Sana Psychology

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27/06/2022

"Positivity does not just change the contents of your mind, it widens the span of possibilities that you see" - Barbara Fredrickson⁠
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14/06/2022

The 13th-19th June is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week. ⁠
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This week is dedicated to encouraging in inclusion of babies in mental health policies, strategies and services, and recognising that there is often a "baby blindspot" when it comes to infants mental health. ⁠
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The theme for 2022 is 'Understanding Early Trauma' and aims to highlight the ways in which experiencing trauma in our youngest years, such as witnessing domestic abuse, can have a significant impact on brain development. ⁠
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For more information you can visit the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health at www.aaimh.org.au⁠
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06/06/2022

"Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire" ~ Oprah Winfrey⁠
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31/05/2022

Our Family Support Program recognises that 'supporters' sometimes have minimal time and capacity to action change and focus on their own mental health, and provides them with tips and tools to priorities their own well-being while being a supporter to their loved one.⁠
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To learn more about our Family Support Program, visit the link in our bio.⁠
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22/05/2022

This week is World Schizophrenia Awareness Week. ⁠
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People with schizophrenia are among the most highly stigmatised and socially marginalised people in our community. ⁠
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The aim of Schizophrenia Awareness Week is to reduce stigma towards people affected by schizophrenia, encourage inclusive behaviour, disprove myths about schizophrenia, and encourage people to seek help if they or their carers are affected by schizophrenia.⁠
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17/05/2022

"My emotions are valid. There is no right way or wrong way to feel. Instead of judging or restricting myself, I am choosing to be curious about what my emotions are trying to communicate to me" - Sara Kuburic⁠
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09/05/2022

Our Family Support Program was developed by Sana's very own founders and head Psychologists, Alana and Davinia, with the aim to educate in the neurobiology and symptoms of the relevant diagnoses, and understand how to best support their loved one, whilst also looking after themselves.⁠
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To learn more about our Family Support Program, visit the link in our bio.⁠
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27/03/2022

Happy Monday friends 🌞

22/03/2022

Sana Psychology are thrilled to be offering Mental Health First Aid Training with our in-house accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer.

For more information on how to access the course, and how it could benefit you and your business, please contact us at [email protected] or 02 4031 8204.

16/03/2022

Sana Psychology are passionate about supporting injured workers. The Family Support Program was developed by Registered Psychologist’s Alana and Davinia, utilising their skills and knowledge in both clinical practice and occupational rehabilitation.⁠
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To learn more about our Family Support Program, visit the link in our bio.⁠
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07/03/2022

A timely reminder during these uncertain times. Sana is thinking of everyone affected by the floods in NSW and QLD 🤍

20/02/2022

Who is in your support network?⁠
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Sana is passionate about supporting the supporters, and the benefit this provides to the mental health recovery journey.⁠
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To learn more about our Family Support Program, visit the link in our bio.⁠
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07/02/2022

We are excited to announce that psychologist Liliya Sharafutdinova is now offering sessions Monday - Thursday with Sana Psychology!⁠
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Liliya is a Registered Psychologist with more than 5 years experience in the areas of Occupational Rehabilitation, Employee Assistance Programs and General Counselling. Her therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and she has experience delivering workplace training programs, including Mental Health First Aid Training. Liliya enjoys supporting people experiencing workplace injuries, and she also has a keen interest in working with Adolescents. ⁠
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We feel so lucky to have her and her incredible experience as part of our Sana family and feel her warm and welcoming presence in the clinic. ⁠
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31/01/2022

An excellent description of overwhelm, by one of our absolute favourites, ♥️⁠
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27/01/2022

Whilst the beginning of a new year can be an exciting and promising time, we must be aware that sometimes this desire to make changes or improvements to our lives can bring unwanted pressure, leading to stress and overwhelm. Be mindful of this and take a step back to assess how you may be feeling ☁️⁠
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27/01/2022

Swipe right for some tips on how to take care of yourself when you're feeling overwhelmed.⁠
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Source: Sana Psychology Recovery and Resilience Program⁠
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22/01/2022

Identifying your values | An exercise ⁠
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1. Take a moment to make a list of your values with the following headings:⁠
- Very important to me ⁠
- Quite important to me ⁠
- Not important to me ⁠
2. Make sure your “very important” values consist of 10 values.⁠
3. Now rate them from 1: top priority to 10: lowest priority. ⁠
�You can further this exercise by choosing your top 3 values and breaking them down into what these values actually mean to you, goals to set towards these values, and feelings and emotions these values invoke.⁠
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We hope this exercise will help you in determining what you value most moving forward this year.⁠
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Source: Sana Psychology Recovery and Resilience Program⁠
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19/01/2022

The Importance of Values |⁠
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Values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. They help us to determine what is important to us. Values describe the personal qualities we choose to embody to guide our actions; the sort of person we want to be; the manner in which we treat ourselves and others, and our interaction with the world around us. ⁠
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Source: Sana Psychology Recovery and Resilience Program ⁠
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17/01/2022

Never underestimate the significance of creating a vision of what you see for yourself and your loved ones this year. ⁠
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14/01/2022

Vison Boards |

Vision boards are a wonderful tool to provide mental clarity and imagine a positive future for ourselves, increasing happy emotions and optimism. ⁠ ⁠

Some tips on creating a vision board this new year: ⁠ ⁠

- Consider your values. Values are a way of helping you to recognize what is important to you, and therefore helping you to prioritize where your attention and your energy goes.⁠ ⁠
- Set priorities. What do you feel like you can realistically accomplish over the next year? Visualise your priorities by placing them front and center of your vision board.⁠ ⁠
- Update as you go. Your goals, dreams, and priorities may change as the year progresses. Keep this in mind and don't feel tied to what you you thought you may have wanted when the year began. ⁠ ⁠
- Place it somewhere you'll see it. Ideally you'll want to look at your vision board every day. Try an avoid online galleries and stick to an old fashioned piece of paper or poster.⁠ ⁠

Source: Sana Psychology Recovery and Resilience Program⁠ ⁠

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14/01/2022

Vision |⁠
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As humans, we have a need for a degree of control, to feel like we're having efficacy in moving our life in the direction that we want to.⁠
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According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, all humans have a desire for stimulation and achievement. He uses the phrase ‘self-actualize’, meaning to feel happy, to feel pleasure, to feel satisfied with life.⁠
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Creating a vision can assist with understanding where to put your attention and energy, create hope for the future, stimulate motivation and may even reduce overwhelm. ⁠
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Source: Sana Psychology Recovery & Resilience Program⁠
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14/01/2022

Hoping you have had a happy, healthy and productive 2022 so far. We encourage you to set intentions, rather than resolutions this new year.⁠
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30/12/2021

The Sana team wish you a happy ending to 2021 as we welcome in the new year! May 2022 bring new happiness, new goals, new achievements and new inspirations in your life 🎉

23/12/2021

If this time of year isn't as joyful for you, there are still people you can talk to when it feels like the world has "logged off".⁠
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These helplines are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ⁠
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21/12/2021

Sending you support and calm for the weeks ahead. Navigating the Christmas holiday period can be a stressful time for many. If this is the case for you, know that your feelings are valid and you are not alone in your overwhelm, fear, and exhaustion. Take a moment to breath deeply, find time to pause, talk to a friend or stranger and reach out for help. Find your own unique way to enjoy your Christmas holiday period 💙.

10/12/2021

Our brains are wired to run from pain, whether that pain is ours, or someone else's.⁠ Swipe right for some tips on how to communicate with empathy when supporting someone who is struggling. ⁠
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08/12/2021

Empathy |⁠
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A fundamental aspect of connecting with those around us is our ability to display empathy.⁠ To be empathic is the ability to recognise, understand and share the feelings of another person. In order to recognise and understand someone else's emotions we need to try and connect with that emotion in ourselves and listen to understand, rather than listen to respond.⁠
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Source: Sana Psychology Recovery & Resilience Program⁠
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29/11/2021

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the importance of the people around us. In the lead up to the holiday period, Sana will be focusing on the value in connecting with our loved ones. Being present with them allows us to create lasting memories and feel this sense of connection, which is wonderful for our overall health and wellbeing.

26/11/2021

Do you have any morning rituals from lockdown that you have been able to keep since entering back into the “real world”? While the inevitable morning rush of commutes, traffic and school drop offs have returned for most of us, it can be beneficial to try and maintain some of these practices, even if they may need to be slightly altered to fit into a busy lifestyle.

Some tips from Sana to maintain your morning routine:

- Wake up earlier. While it’s tempting to hit snooze on the alarm, it may help to utilize the early hours to fit your morning practice into a busy day.

- Don’t check your phone first thing in the morning. It’s easy to get caught up in emails and social media as soon as you wake, avoid the temptation by leaving your phone alone.

- Have some flexibility with your timeline. Are there any aspects of your morning routine that you can incorporate into your drive to work, or later in the day? Maybe you put your coffee into a takeaway mug and play a podcast on your commute. Find a way to include this self-care into your daily activities.

- Preparation is key. Organise as much as you can the night before to maximise your time in the morning. If you can, pack lunches, lay out outfits, and do anything you can to allow for a less stressful morning. This will give you more time to think about your mindset and set intentions for that day.