Mental Health

Remembering kindness amidst a pandemic

Post author:Lisa Archer
Post published:March 16, 2020
Post category:Education Mental Health Parenting Psychology relationships Self-Care Wellbeing

Given the impact that COVID-19 is having on the community, it’s a good time to remember to practice kindness and compassion to others.

Getting “active” with our loved ones

Post author:Lisa Archer
Post published:February 10, 2019
Post category:Mental Health Parenting Psychology Self-Care Wellbeing

Don't freak out! When I say "active", I am not suggesting that we all have to start training for the Melbourne Marathon! All I am talking about is taking time with our family or friends to fit movement into our day, and build on relationships.

Back to school – Parent Care

Post author:Lisa Archer
Post published:January 24, 2019
Post category:Mental Health Mindfulness Parenting School Self-Care Wellbeing

Every parent/carer experiences transition to school in a different way, but you should all be very proud of all you have done to contribute to the safe, healthy, and ready to learn child you are sending out the door.

5 tips for kinder or primary school preparation

Post author:Lisa Archer
Post published:January 17, 2019
Post category:Education Kindergarten Mental Health Parenting Psychology School Wellbeing

So it's almost time to go back to school and kinder. The kids may be ratty, the house a mess of toys, and you've got contact and name labels all over you! Whether your child is headed off for their first day, or they are well into school, some of these tips might be helpful during the settling in period.

Mindful Mondays

Post author:Lisa Archer
Post published:July 23, 2018
Post category:Mental Health Mindfulness Psychology Self-Care Wellbeing

There are many examples in daily life where our attachments only contribute to suffering.Nonattachment encourages us to just notice these thoughts and allow them to come and go. And even when they do contribute to a certain feeling, we can still allow that feeling to just come and go.

Mindful Mondays – Candle Exercise

Post author:Lisa Archer
Post published:July 9, 2018
Post category:Mental Health Mindfulness Psychology Self-Care Wellbeing

For this edition, I remembered an exercise that I was taught some years ago which I found useful as means of practicing mindfulness meditation.

Mindfulness Monday

Post author:Lisa Archer
Post published:June 18, 2018
Post category:Mental Health Mindfulness Psychology Self-Care Wellbeing

TOBY MIZZI, COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST, STRONG MINDS PSYCHOLOGY The Strong Minds team has had a very exciting and successful move into our new premise at 3 Little Yarra Rd, Yarra Junction…