Empowered Mind Counselling Service - Berwick

08/08/2025

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24/06/2025

Very valid!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=729629899437806&id=100071724073842

ℹ️🌿 WHEN EVERYTHING IS TRAUMA, NOTHING IS: THE DANGEROUS FALLOUT OF DIAGNOSTIC BUZZWORDS |

Let’s skip the hashtags and therapy TikToks, and Reddit and YouTube therapists for a minute. The internet has turned mental health language into a kind of social currency. And right now, it’s in a state of inflation. Everyone’s a narcissist. Every disagreement is called gaslighting. Apparently, every life inconvenience is trauma now.

It’s not just overuse. It’s misuse. And it’s not just annoying. It’s dangerous. Especially for the people those words were created to help. This isn’t about gatekeeping. It’s about not bulldozing a field we’ve spent decades trying to bring out of the shadows.

Let’s start with the basics. Real trauma, clinical trauma, impacts the structure and function of the brain. PTSD is linked to changes in the hippocampus, amygdala, and prefrontal cortex. It affects memory, emotional regulation, and impulse control. It’s not just a bad day at work or a breakup (Bremner, 1999).

Read the Full Article: https://cptsdfoundation.org/2025/06/23/when-everything-is-trauma-nothing-is-the-dangerous-fallout-of-diagnostic-buzzwords/



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21/06/2025

🌍🧘‍♀️ Celebrating International Yoga Day — a reminder to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with ourselves.

Yoga isn't just a workout; it's a journey of balance, peace, and presence. Whether you're on the mat for the first time or a daily practitioner, today is for you.

Take a moment, stretch it out, and honour your body and mind. ✨ And if your furry friend joins your flow — even better! 🐱🧘‍♂️

12/06/2025

Societal pressure to be "tough" or "emotionally stoic."

Catch cry:
Man up.”
“Don’t cry.”
“Toughen up, you’re fine.”

These are the words many boys grow up hearing — and carry into adulthood. But the truth is, being strong doesn’t mean staying silent.

🧠 Mental strength includes vulnerability.
💬 Talking is not weakness — it’s courage.
👥 Let’s break the cycle and give men permission to feel, talk and heal.

22/05/2025

Phone sessions are available after business hours (weekday evenings).

Please visit the EMCS website form more details.

20/05/2025

Anxiety doesn't always look like fear. Sometimes it looks like anger.

When the nervous system is overwhelmed, fight-or-flight kicks in — and "fight" can show up as irritability, snapping, or outbursts.
It’s not that you're "an angry person."
It’s that your body is trying to protect you.
Recognising this is the first step toward healing.

15/05/2025

Sometimes we turn to food for comfort, not because we're hungry, but because we're seeking emotional relief.

Comfort eating is a way of coping — not a failure or a lack of willpower.

Learning to understand the emotions underneath can help us respond with more kindness and care.
Healing starts with awareness, not judgment. 💛

12/05/2025

When doom-scrolling keeps you up all night, your mental health takes the hit. It’s easy to get trapped in the endless cycle of bad news, but your peace of mind matters more.

Tonight, try setting boundaries with your screens — your sleep and stress levels will thank you tomorrow. 💫

Prioritise your mental health. It’s not selfish, it’s necessary.

11/05/2025

Happy Mothers Day (Australian mothers)

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08/05/2025

Choose your fighter in the Anxiety Olympics:
🏅 The Overthinker
🏅 The Chronic Procrastinator
🏅The Serial Apologiser
🏅The Ghoster ...
or
🏅 The Panic Attack Specialist
🏅 The Perfectionist Extraordinaire

We all have our anxiety battles. Anxiety presents in different ways

Which fighter are you?" 💥

05/05/2025

Healing isn’t a straight line. It’s ups, downs, and sometimes complete loops. Some days are better than others, and that’s okay. Progress is still progress, no matter how small it feels.

Be patient with yourself. 💛

01/05/2025

You told yourself you'd "stay calm" today and now you're arguing with the toaster.

Stress is your body's way of saying 'something needs attention.' Listen to it.