It is a hot weekend here in South Australia. A good time to grab a cool beverage and watch some TV [admittedly, I will use any weather situation to justify this combination]. On the recommendation of colleagues, I fired up Jonah Hill's 'Stutz' documentary. It is available on Netflix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKCmefQdplI&ab_channel=Netflix It's hard to describe what … Continue reading Jonah Hill’s ‘Stutz’ documentary provides some useful if not fragmented insights into therapy
Meaning in life is a question being asked of you, not the other way around
I'm in the closing stages of finishing Victor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning' book. It is very likely you've read it or heard of it. The book chronicles his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps (Part 1), with a focus on the psychology of living under such conditions, and the psychotherapeutic method (Logotherapy) … Continue reading Meaning in life is a question being asked of you, not the other way around
Having a brains trust/ cheer squad
I have a group of past and present colleagues (from a single workplace) who connect via a Whatsapp group that provide an incredibly valuable social and professional support function. The emergence of the group speaks to the close bonds formed between members during their time working together. Such is the strength of those bonds that … Continue reading Having a brains trust/ cheer squad
Using IFTTT to streamline your online communication
In 2022, I spent a lot of time trying to work out what contribution I wanted to make to the world. That led to the articulation of my core projects, roles and responsibilities. In 2023, I'm interested in getting better at utilizing the various communication channels I have available to me to promote that work. … Continue reading Using IFTTT to streamline your online communication
Start with Why – Simon Sinek
I just finished reading (listening) to Start with Why by Simon Sinek. A shout out to the South Australian Public Libraries system for having a free copy to listen to. This book is my first foray into business, leadership, marketing and management topics. I've chosen to explore a little in these areas because of a … Continue reading Start with Why – Simon Sinek
Reflection question to mark the transition from 2022 to 2023 from fs.blog
I subscribe to "Brain Food' from fs.blog. It is a "weekly newsletter packed with timeless insights and actionable ideas from a wide range of disciplines". I'm also a fan of their podcast called the Knowledge Project. The strength of both lie in extracting actionable insights from individuals with expertise in specific areas. In their newsletter … Continue reading Reflection question to mark the transition from 2022 to 2023 from fs.blog
The morning walk as a foundational activity
One habit that I was successful in creating in 2022 was my morning walk. Inspired by my sister (an avid walker) and my growing sedentary lifestyle, I committed to trying to get out most mornings (starting around 6.30am) and do around 10,000 steps (the actual number of steps required for health and longevity benefits is … Continue reading The morning walk as a foundational activity
Keeping a learning journal
As part of maintaining formal registration, Australian psychologists need to demonstrate that they've undertaken ongoing learning during the year. This is done by keeping a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record. The Psychology Board of Australia (part of AHPRA,) who manage the registration of psychologists, outline what needs to be done in their guidelines for CPD. … Continue reading Keeping a learning journal
Arts and Health Alliance in South Australia
Yesterday afternoon/evening I attended an Arts and Health Alliance (AaHA) event. The Alliance is a coming together of the three universities (soon maybe two universities) in South Australia to celebrate the many ways that the Arts and Health can collaborate. At the core of the event was the launch of the report ‘Telling the Story of … Continue reading Arts and Health Alliance in South Australia
When times are tough, build and nurture connections
This is a repost from a short article I wrote for the Student Health and Wellbeing Blog at Flinders. We aren’t separate from the world. We are intricately intertwined within it. Reminding ourselves of that and nurturing the connection points can be a good antidote to becoming limited in our field of view when stressed. … Continue reading When times are tough, build and nurture connections