Healing the Mind and Body
Health Psychology
MIND-BODY MEDICINE Using Discomfort to your Advantage Although incredibly disruptive to our fast paced life, discomfit is one of the most powerful ways in which the body helps us get back on track. The body is brilliant. It knows that through a little discomfort we...
Breathing Exercises
Breathing Exercises The healing benefits of deep belly breathing cannot be over-emphasised. The body and mind are closely interrelated and one influences the other to a significant degree. Benefits: Has a calming effect on the nervous system. Helps to...
Shifting Suffering
Shifting Suffering Reflection time: 10 min 2 X/day Download as a PDF 1. Acknowledge your discomfort (emotional or physical) Acknowledging or ‘embracing’ your discomfort does not mean pretending that you actually feel great when you don’t. It means pausing for a...
Resolving Conflict
8 Steps to Effective Conflict Resolution Be prepared to listen with non-judgment. Attempt to hear the person and learn about their needs. Try to keep an open mind and open heart. Caution with assumptions Our mind has a tendency to make assumptions about...