COVID-19 has certainly turned the world on its head from a health and economic point of view. Not everyone is at home, not everyone is financially ok, not everyone is the same boat, everyone, however, needs to be patient and understanding of themselves and others during this time, but if we are to look for…
Often, there is a line that we need to cross to achieve the goals we are aiming for and to make the changes we long to make. This line is not something similar to ‘the grass is greener on the other side’, quite often it represents feelings such as fear, doubt, not-knowing, and hard work.…
As a health professional I see a lot of people, groups, companies who have fallen/assumed/been taught a helpless and hopeless set of thoughts and consequent actions/behaviours. Regardless of the area I see them, homes, health settings, workplaces, educational settings, social situations. It often makes me wonder how they got there. My logical mind and training…
Have you heard of ‘Circles of Concern’, ‘Concern and Influence’, ‘Zoro’s Circle’ These names represent the same concept which we can all use to benefit our sense of control and influence in any given situation but most importantly when an individual or group feels that they do not have control. The image below is an…
Humans are social beings, and it is within our social contacts that we can either gain or lose confidence. Those social supports that we consider positive can be a source of a social, emotional and cognitive outlet. It is from having positive social relationships that our wellbeing can be improved. When we consider our social…
Here in Australia, we are preparing for another Federal Election. It seems that this country’s political playing field is something reminiscent of the school playground at times which is frightful. While parties offer the world and it will remain questionable what is actually delivered over time, we will all watch and consider what each party…
I had a fabulous time presenting at the OT Conference on Saturday #NTQLD2018. I spoke about OTs using Coaching as an approach in their practice. For anyone in Australia interested in the book for OTs using coaching in their practice, Enabling Positive Change: Coaching Conversations in Occupational Therapy, it can be purchased in 2 ways.…
Have you wondered why we are all chasing nature, calm, yoga? Our lives have sped up considerably with the progression of technology, but with all the technology that should make our lives easier, we are actually busier. It is in this state of busy in our lifestyles that many chronic health conditions are becoming such…
I am delighted to announce that I am presenting at the Occupational Therapy Australia NT-QLD Regional Conference on the 26 – 27 October at the Gold Coast on the topic of Coaching in Occupational Therapy: Broadening Perceptions of Choice. If you would like to register, here is the link – http://ow.ly/eu4G30lSzjn. Looking forward to seeing…
Synchronicity, have you encountered it, what do you think of it? About 2 years ago, I had a book that kept popping up in front of me at the coffee shop that I go to. I love this coffee shop and the people there, they also happen to have some amazing books. This book was…