Lynne Woolfson- in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Psychologist

Lynne Woolfson-

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 405 185 353

Address: Caulfield 3162 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 WUHAN. It's roughly day 48 of the city's quarantine. We've been locked in our apartment complex for many weeks. I haven't eaten out since January 19. We're livi...ng in such strange times. After my last post, which was all about locks on doors and further restrictions, my husband asked me if I've posted any of the good. But...but... well, but nothing. That convicted me. So from the epicenter of the coronavirus, here is just SOME of the good we have been experiencing because of the lockdown: (Be warned - there is no way this post could be short.) Our family life has never been better. Usually one weekend is long enough before I'm ready to send each of us back to school or work. But for SEVEN weeks, we've been home together with very little outside influences or distraction, forced to reconnect with one another, learn how to communicate better, give each other space, slow down our pace, and be a stronger family than ever before. We've learned how to accept help from others. During this time, we've HAD to rely on others to show us how to get food and other things we need. People here are so good, and they want to help. It's satisfying to accept the help. Shopping is so much easier now. It comes straight to our complex, and we just pick it up. Simple. Right now I hear birds outside my window (on the 25th floor). I used to think there weren't really birds in Wuhan, because you rarely saw them and never heard them. I now know they were just muted and crowded out by the traffic and people. All day long now I hear birds singing. It stops me in my tracks to hear the sound of their wings. Spring in Wuhan is absolutely stunning. God has been giving us glimpses of the beauty to come with near-perfect weather. Because of lockdown, we get to watch spring slowly unfold right in front of us with no work, traffic, pollution, or other distractions. I have pulled up my chair and am ready for the creator's show. My cooking has gotten way more creative. I'm cooking like a homesteader. Housekeeping hasn't suffered, either. We take naps in the middle of the day sometimes. We've all been reading so much more than before. I've reconnected with lots of old friends. We've talked with our families more than ever before. We still work and do school, but all from home and all on flexible hours. It is not perfect, but it is fairly productive and good. We are exercising more. Because we borrowed a rowing machine from school right before the lockdown, Edgar Franks has been rowing regularly at home and has lost several kilos already. I still walk in the morning as usual, but I do so with no time restrictions and now with friend Erika Carlson. In my yoga world, I have finally done a forearm stand. I also share goofy yoga photos each day with a local friend/yogi. This keeps us connected in spirit and movement. I could devote a whole post to the amazing community we've been blessed with because of this lockdown. We live near 4 other staff members, most of whom we didn't know well at all prior to this. Because of this quarantine, we have bonded with and supported each other in ways that I've never experienced in 9 years of living here. (Crowd sourcing for feminine products and coffee, creatively sharing overstock of carrots and squash, etc) Friday night, we four staff women celebrated Julia Marie Roehrkasse's birthday together. We four have never before been together without husbands, kids, or larger community. But that night, I felt like I won the lottery in the friendship department. Our gathering was genuine in a way that can only be shared by people who are experiencing the same thing at the same time and understand what each other are going through. This bond we have may lessen when our world gets back to normal, but for now I wouldn't trade it for anything. It is good. My prayer life has never been better and my study time has been much more real. I have quiet time that is actually (usually) quiet - and I can devote real time to it. Most days I have so much more time to think, to listen, to process, and to discover. I am discovering the good gifts that God has given me and my family. More than anything, I am bowled over by his goodness at every turn. He overwhelms me with his goodness. We had "church" by Zoom this morning at 10:30, as usual. My husband just woke up from his nap. My kid is reading quietly on the couch. I have the luxury of writing uncensored here on FB. We are about to go pick up a ham that a friend is giving us, taking her our coffee and cranberries to share. God is providing so many opportunities for good while we are here, and he is showing us his goodness every single moment. We are at peace in the epicenter of the virus. We are at peace in the epicenter of his will. Fear is a faithless coward and has no place in the lives of believers. Fear and worry have no seat at our table. We're here because he wants us here, right now, for his purpose. Coronavirus wants you to isolate and stock up and take care of your own first. Instead, look to him first while you take care of others. In community, we can do so much more than we can do on our own. God is caring for us so richly and showering us with SO MUCH GOOD each and every moment. And the song just plays nonstop in my head - Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God. It chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the 99. I couldn't earn it, I don't deserve it, still, You give Yourself away. Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God. Psalm 118:6 - The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Pray. #wuhanjiayou #prayforwuhan

24.01.2022 #choose #attitude #

23.01.2022 Looking on the brightside #weareallinthistogether #dogsofinstagram #covid_19 #psychologists #phonetherapy #telecall #improvisation #melbournepsychologist #spiritualpsychology #dogtherapy

20.01.2022 #difficult times #kindnessmatters #supporteachother #scaryttimes #anxiety #depression #help #thelehealthavailable #calltherapy #clinicalpsychology #melbourneosychologist

20.01.2022 Free 15 minute consultation if you think your teenager might be depressed? With neuroscience based Counsellor.

19.01.2022 Bring your own blankets #socialdistancing #freshair #stillfacetoface#wtfisgoingonhere #covidnightmare #clinicalpsychology #staysafe ##lookaftermentalhealth

17.01.2022 Painting over previous paintings.. fun times.. The use of artistic methods to enhance mental health is well known. Art therapy is a technique rooted in the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being. Art, either creating it or viewing others art, is used to help people explore emotions, develop self-awareness, cope with stress. I thought Id try it again.. not very sophisticated but fun.. anyone else painting ?

16.01.2022 #safetyfirst #safeplaces #socialdistancing #covid_19 #melbournepsychologist #spiritualpsychology #empathsbelike #scarytimes #helpless #overwhelming #anxiety #telehealth #calltherapy #videocalls #justgotzoom #stayhealthy

16.01.2022 The only bird that will peck at an Eagle, is the crow. He sits on his back and bites his neck. The Eagle does not respond or fight with the crow. It doesn't was...te time or energy on the crow. It simply opens its wings and begins to rise higher in the sky. The higher the flight, the harder it is for the crow to breathe. Eventually the crow falls due to lack of oxygen. Stop wasting your time with the crows. Just take them to your heights and they'll fade. Too good not to share May you fly to new heights....

14.01.2022 Great resource for anyone grappling with narcissistic people in their lives.

13.01.2022 Dr Russel Harris has this knack of making complex ideas understandable. He is a legend!

13.01.2022 Yes it is #covid #unprecedented #melbournepsychologist #osychology #fragile #mentalhealth #psych #strange #motherearth #stayathome

13.01.2022 WE ARE NOT IN THE SAME BOAT ... I keep hearing that everyone is in the same boat. But it's really not like that. We are in the same storm yes, but we are not in the same boat. Your ship can be shipwrecked and mine cannot. Or vice versa. For some, quarantine is optimal and full of moments of reflection, of reconnection and peace. Life is easy in flip flops, with a glass of Coke or or a cup of tea in hand. ... For others, this is a desperate crisis. For others it is facing real loneliness. For some it means peace, rest time and a bit of a holiday. For others, this is torture as they wonder how they are going to pay their bills? Others were concerned about the bread for the weekend and if the pasta will last for a few more days. Some were in their "home office" doing all can to protect the company they work for and still do an honest days work from home. Others are looking through rubbish bins to survive. Some want to go back to work because they are running out of money but in the same breathe they worried about a virus and they have questions about it. Others want to kill those who break the quarantine. Some need to break the quarantine to stand in a queue at the supermarket. Others just really want to escape. Others criticize the government for the queue at the shop and for all the uncertainty. Some have faith in God and are patiently praying and waiting for miracles in 2020. Others say the worse is yet to come and that's probably our reality. Truth is life as we knew it before is gone. So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different. And each one will emerge, in his/her own way, from that storm. Some with a tan from their pool. Others with scars on the soul. It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance. Not just looking, more than looking, actually seeing. See beyond the political party, beyond religion, beyond the nose on your face. Do not underestimate the pain of others if you do not feel it. Do not judge the good life of others, do not condemn the bad life of others. Just don't be a judge. Let us not judge the one who lacks, as well as the one who exceeds him. We are on different ships and all looking to survive. Let everyone navigate their route with respect, empathy and responsibility. Stop the judgment and please just be kind. Written by Nicki Peverett

13.01.2022 A book to help your young child deal with fears. All in rhyme it teaches simple breathing strategies, mindfulness and imagery..Available on Amazon. Stay safe See the link in the comment below..

12.01.2022 Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. They are rich who own the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. Finish every day and be done with it.... You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit to be hindered by your old nonsense. Each new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays. Ralph Waldo Emerson (para.)

12.01.2022 Beautiful site at Caulfield park yesterday.

10.01.2022 We can make our own hand sanitizers #makeyourown #sanitizer #stayhealthy #flattenthecurve #stillconsulting #melbournepsychologist #staysafe #happyweekend

09.01.2022 Harvard has free online courses! https://online-learning.harvard.edu/catalog/free

08.01.2022 "If the mountain seems too big today, Then climb a hill instead. If the morning brings you sadness, Its okay to stay in bed. If the day ahead weighs heavy... And your plans feel like a curse, Theres no shame in re-arranging, Dont make yourself feel worse. If a shower stings like needles And a bath feels like youll drown, If you havent washed your hair for days, Dont throw away your crown! A day is not a lifetime, A rest is not defeat. Dont think of it as failure, Just a quiet, kind retreat. Its okay to take a moment From an anxious, fractured mind. The world will not stop turning While you get realigned. The mountain will still be there When you want to try again, So climb it in your own time ...and love yourself til then." By Laura Ding - Edwards

07.01.2022 WUHAN. Its roughly day 48 of the citys quarantine. Weve been locked in our apartment complex for many weeks. I havent eaten out since January 19. Were livi...ng in such strange times. After my last post, which was all about locks on doors and further restrictions, my husband asked me if Ive posted any of the good. But...but... well, but nothing. That convicted me. So from the epicenter of the coronavirus, here is just SOME of the good we have been experiencing because of the lockdown: (Be warned - there is no way this post could be short.) Our family life has never been better. Usually one weekend is long enough before Im ready to send each of us back to school or work. But for SEVEN weeks, weve been home together with very little outside influences or distraction, forced to reconnect with one another, learn how to communicate better, give each other space, slow down our pace, and be a stronger family than ever before. Weve learned how to accept help from others. During this time, weve HAD to rely on others to show us how to get food and other things we need. People here are so good, and they want to help. Its satisfying to accept the help. Shopping is so much easier now. It comes straight to our complex, and we just pick it up. Simple. Right now I hear birds outside my window (on the 25th floor). I used to think there werent really birds in Wuhan, because you rarely saw them and never heard them. I now know they were just muted and crowded out by the traffic and people. All day long now I hear birds singing. It stops me in my tracks to hear the sound of their wings. Spring in Wuhan is absolutely stunning. God has been giving us glimpses of the beauty to come with near-perfect weather. Because of lockdown, we get to watch spring slowly unfold right in front of us with no work, traffic, pollution, or other distractions. I have pulled up my chair and am ready for the creators show. My cooking has gotten way more creative. Im cooking like a homesteader. Housekeeping hasnt suffered, either. We take naps in the middle of the day sometimes. Weve all been reading so much more than before. Ive reconnected with lots of old friends. Weve talked with our families more than ever before. We still work and do school, but all from home and all on flexible hours. It is not perfect, but it is fairly productive and good. We are exercising more. Because we borrowed a rowing machine from school right before the lockdown, Edgar Franks has been rowing regularly at home and has lost several kilos already. I still walk in the morning as usual, but I do so with no time restrictions and now with friend Erika Carlson. In my yoga world, I have finally done a forearm stand. I also share goofy yoga photos each day with a local friend/yogi. This keeps us connected in spirit and movement. I could devote a whole post to the amazing community weve been blessed with because of this lockdown. We live near 4 other staff members, most of whom we didnt know well at all prior to this. Because of this quarantine, we have bonded with and supported each other in ways that Ive never experienced in 9 years of living here. (Crowd sourcing for feminine products and coffee, creatively sharing overstock of carrots and squash, etc) Friday night, we four staff women celebrated Julia Marie Roehrkasses birthday together. We four have never before been together without husbands, kids, or larger community. But that night, I felt like I won the lottery in the friendship department. Our gathering was genuine in a way that can only be shared by people who are experiencing the same thing at the same time and understand what each other are going through. This bond we have may lessen when our world gets back to normal, but for now I wouldnt trade it for anything. It is good. My prayer life has never been better and my study time has been much more real. I have quiet time that is actually (usually) quiet - and I can devote real time to it. Most days I have so much more time to think, to listen, to process, and to discover. I am discovering the good gifts that God has given me and my family. More than anything, I am bowled over by his goodness at every turn. He overwhelms me with his goodness. We had "church" by Zoom this morning at 10:30, as usual. My husband just woke up from his nap. My kid is reading quietly on the couch. I have the luxury of writing uncensored here on FB. We are about to go pick up a ham that a friend is giving us, taking her our coffee and cranberries to share. God is providing so many opportunities for good while we are here, and he is showing us his goodness every single moment. We are at peace in the epicenter of the virus. We are at peace in the epicenter of his will. Fear is a faithless coward and has no place in the lives of believers. Fear and worry have no seat at our table. Were here because he wants us here, right now, for his purpose. Coronavirus wants you to isolate and stock up and take care of your own first. Instead, look to him first while you take care of others. In community, we can do so much more than we can do on our own. God is caring for us so richly and showering us with SO MUCH GOOD each and every moment. And the song just plays nonstop in my head - Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God. It chases me down, fights til Im found, leaves the 99. I couldnt earn it, I dont deserve it, still, You give Yourself away. Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God. Psalm 118:6 - The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Pray. #wuhanjiayou #prayforwuhan

06.01.2022 May as well smile #weareallinthistogether

06.01.2022 #staysafe #sanitizer #covid19 #mentalhealth #teleconsults #zoomconsults #facetime #helpingothers #weallwegot #motherearth #spirituality #empaths #spiritualpsychology #strategies

04.01.2022 Saw this posted how brilliant! Master, how can I face isolation? -Clean your house. Thoroughly. In every corner.... Even the ones you never felt like, the courage and the patience to play. Make your house bright and well cared for. It removes dust, cobwebs, impurities. Even the most hidden. Your house represents you: if you take care of it, you also take care of yourself. -Master but the time is long. After taking care of me through my house, how can I live the isolation? -Fix what can be fixed and remove what you no longer need. Dedicate yourself to the patchwork, embroider the starts of your pants, sew well the frayed edges of your dresses, restore a piece of furniture, repair everything worth repairing. The rest, throw it away. With gratitude. And with the awareness that its cycle has ended. Fixing and removing outside of yourself allows you to fix or remove whats inside of you. -Master and then what? What can I do all the time alone? -Sowing. Even a seed in a vase. Take care of a plant, water it every day, talk to it, give it a name, remove the dry leaves and weeds that can suffocate it and steal precious vital energy. It is a way of caring for your inner seeds, your desires, your intentions, your ideals. -Master and if the void comes to visit me? ... If fear of illness and death come? -Talk to them. Prepare the table for them too, reserve a place for each of your fears. Invite them to dinner with you. And ask them why they came from so far to your house. What message do they want to bring you. What do they want to communicate to you. -Master, I dont think I can do this ... -It is not isolation your problem, but the fear of facing your inner dragons Those that you always wanted to get away from you. Now you cant run away. Look them in the eyes, listen to them and you will discover that they put you against the wall. Theyve isolated you so they can talk to you. Like the seeds that can only sprout if they are alone. Prakasa Yoga Photo: Sawaki Kd

04.01.2022 Advice from Maria Sabina, Mexican curandera (medicine woman) and poet. Cure yourself, with the light of the sun and the rays of the moon With the sound of the ...river and the waterfall. With the swaying of the sea and the fluttering of birds. Heal yourself, with the mint and mint leaves, with neem and eucalyptus. Sweeten yourself with lavender, rosemary, and chamomile. Hug yourself with the cocoa bean and a touch of cinnamon. Put love in tea instead of sugar And take it looking at the stars Heal yourself , with the kisses that the wind gives you and the hugs of the rain. Get strong with bare feet on the ground and with everything that is born from it. Get smarter every day by listening to your intuition, looking at the world with the eye of your forehead. Jump, dance, sing, so that you live happier. Heal yourself, with beautiful love, and always remember ...you are the medicine. "

03.01.2022 Thank you @themindgeek

03.01.2022 When I was a young monk, I wondered why the Buddha kept practicing mindfulness and meditation even after he had already become a buddha. Now I find the answer i...s plain enough to see. Happiness is impermanent, like everything else. In order for happiness to be extended and renewed, you have to learn how to feed your happiness. - Thich Nhat Hanh Painting: Alla Tsank

03.01.2022 WE ARE NOT IN THE SAME BOAT ... I keep hearing that everyone is in the same boat. But its really not like that. We are in the same storm yes, but we are not in the same boat. Your ship can be shipwrecked and mine cannot. Or vice versa. For some, quarantine is optimal and full of moments of reflection, of reconnection and peace. Life is easy in flip flops, with a glass of Coke or or a cup of tea in hand. ... For others, this is a desperate crisis. For others it is facing real loneliness. For some it means peace, rest time and a bit of a holiday. For others, this is torture as they wonder how they are going to pay their bills? Others were concerned about the bread for the weekend and if the pasta will last for a few more days. Some were in their "home office" doing all can to protect the company they work for and still do an honest days work from home. Others are looking through rubbish bins to survive. Some want to go back to work because they are running out of money but in the same breathe they worried about a virus and they have questions about it. Others want to kill those who break the quarantine. Some need to break the quarantine to stand in a queue at the supermarket. Others just really want to escape. Others criticize the government for the queue at the shop and for all the uncertainty. Some have faith in God and are patiently praying and waiting for miracles in 2020. Others say the worse is yet to come and thats probably our reality. Truth is life as we knew it before is gone. So, friends, we are not in the same boat. We are going through a time when our perceptions and needs are completely different. And each one will emerge, in his/her own way, from that storm. Some with a tan from their pool. Others with scars on the soul. It is very important to see beyond what is seen at first glance. Not just looking, more than looking, actually seeing. See beyond the political party, beyond religion, beyond the nose on your face. Do not underestimate the pain of others if you do not feel it. Do not judge the good life of others, do not condemn the bad life of others. Just dont be a judge. Let us not judge the one who lacks, as well as the one who exceeds him. We are on different ships and all looking to survive. Let everyone navigate their route with respect, empathy and responsibility. Stop the judgment and please just be kind. Written by Nicki Peverett