Be Well Counselling and Wellbeing

19/06/2024

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ‘ACT’ is my favourite method.
It is a type of mindful psychotherapy that helps you to stay focused on the present moment and accept your feelings without fear or judgement.

It aims to help you to move forward through difficult emotions so you can put your energy into healing instead of attaching to the negative.

In the short video below, Russ Harris uses ACT concepts to explain a bit about the human mind in relation to suffering.
Definitely worth a watch!

Did you know the human mind has evolved in such a way that it naturally creates psychological suffering? Find out more in this exclusive clip from Dr. Russ H...

11/06/2024

Thinking errors… also known as ‘cognitive distortions’, are patterns of maladaptive thinking that can occur commonly among individuals.
Below are some examples that you might identify in yourself or others you know.
CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) is often used in therapy to identify these thinking patterns, and reframe thoughts in a more helpful and healthy way.
See link below for further reading.

https://therapy-central.com/2021/05/09/thinking-errors-cbt-and-manage-them/

03/06/2024

With the lead up to exams, parents might notice an increase in stress with their teens.
Check out the image below which has some practical strategies for managing exam stress.
For further information on supporting your teen through the exam period, click on the link below to the Reachout website.

https://parents.au.reachout.com/school-and-education/exam-stress/help-my-teenager-manage-exam-stress

28/05/2024

Thank you for accepting my invitation to 'Be Well counselling and wellbeing'. This is my private practice and I look forward to being able to reach out to more people through this platform.
Keep an eye out for tips and tricks around mental health and wellbeing, and feel free to share my details or this page with any friends or family who you think may need support.
Take care,
Mel.