversity at the most basic level of existence (perhaps for the first time in their lives) the trauma will run deep and if it is prolonged it could be difficult to transcend. And lets remember, in some parts of the world, there is unfathomable systemic adversity and peoples entire lives are centered around survival at the most basic level, even pre COVID. Lets check our privilege. Lets heighten our awareness of other peoples suffering. Lets be more discerning about the extremes of human behavior that we are now witnessing in others + experiencing within ourselves. Lets open our hearts. Lets offer our warmth to others, instead of coldly turning away.

23.01.2022 TRAUMA IMPACT Keeping it brief today with this great visual via @lindsaybraman .... . . . . #trauma #traumaimpact #traumaresponse #traumatherapy See more

21.01.2022 RESILIENCE The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. The ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something challenging happens. Developing resilience refers to a capacity to cope with change, adversity, & stress. It is an ability that we learn and cultivate throughout our lives by intentionally choosing our behaviors, thoughts, & actions.... Resilience can help offset the risks to your mental health such as depression & anxiety. Tips to build resilience : Prioritise your health & wellbeing, seek social connection, find ways to solve problems, face your fears, learn from your mistakes & failures, ask for help when you need it, use your strengths, find the purpose & value in every day, focus on gratitude & hope, develop helpful thinking habits, practice self compassion, practice mindful breathing & meditation. What other ways do you know to build resilience? There are lots more. . . . #resilience #mindhealth #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalhealthtips

21.01.2022 STAGES OF CHANGE The Transtheoretical model or the Stages of Change model, is an integrative, biopsychosocial model to conceptualise the process of any kind of intentional behavior change. It is a motivational and person-centered approach that is typically utilised as a way to provide structure for encouraging and managing behavior changes around addictive behaviors. Behaviour change is a process that unfolds over time through a sequence of stages: ... Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action + the stages of: Maintenance Relapse These stages are sequential, however it is a common part of the process to move back and forth between the stages, usually with some relapses, until the desired behaviour change or addiction recovery has been achieved. The outcome of the process of change is highly individual. This common graphic can be helpful for people to visualize the general process of behavior change, though each person will inevitably have their own unique experience and outcomes during their personal process of change. Substance dependence & addiction is one of the most common reasons that people experience impaired physical and mental health. I am not an addiction recovery specialist, however as a psychologist working with people over many years, I am very aware that behaviour change is crucial for all aspects of mind, brain and body health. INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOLOGY More to come on this topic. Stay tuned. #sharonstinsonpsychologist #integrativepsychology

21.01.2022 Human is Human. . . #collectiveconsciousness #consciouscollective ... . . . Image sourced via @eliesccpsychology . . I N T E G R A T I V E P.S.Y.C.H.O.L.O.G.Y

21.01.2022 This looks interesting. Exploring the concepts of inner deep listening, quiet still awareness & rewilding, amongst other things. https://facebook.com/events/s/living-room-conversations-miri/174186543997169/?ti=icl

20.01.2022 If an average human like me in my 50’s can learn to do something like #devaduuta (Fallen Angel yoga pose), what else might be possible? Well, all sorts of things. ... I get inspired by many people in their 50’s & beyond every single day because they are busting the myths of ageing and kicking ageism to the curb. I’m committed to doing the same. If you have been following me for awhile you may know that I have attempted to operate from two social media accounts: @sharonstinsonpsychologist + @midlife_menopause_beyond , however that is about to change. Moving forward I will be integrating these two accounts and only posting from @sharonstinsonpsychologist where I will continue to post on topics relevant to all adults across the lifespan as I have done so far & will also include topics relevant to the experience of midlife + ageing + longevity . Issues relating to midlife and ageing are relevant to everyone, because even if you are not close to those life stages YET, one day you might be lucky enough to experience that privilege (yes it’s an absolute privilege to evolve into our ageing selves even if it’s not always easy), and because right now you will undoubtedly have loved ones who are. Also the reality is that there is a massively rising ageing population across the whole world ... people who we will be interacting with, sharing life with, providing services to, receiving services from, and as such this awareness is key to all aspects of these human connections. Disclaimer: This post is not about driving the agendas of #selfcomparison #fitspo #antiageing #dietculture #bodyshaming #ageshaming or any type of #shaming for that matter, or complex #yogaposes (fallen angel pose is not a secret pathway to wellbeing at any age). There are many people experiencing midlife and ageing through a lens of chronic health/physical/injury/mobility challenges, and cognitive & mental health decline. There are also many who are not. The majority are living fulfilling & meaningful lives whilst learning to embrace their personal ageing challenges. So let’s raise an open narrative on all of it. Feel free to share your thoughts with me on this topic.

20.01.2022 https://theconversation.com/alcohol-and-your-brain-study-fi

20.01.2022 The Psychology of Sitting.

20.01.2022 Gut-Brain Psychology. As a practitioner Im on it 100%.

20.01.2022 Many months or years of extreme substance use (addiction) combined with a poor diet, can lead to malnutrition + multiple organ damage. It will take a toll on brain & body health, and some of it may be irreversible. That’s the bad news. However, there is hope and in any addiction recovery process, it is important to focus on the role of nutrition, especially anti-inflammatory plant based foods (such as leafy greens like kale & spinach as pictured) & foods high in omega 3’s ...... AND that’s just touching the mere surface. Any recovery journey requires the supervision & support from practitioners who have a strong awareness of the psychological & nutritional factors that influence recovery success. However if substance use has been extreme & prolonged this will definitely require the supervision of someone who is specifically trained in clinical nutrition, because it’s far more complex to repair long term brain & body damage (if at all possible). The good news is that there is a ton of recent research around this area of mental health worth paying attention to and my mind is soaking up as much of it as possible. Does this topic fascinate you too? If it’s not directly relevant to you, perhaps it’s useful for someone you know. : Home grown abundance - #leafy greens & #sunshineonastem #substancedependence #addiction #recoveryispossible #stagesofchange #contemplation #preparation #action #maintenance #relapseprevention #psychologicalsupport #nutritionalsupport *see earlier post -The model for behavior change (re addiction recovery).

19.01.2022 Stages of Change/Recovery ~ #theresaholeinmysidewalk An Autobiography in Five Short Chapters. by #PortiaNelson .... describes the classic human experience of engaging in deeply ingrained behavioral patterns that keep us stuck in outcomes that don’t serve our highest wellbeing. ... These patterns might have something to do with dependence/addiction, or perfectionism, or avoidance of life/responsibilities, or unhelpful thinking patterns, or resistance to making healthy love connections, or simply a same-old/same-old routine of life. How many times do we keep making choices that only lead us into the same hole in the sidewalk? As many times at it takes, until our eyes are wide open (coming out of denial) to recognize that we DO HAVE THE POWER to make other choices. It’s as simple, AND yet as complex, as that. The reality is that any process of change involves setbacks + resets, over & over again, until we reach the desired outcome. So #keeppractising #newchoices Over and over again. Reminder: check out my previous post (back in Aug 2020) on THE STAGES OF BEHAVIOUR CHANGE to see a visual step-wise process that needs to happen in order to achieve intentional behavior change. INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOLOGY . . . # #stagesofchange #behaviourchange #dailypatterns #setbacks #resets #recoveryispossible #motivationalinterviewing #psychologytools

19.01.2022 Cannabis and Mental Health. Cannabis is the most common illicit drug in Australia. ... Cannabis users may experience slower thinking & reflexes, depression, reduced motivation, delusions, panic attacks, anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, & psychosis. Long term users are at higher risk of suicide attempts. Addiction is increasing with one in nine users affected. The chemistry and its correlation with mental health is complex. Cannabis contains more than 100 different types of cannaboids, which are the chemicals that provide pleasant affects that users report plus medicinal benefits, such as pain relief. THC is a Cannaboid that provides the high, while CBD counteracts that side effect. If cannabis is higher in THC than CBD the user is more likely to develop a psychotic disorder, and more likely to become addicted. Current strains of Cannabis are cultivated with a higher ratio of THC (15% compared with 8% a few years ago). The stronger the Cannabis the more dealers charge for it. Profound, isnt it? I just had to share it with you. Research via Professor Val Curran -(Psychlopaedia.org).

19.01.2022 The forced removals of children from their families have brought trauma to generations of Indigenous communities. But theres now hope that a groundswell of Indigenous-led healing programs, which are culturally sensitive and acknowledge how history has shaped collective identity, will help these communities on their healing journey.

18.01.2022 (Oops ... this didn’t post over from Instagram yesterday ... so it’s a day late, yet doesn’t matter as it is relevant every day). WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2020 So many layers of our collective vulnerability continue to ripple in the consequences of EVERYTHING that has happened this year. ... I don’t need to make a list as we have all been present for, witnessed, experienced + survived the multiple epic challenges. This year the #worldmentalhealthday2020 campaign theme is Mental Health for All: Greater Investment - Greater Access. Yes! And a special acknowledgement to all the dedicated practitioners in the various human services fields. So many across the world, are now on that slippery slope to burnout. #mentalhealth #Investinmentalhealth #therippleeffect #collectiveconsciousness #worldmentalhealthday #wmhd #wmhd2020 . Image via @theblurtfoundation

18.01.2022 If I consider my life honestly, I can see that it is governed by a certain very small number of patterns of events which I take part in over and over again. If these few patterns are good for me, I can live well. If they are bad for me, I can’t. Author:... CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER. . #therippleeffect #urgesurfing #dependence #addiction #dailypatterns #recoveryispossible #youchoose #dayoneoroneday #mindhealth + #brainhealth + #bodyhealth = #mentalhealth . . Video: #portnoarlunga #porties See more

17.01.2022 Negative thoughts are like poisonous darts that insidiously damage our connection with ourselves and others. They are deceptive brain messages that disparage us, make us question our own self worth, fill us with self doubt or cause us to act against our own best interests - even to the point of self destruction - and often resulting in feelings of sadness, anxiety and despair! Typical unhelpful thinking styles include: All or nothing thinking... Overgeneralising Mental filter Disqualifying the positive Jumping to conclusions Magnification (catastrophising) & minimisation Emotional reasoning Shoulding & Musting Labeling Personalisation These thinking patterns can often feel rigid but It's ALWAYS possible to create more functional thoughts that serve you better. The first step is to notice which of thinking styles you are getting stuck in (usually more than one). If you need some assistance find an experienced practitioner who can help you identify YOUR specific thinking patterns + how you can manage them + introduce you to some new tools to experiment with to improve your mind health. . . . @sharonstinsonpsychologist #unhelpfulthinkingstyles #mindhealth #mindshift #turnyourthinkingupsidedown #adelaidepsychologist #australianpsychologist

16.01.2022 Why is a sunset so important? https://www.mhanational.org//how-blue-light-affects-mental

16.01.2022 Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. (Martin Luther King, Jr). ... Relevant to: Any kind of social prejudice, discrimination, or abuse. The home, school, workplace, organizational, state or country environments. The Individual, community, systemic, corporate, or collective level. Specifically including ~ bullying, intimidating, patronizing, humiliating, gaslighting, ghosting ~ behaviours, + all kinds of emotional/mental/physical/sexual/spiritual abuse, and ALL the associated conspiracies of silence. Specifically encompassing sexismbodyismableismgenderismracismageismclassismhomophobia Have I missed anything? Why is a psychologist posting about this? Because these issues form the raw content of nearly all of the conversations that Ive ever participated in with my clients, over the many years in clinical practice. It is time to stop this pervasive ~ SYSTEMIC INTOLERANCE SCHEMA ~ across the world. #systemicintolerance #socialprejudice #systemicdiscrimination #Itistime for #socialjustice #itistimeforaloverevolution . . . Image via @leunigstudio

16.01.2022 Sun, Circadian Rhythms & Mood . In humans, the circadian rhythm synchronizes certain behavioral and biological processes through a daily cycle, partly regulated by sunlight. The processes that the circadian rhythm regulates include sleep-wake behavior, hormone secretion, cellular function, and gene expression.... These systems are so important that increasing evidence shows their disruption can lead to certain cancers, metabolic dysfunction ... and MOOD INSTABILITY. . Before the invention of the light bulb, our circadian rhythms were well in sync with the sun, because nighttime light disruption was minimal. Blue light is naturally emitted from the sun, and the intensity of the wavelength peaks during the day. The suns setting should thereby limit our exposure to blue light during the evening. . However, our use of artificial lighting & electronics now prolongs our daily exposure. Exposure to nighttime lighting can disrupt the circadian rhythm. This disruption likely leads to a lower quality and quantity of sleep- which can result in suppression of several processes that are known to affect mood. . Extracted from: How Blue Light Affects Mental Health Christine Dearmont. . So, biologically speaking our total WELLBEING is strongly linked to the sunsetting and the sunrising every single day. Its a big topic and Ive posted the full article (via Mental Health America) over on my Facebook page. Go there to find out what you can do about it. . . : This pic of mine was captured at sunset earlier this year during a walk to see the yearly #brightonjettysculptures event. I also captured her during a pretty pastel sunrise and you can see that pic over at my other account @midlife_menopause_beyond See more

15.01.2022 Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, fresh air and a little flower. #hanschristianandersen . .... #freshair + #sunshine + #littleflower = #mentalwellbeing . . #mentalhealthtip #mentalhealthsupport #ecopsychology #naturetherapy #naturepsychology . . : Flashback to 12 months ago. #newzealand #nzsouthisland #roadtrip

14.01.2022 Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Australia. 1 in 10 recent drinkers (9.9%) are likely to meet the criteria for alcohol dependence. ... More young adults are abstaining from alcohol, and older people are more likely to drink daily, especially people over the age of 70, although people in the 50-60 age category are more likely to drink at higher risk levels. More than 1 in 5 people (21%) had been verbally or physically abused, or put in fear by someone under the influence of alcohol in the previous 12 months. These stats are via the National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2019 (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare). I am very curious to see what the stats will look like when the 2020 (post COVID-19 restrictions) survey is completed, the prediction being that alcohol use has dramatically increased across the nation. #mindhealth #brainhealth #bodyhealth = #mentalhealth #integrativepsychology

13.01.2022 Urge surfing is a #mindfulness technique to train the brain to not act on ANY behavior that you want to reduce or stop. It’s relevant to chemical dependence (alcohol/drugs, cigarettes, vaping, sugar, coffee, food etc) and process dependence (excessive -spending, gambling, exercising, porn, masturbation, sex, sleeping, ruminating, screen time etc).... Metaphor: Imagine that urges are like ocean waves, they come in small, they grow and peak, they dissipate & pass. You can ride the wave of the urge, like a surfer on a surfboard. Use your breath as the surfboard until the wave passes. Notice your breath. Notice your thoughts. Notice your body sensations. #getcurious. What was the trigger? What is the emotion? Observe without judging, fighting or feeding the thoughts/urge. Continue to gently bring your awareness back to the breath. Keep practising. Whatever you repeat gets stronger, and whatever you don’t repeat gets weaker. If you practise urge surfing, your ability to surf the urge will likely increase and get stronger. Remind yourself that urges rarely last longer than 30mins. Ride the urge wave for as long as you can. And just so you know ... urge surfing is just one tool in the dependence/addiction recovery toolkit. You have to start somewhere. . . #urgesurfing #surftheurge #smallchanges #smallchangesbigresults #recoveryispossible #recoveryjourney . #mindhealth #brainhealth #physicalhealth = #mentalhealth

13.01.2022 Gut-Brain Psychology. As a practitioner I’m on it 100%.

13.01.2022 Marijuana is not just marijuana . Marijuana is much more potent now than ever before. ... Even casual use causes major neurological changes in the brain which has long term effects on motivation & working memory. Working memory is the backbone of your mind. What you think, what you plan, what you feel. Information source: Research via Dr Hans Breiter. Psychiatrist . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #marijuanaandmentalhealth #cannabisandmentalhealth #neurologicalchanges #cognitiveimpairment #workingmemory #brainhealth #marijuana #cannabis

12.01.2022 METHAMPHETAMINE USE IN AUSTRALIA. Methamphetamine is a class of stimulant drugs including: *Amphetamine (speed, base, crystal) *Ecstasy *Cocaine.... These drugs stimulate the brain and central nervous system, leading to increased alertness and physical activity. Of particular concern is the crystalline form of metamphetamine called ICE. In Australia, ICE usage peaked in the late 90’s, however data from the 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey indicated that: *Overall rates of meth use have declined over recent years, BUT *among those who do use meth, ICE is the more popular form, AND *those who use ICE are more likely to use it more regularly. ICE is a particular problem in rural and remote communities, and it’s highly possible ICE use has escalated across the nation this year, particularly because it is easily accessible and affordable in comparison to other forms of meth. That will become an important correlate with usage, in the context of our current economic downturn due to COVID-19. Hospital records indicate that rates of regular and DEPENDENT meth use have increased, as indicated by psychosis & other mental health problems, as well as meth-related deaths. Abuse and crime is also increasing in relation to ICE use. The sad reality is that compared to other drugs, ICE has a shorter window of time in which a first-time user will develop full-blown dependence. In just six months of regular ICE usage, all aspects of a user’s physical/emotional/mental/psychological wellbeing, family safety, friendship network, career, and future potential will be completely dismantled. It can be that brutal. #mindhealth #brainhealth #bodyhealth = #mentalhealth . . #metamphetamine #meth #crystalmeth #ICE

12.01.2022 Hey all, Im currently in a phase of business transition and collaboration, so you are going to notice some changes around here starting with ~ ... NEW ACCOUNT NAME: @sharonstinsonpsychologist Formerly @ integrative_psychology . . Still offering an #integrativepsychology approach in clinical practice. Still offering a service to support YOU to align in mind-brain-body health. Still offering a variety of services to ADULTS across the lifespan, regarding a variety of life stressors/life transitions. Still offering services regarding Midlife and Ageing Psychology. Still also offering support to women and men in their mid to late adult years over @midlife_menopause_beyond . Cheers to change ... and a big THANK YOU for being here with me.

10.01.2022 BLACK LIVES MATTER By Smita Deshpande. . All lives matter some like to say, ... But truth be told its never been that way. Devalued from birth, Denied basic rights, For others what is granted, Blacks must always fight. . Systematically downtrodden, diminished, degraded, Presumption of innocence none, automatically indicted. At risk, in harms way, exposed to danger, When their doorsteps they cross and outside venture. Their homes, man castle, not a guarantee, No promise of safety or sanctity. . No daytime stroll in the park just for a lark, Harassed, hounded, hunted, killed if out after dark. With distrust, doubt, derision always greeted, Unfairness and injustice routinely meted. . Of moral and national duty a shocking dereliction, If there is no collective mission and immediate correction. So time to stand up, words repeatedly to utter, Black lives are valued and unequivocally matter. Image credit: @alexameadeart See more

10.01.2022 I plan to remain firmly planted in the #consciouscollective ! What about YOU? ... #activism against #systemicracism . . Image via @brains_and_brushes See more

09.01.2022 BE THE PERSON YOU NEEDED WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER Nuture yourself. Nourish yourself. Hydrate yourself.... Move your beautiful body. Let your weary bones rest. . Encourage yourself to live your truth. Soothe yourself with loving words when you are distressed. . Applaud your achievements, successes, and efforts. Set boundaries for yourself. . Make your boundaries clear to others. . Make agreements with yourself and keep them. . Honour your needs. Show yourself unconditional love/kindness/gentleness. Fill yourself up with self compassion and forgiveness. ... and then ... ripple all of that out to the world. See more

09.01.2022 One of the outcomes of COVID-19 is an increasing awareness of the positive benefits of connecting with nature. #covid19mentalhealth . Its no secret that time outside in green spaces, coastlines, and urban outdoor areas can improve mood, mental health, & life satisfaction. ... Even a glimpse of nature from a window or via photographs and videos, or a guided nature meditation can have a positive impact on mood & wellbeing. Ive talked about all of this over the years with my clients, and via social media, and I have encouraged it consistently in more recent times. . During our time of physical isolation, I saw more evidence of this when out walking my local streets. I saw more evidence when out walking or driving along my local beaches. I saw even more evidence over this recent weekend, when South Australians were finally given the green light to start integrating back into daily life (because we now have zero cases of COVID). The entire coastline and green spaces of #southaustralia were teeming with smiling people having nature experiences. And then, I saw more evidence when people posted their magical nature experiences on social media. . So, people. Keep doing all that. Keep sharing all that. Its so good for your/our health and wellbeing. . Oh, and dont be surprised when you hear more about the emerging fields of Ecopsychology & Ecotherapy in the future. This is ALL about nature & its impact on physical health, mental health, and overall wellbeing. . . : My pic of a sunset moment earlier this year at the #brightonjettyclassicsculptures event . #brightonsa #adelaidesunset See more

09.01.2022 Go wild and take the medicine that’s just outside ...

08.01.2022 Eyes wide open .... COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS.

07.01.2022 Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success and love; it will all come back to you in abundance. This is the law of nature. Steve Maraboli. : These are the most recent backyard sunflowers, as they grew under the momentum of winter sunshine to fulfill their destiny of yellowness. ... . . . #planttheseeds #seedsofchange #seedsoflove #seedsofhope #growhope #sunshineonastem See more

07.01.2022 How dare we be so human! {Read that in a soft, gentle tone of humor ~ with an intention of compassion +self-compassion} If you are one to judge mistakes (your own & those of others) HARSHLY, and you experience difficulty with:... Compassion Self-Compassion Forgiveness + Self-Forgiveness .... Then you may want to consider working with me on: #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfEsteem #Perfectionism #SelfCompassion Medicare rebates & private health insurance rebates may apply for Australian residents. Face to Face sessions will gradually resume over the next few weeks (COVID-19 risk minimisation policy applies). Telehealth will continue to be available for all local & national clients. #multimodalapproach #psychoeducation #cognitivebehaviourtherapy #cbt #mindfulnessbasedcognitivethetherapy #mbct #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #act #positivepsychology #strengthsbasedtherapy #yogasomatics #yoga #individualisedapproach INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOLOGY @ Adelaide, South Australia

05.01.2022 HELIOPHILIA (noun) An attraction or adaptation to sunlight; A desire to stay in the sun; A lover of sunlight. .... ... as a sunflower . . The human body requires regular sunlight to top up Vitamin D levels. . Vitamin D is crucial for optimal health & wellbeing. Vit D deficiency is strongly linked to depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance. . Vitamin D deficiency must be addressed in the management of physical health and MENTAL HEALTH. . People who have darker skin are at a higher risk of Vitamin D deficiency, although many people think it is the reverse situation. . People who have autoimmune challenges, and people over the age of 50 have greater difficulty synthesizing the UV rays in the body, and are therefore more likely to be Vit D deficient. . Humans are #heliophiles . #facethesuntoday . : My backyard #sunflowers from last Summer. #heliophilic #heliophile # #sunlight #naturallight #healthawareness #mentalhealthawareness #integrativepsychology

05.01.2022 Disconnect from the couch and screens. Reconnect with the natural world. ... This post is inspired by an article via #DrFrankLipman that I shared recently on my fb page .... Go Wild and Take the Medicine That’s Just Outside Your Door. He cites a load of information relating to spending time in nature to boost immunity & wellness, to calm the nervous system & the mind, to become a nicer human, to boost athletic performance, to refresh mental performance, and to simply connect with people in joy. : Video is mine, taken near Parsons Beach, #fleurieupeninsula on a coastal trail hike. #mentalhealthtips #gowild #rewilding #healinginnature #naturehealing #naturetherapy #naturepsychology #ecopsychology #integrativepsychology

04.01.2022 Now shall I walk or shall I ride? Ride, Pleasure said: Walk, Joy replied W. H Davies ... Never underestimate the power of a few words in a random quote. . INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOLOGY #exerciseandmentalhealth #exerciseismedicine #exercisedaily #happybrain #dopamine #endorphins #serotonin #norepinephrine #neurotransmitters #walk #ride #joy #pleasure #wellbeing #mentalhealthawarenesseveryday

03.01.2022 Activate the awakening of your heart through self compassion + self kindness + self forgiveness + self care + self love. Not just once or twice. ... Not just every now and then. Act with intentional habits over and over again, until self destruction is no longer the familiar path. #mindhealth #brainhealth #bodyhealth #mentalhealth #changeispossible #selfgrowth #selfdevelopment #intentionalliving #sharonstinsonpsychologist #integrativepsychology

02.01.2022 Connecting in solidarity with all my practitioner peers to assist in meaningful healing of racial trauma. . #systemicracism #antiracism #racialtrauma #healingtrauma #intergenerationaltrauma

01.01.2022 Alcohol can have a major impact on mental health. Alcohol is a depressant. It slows your body down and changes the chemical makeup in your brain. ... It deadens your mind to #mentalpain and your body to #physicalsuffering. It impacts on your #mood #energylevels #sleepingpatterns #concentration #memory #focus #motivation It also increases #riskybehaviour #aggression #selfharm #suicide Alcohol dependence often masks #depression, #anxiety, #lowconfidence, and #lowselfesteem. Alcohol is typically the drug of choice to numb insidious #chronicstress and also #grief. Any time is a good time to explore your relationship with alcohol. To start with ask yourself: what emotion am I suppressing with alcohol? INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOLOGY #sharonstinsonpsychologist #adelaidepsychologist

01.01.2022 * GROW THE GOOD From a sociological perspective, 2020 is really establishing itself to be one of the most poignant years of meaningful growth in human history. And we are only just half way through! ... So far the growth relates to values around: #socialJustice #EconomicJustice #SustainableLiving #Peace #Health #Joy Ive been thinking about this for a few weeks now, and Im also wondering what else is to come. In the meantime the inspiration for my post today comes from the video reposted here via @dissociated_soma. (A page that always inspires me by the way) a powerful post by @chopra which Ive shared up there in my insta story today (if you are reading this post in a few days time and missed seeing my story then let me know and I will send the story link to you via private message). #collectiveconsciousness #consciouscollective #growthegood #throughthepain #sociologicalchange #growthroughwhatyougothrough #universalpeace #joy I N T E G R A T I V E P.S.Y.C.H.O.L.O.G.Y

01.01.2022 Hey all, The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) recently published the results of the National Drug Strategy Household Survey (2019).... Here are some of the results in brief: More Australians are giving up alcohol, but it still remains the most commonly used drug in Australia. Fewer Australians are smoking daily than ever before. There has been a drop in non-medical use of pain killers & opoids. The use of some illicit drugs - Marijuana/cannabis, Ecstasy, cocaine, Hallucinogens, Inhalants & Ketamine - have increased. Keep in mind, most of the information in the media release is for the time before the 2019/2020 summer bushfires & the COVID-19 pandemic. We already know that substance use has increased during this year, but to what extent remains to be seen. So, with many parts of Australia now back in various levels of restrictions, I thought I might encourage people to consider this information and reflect on substance use and its impact on mental health. As Ive mentioned in the past, I am not an addiction specialist, however I do see substance use being a common factor in the presentation of mental/physical health decline in some of my client referrals (across all age demographics), particularly in relation to alcohol & marijuana. In conjunction with survey stats, I will share some of the latest research on various substances, & in particular their impact on mind/brain/body health, and perhaps a few tips & strategies here and there around reducing use/dependence & harm reduction. #substanceuse #substanceuseawareness #substanceuseprevention #substanceuserecovery #aihw #australians #australianhealth #australianlife #australianpsychologist #integrativepsychology