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IFS Meditation: Exploring Your Inner Landscape

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Embarking on a meditation journey is akin to setting sail into the uncharted waters of your inner self. The path to self-discovery often comes with its share of mysteries and complexities. Yet it’s a voyage rich in transformative potential. Now, the picture combines meditation with the insightful principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS). This offers […]

Appreciating and Celebrating Your Authentic Self

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We sometimes grapple with imposter syndrome. In other words, that familiar feeling that we might not quite fit. We may feel that we must adjust to belong.  To avoid such feelings, we adapt, fine-tune ourselves and ease that nagging feeling of not measuring up. However, within this internal conflict, one intriguing question comes to mind. […]

Stress-Busting Strategies for Everyday

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Stress-busting strategies for every day are useful since Stress is the unavoidable companion on life’s rollercoaster. It creeps in when the demands we face exceed our ability to cope, whether these challenges are real or perceived. The sensation of being ‘stressed out’ is a signal, but it’s not always negative. Short-term, manageable stress can be […]

Managing Panic Attacks with IFS

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Panic attacks can feel like a relentless tempest, leaving you disoriented and overwhelmed. However, there is a path to help with them through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. In this blog post, we’ll explore the transformative potential of IFS and how to manage panic attacks with Internal Family Systems Therapy. Understanding Your Internal Landscape During […]

Understanding Emotional Projection

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Do you ever find yourself experiencing a sudden shift in emotions after connecting with someone who’s been venting or sharing their emotional burdens with you? Without realizing it, you leave that encounter carrying the same feelings they’ve shared, such as anger, frustration, fear, depression, anxiety, or bitterness. Your body and mind respond to this influx […]

The Power of Self-Energy in IFS

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What is Self in IFS Therapy? In the dynamic world of psychotherapy, a quiet revolution has been unfolding over the past 25 years, ushered in by the profound insights of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. If you’ve recently sought an IFS therapist or aimed to secure a spot in their training courses, you’ve likely encountered […]

Embracing Recovery from Codependency

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Recovery from codependency is a transformative process that demands ongoing dedication. Unravelling the complexities of codependency and rediscovering your sense of self can be achieved through a series of empowering steps. You might be entangled in a codependent relationship if you consistently prioritise your partner’s needs over your own. Hence, what may initially appear as […]

Some Myths About Social Anxiety

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If you’re grappling with social anxiety, you’re no stranger to the intense unease that can arise in social situations, often accompanied by fears of judgment and embarrassment, sometimes leading to a withdrawal from social interactions. Although it is relatively common, affecting around 7 per cent of Australians in the past year, it remains clouded by […]

Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety affects over two million Australians each year. In other words, one in every three women and one in every four men are affected at some point in their lives.  Anxiety is much more than simply feeling anxious or concerned. For example, when we are under pressure, such as respecting deadlines, taking tests, or speaking […]

Can couple counselling work for us?

Initial Consultation Free Before seeking couple counselling, many couples wait until the crisis point; the issues are likely profoundly ingrained and difficult to change at this stage. So the couple may find the counselling process more difficult and time-consuming. Couples should consider counselling as soon as they realize something is wrong with the relationship or […]