Social prescribing is the practice where health professionals, including GPs, have the resources and infrastructure to link patients and clients with social groups – in a bid to address what determines strong mental health that develops resilience. A GP may, for example, suggest a patient join a local running group to enjoy the benefits of exercise and interaction. However, there is more to this than simply being social. Up to date research on resilience and wellbeing has shown that people who have recovered well from physical and mental health conditions have higher levels of competence to ge ..read more

Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of parenthood, especially with teenagers, can often feel like trying to solve a puzzle in the dark. In today’s fast-paced, digitally driven world, the task of understanding and connecting with your teen presents unique challenges. With the influence of social media, heightened academic pressures, shifting cultural norms, and the effects of peer influence, the journey can seem like an overwhelming maze to traverse. The ripple effects of stress are palpable not only for teens but also for those around them, including parents. So, how does one bridge this ga ..read more

In a time where so much is outside of our control, many people find themselves grappling with the concept of what is really important, and struggling to find the motivation to do what we’re told we “should” be doing. As we all adjust to a changing world, some of us have turned our efforts to creating something comforting at home. Sourdough anyone? With just a little bit of attention every day, three simple ingredients; flour, water and salt, can grow into something that will nourish you and your loved-ones time and time again.  Similarly, a little bit of self-care approached in the right ..read more

Having found some new ways to connect during the period of isolation, now is the time, as restrictions are slowly lifted, to think about how you will keep them going. The post Moving Forward to #stayconnected appeared first on The Resilience Centre ..read more

Robyn finds a creative way to keep up her volunteer activity. The post Volunteer to #stayconnected appeared first on The Resilience Centre ..read more

  The Covid era has come with struggles for all families but particularly blended and separated families. But it has also brought some unexpected opportunities, says Davide Di Pietro from The Resilience Centre’s Family Clinic. While each family is managing the situation on a case by case basis, the level of parental cooperation is key to easing the struggle and conflict. https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Davide-on-Corona.mp3 The post Corona Virus: A Resilient Response for Blended and Separated Families appeared first on The Resilience Centre ..read more

Sometimes we may need to connect with ourselves in order to connect with others. The post Connect with Yourself to #stayconnected appeared first on The Resilience Centre ..read more

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out? Feeling some pandemic pressure? It’s important sometimes to disconnect to stay connected. The post Disconnect to #stayconnected appeared first on The Resilience Centre ..read more

    While we appear to be flattening the curve in Australia, we will still experience grief and sadness around the loss of life as it used to be. Rather than talking about when we will be back to normal. we should plan for the future and be ready when the new world begins. In this third episode clinical psychologist, Lyn Worsley outlines to broadcaster Leigh Hatcher ten systems we can put in place to see us through.   https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Lyn-on-systems.mp3 The post Corona Virus – A Resilient Response: Episode 3 – Systems to see ..read more

There are lots of skills we have which we can share with other people, using online platforms, to stay connected. The post Share Your Skills #stayconnected appeared first on The Resilience Centre ..read more