EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

Learning to calm
our minds and body helps maintain a healthy emotional and physical wellbeing.
Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation are said to assist .

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Stress Down Day
23rd July 2010

"They Say...Your emotional wellbeing is extremely important to you and your family"....
Of course it is as you are important!
If you are feeling extremely sad and alone, heartache trauma and stress there are many people that are there for you.
Your LOCAL DOCTOR can direct you to FREE professional support available for you.
PLEASE REACH OUT TILL YOU FIND THE 'RIGHT ONE' TO HELP YOU.
It will be there but sometimes we have to dig deep and try a few options to find what will work for us.

For a ten minute chill out sample go here

They Say...Beyond Blue Australia Wide Support Info Line 1300224636
www.beyondblue.org.au a great site to visit for further information and support regarding depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders within Australia.
emotional wellbeing of our youth www.youthbeyondblue.com/bblue
and children matter www.kidsmatter.edu.au

They Say...You can find out more and join the below orgainisations on how you can participate to "Make A Stand" against verbal and physical violence.
National Coalition Against Bullying www.ncab.org.au
Alannah and Madeline Foundation www.amf.org.au
Enough is Enough www.enoughisenough.org.au
Bullying No Way www.bullyingnoway.com.au

They Say...it is a good thing to learn to be still and know how to relax your mind and body. Taking the time to learning Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi and Breathing Relaxation are just some of the ways to teach you and your mind to calm and be quiet. There are many people and organisations within your local community that offer this knowledge and teachings.
They Say... it is also a good thing to teach our children and the best way to teach them is leading by example "Monkey see, Monkey Do". Works wonders and you benefit also!!

They Say...Ainslie Meares "Relief without drugs" is a good book to read and learn how to conquer tension, pain and anxiety. Ainslie was a leading psychiatrist in Melbourne that pioneered Stillness Meditation Therapy. For more info google Ainslie Meares.

They Say...being happy is the best feel good medicine you can take. Surrounding yourself with happy friends and family makes for a happier lifestyle for everyone. This is also important for work and school environments....if they are not happy places to be... if you can make the change or at least change your attitude and focus on all the good and happiness you can and you may be supprised how things can change especially your wellbeing which is most important.

They Say...Dr John Irvine: Happy Families DVD sets are a practical and fun-filled guide to managing children's behaviour (which assists parents also) www.drjohnirvine.com

They Say...FED UP WITH FOOD ADDITIVES: Sue Dengate is a psychology graduate and former high school teacher who became interested in the effects of food additives after the birth of her first child 20 years ago. Since then, Sue has focused on the effects of food chemicals on children's behaviour, health and learning ability.find out more

Do you wonder: 'What are we feeding our children and ouselves?