It's easy to drift through life on autopilot. Until you find yourself unable to make a water crossing. Three ways you can interrupt autopilot to connect with yourself. 1. Ask yourself. What do I need? 2. Make room for quiet. 3. Practice Awareness, Practice Awareness, Practice Awareness. Join Sprinkles of Wisdom for Wonderful Women. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-ross-psychologist/message ..read more

Using a keystone activity as a reflection anchor. - Choose an activity that has meaning to you. It may be something that has uncomfortable associations, it may reflect an underlying value. It may be celebratory. - Choose an accompanying affirmation to use as a reflection. You can try 'I release myself from the outcome'. - Whilst you are engaging in the activity actively reflect on thoughts and feelings that arise; the nature of the process; and the outcome of the process. Through releasing expectations and allowing yourself to fail, you are treating yourself with compassion. May joy flow th ..read more

Hello, and welcome to the edition of Creating Connection where we talk about how wonderful women can start to embrace their inner wisdom. First, wisdom isn't a construct with one definition and one theory. In the world of psychological investigation we're still exploring, we're still researching, debating, and discussing what is Wisdom. I'm giving you my take on four key aspects of wisdom: experience, reflection, compassion and action. 1.     Experience. That does not mean age. Research shows that your wisdom increases to around your mid-20s. And then it plateaus. And ..read more

Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to create a "perfect" Christmas? Discover how to simplify expectations, reduce stress, and embrace an awesome holiday season with these 6 powerful steps. ​ 1. Awareness. Take 10-20 minutes and connect with what you feel and what you think about all these expectations that you have created or bought into. What are the thoughts and feelings that come up when you think about Christmas? Find something to write in and listen to what you are saying to yourself. It may look something like this “I’m feeling guilty because I don’t want to make my pudding this ye ..read more

As a (solo private) mental health practitioner I know how easy it is to feel isolated.  For many years I worked for a government organisation, and for better or worse, there was always someone you could have a quick chat with.  It’s one of the reasons I worked for headspace for a while – so that I knew there would be people around I could touch base with. This podcast shows you how you don’t need to work for an organisation to create your own connection network.   To develop a network of people you can trust, to prolong your career and avoid burnout, to stay in your lane and cre ..read more

A reading of two Christmas Books Jesus' Christmas Party by Nicholas Allan and Wombat Divine by Mem Fox.   I also mention the picture book (without words) A Small Miracle by Peter Collington.   This is a bonus episode of Creating Connections that Matter. Sharing books with your children can be a wonderful connection activity.  The ritual of reading before bed, even if it is the same book 100 times, is such a special opportunity to slow down, relax and allow the words to take you away.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-ross-psychologist ..read more

This episode is different from normal.  The Path visualisation that I mention is one I have given to many families and children over the years, as well as using them with my own children.  I don't usually give the meditation, but I thought, why not.  It is a time where we are trying to squeeze every last bit of relaxation into our lives that we can and I hope that you find this useful - either for you and/or your children. This meditation and visualisation, were taken from the book Creative Visualization with Children: A practical guide by Jennifer Day ____________________ How c ..read more

In this episode I invite you to take a piece of paper, a pen and the time to reflect on loss.  And to practice acknowledgement and acceptance, so that you make room for action and responsiveness. ____________________ How can I feel more connected?  If you are seeking the answer to that question, you have come to the right place. Join me, Kim Dunn, Psychologist, in exploring  the opposite of loneliness. From self-acceptance to the Unified Field and all the connections in between. We will delve into connecting with yourself, connecting with others and connecting with the natural ..read more

Create pops of calm with 7 Mini Stress Busters. Almost anyone can do these almost anytime and anywhere. Download your free copy here - 7 Mini Stress Busters.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kim-ross-psychologist/message ..read more

This was a live session I presented in Your Online Self-Care Studio that I recently created.  I thought you might like. ----------------------- How can I feel more connected?  If you are seeking the answer to that question, you have come to the right place. Join me, Kim Dunn, Psychologist, and mother of three in exploring the opposite of loneliness. From self-acceptance to the Unified Field and all the connections in between. We will delve into connecting with yourself, connecting with others and connecting with the natural world.  Along with a big dose of self-care! Every revi ..read more