Counselling Wellbeing and Connection

24/12/2025

Today in Southern Tasmania - we need these winter items if we are going for a walk outside…..

24/12/2025

GRIEF & LOSS support is available today and every other day that you may need a chat if you live in Australia…..

24/12/2025

Just remember that there are gentle ways to support your body, mind and spirit throughout the day today…..

23/12/2025

22/12/2025

CHALLENGING EMOTIONS: These don’t just apply to the Holiday Season….but when we are spending more time in the company of others that may activate us then it is especially important to have some key phrases in our back pocket that we can have on repeat. Saying them out loud (when appropriate) can help with bigger shifts within.

21/12/2025

It’s ok to show yourself some compassion….💗💓

21/12/2025

I don’t bake but….i do have a stash that I keep for visitors 🫣😬

19/12/2025

CHOOSING CALM, ONE MOMENT AT A TIME

Are you finding small ways to protect your energy and soothe your nervous system this holiday season? It doesn’t have to be perfect or polished — just gentle and intentional. Even noticing how you feel is a powerful first step.

Every day brings choices about where you place your attention and energy. Short, nourishing pauses — a slow breath, a quiet walk, a cup of tea without multitasking — can help steady your body, mind and soul more than we often realise.

Tiny moments count. They add up. And they can quietly change how the whole day feels. (No meditation cushion required — slippers absolutely encouraged.) 💛







Counselling Wellbeing and Connection

18/12/2025

😔HOLIDAYS CAN BE HARD WHEN YOU ARE GRIEVING — EVEN FOR THOSE OF US WHO “KNOW THE TOOLS” 😢

Each year I share gentle reflections about ‘navigating grief at Christmas and over the holidays’ — and truthfully, they’re reminders for me too. Not every year feels the same. Not every loss lands the same. Grief has many faces, and not all of them are about physical death — although that is often the most visible one.

Christmas looks different for everyone, even when people have experienced similar losses. We each bring our own histories, sensitivities, and perspectives. Remembering that — for ourselves and for others — can soften this season more than we realise 💗

Whether this is your first Christmas without someone you love, or many years on… whether your grief feels sharp and raw, or quieter but still present… your experience is valid. 😔

There is no right way to grieve, no timeline, and no emotional rulebook. If nothing else, I hope you give yourself permission to soften, to opt out, and to meet yourself with gentleness this Christmas 💚 Show Yourself EXTREME Kindness whenever possible 💗

If you are in need of one on one counselling support during the holidays reach out and I will look at what I can offer. Sending love and gentleness your way. 💓💚🧡🩵🩷❣️

15/12/2025

The tragedy that unfolded @ Bondi:

YOU DON’T HAVE TO HOLD THIS ALONE

Recent events have brought up a wide mix of emotions for many people. We all process differently and at different speeds, and that’s okay. Please be mindful of your own capacity and be gentle with others.
If you can, offer kindness outward — and if you can’t, tending to your own wellbeing is enough. 💗

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or struggling, support is available. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness:

• Lifeline (24/7) – Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14, or chat online
• 13YARN (24/7) – Call 13 92 76 (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander support)
• Kids Helpline (24/7) – Call 1800 55 1800 or chat online
• Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online
• 1800RESPECT (24/7) – Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, or chat online
• MensLine Australia – Call 1300 78 99 78
• Su***de Call Back Service (24/7) – Call 1300 759 487
• Access Mental Health (– 24/7) – Call 1800 332 388
• Medicare Mental Health - 1800 595 212 (8:30am – 5pm)

Counselling Wellbeing and Connection

You are not alone. Let’s create a loving blanket across our country — stitched together with compassion, care, and human kindness. Let it wrap each of us and remind us that we are all connected.

💓
Counselling Wellbeing and Connectionpt

05/12/2025

Making choices and having supports for how you choose to have alcohol in your day-to-day life.

imgood.org.au
Alcohol To***co and other Drugs Council (Tas)

How fun is this? New from Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education - FARE, 'I'm Good' is a campaign for those who want to drink less. Whether planning to stop drinking, cut back, or just thinking about making a change, I'm Good offers clear and easy action steps to make that change a reality--everything from simple scripts to help you say 'no thanks', to new rituals, to techniques for dealing with triggers, and plenty more.

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