A Happy Second Life

21/02/2023

Happiness is an inside job..
We watched the stars thru a telescope out bush re
Cently.. wow!

Some of the important things learned on a journey for happiness.

30/10/2021

https://www.modernintimacy.com/understanding-our-emotions-through-internal-family-systems/

Emotions are complex, but making sense of how you feel is accessible with the the Internal Family Systems model. Click here to learn more.

14/10/2021

Happiness & Positive Psychology principles

One of the world's leading experts on the relationship between happiness and success, Robert Mack is our wonderful guest. He is an Ivy-league-educated, Posit...

07/06/2021

We are currently running a series of "Letting Go..." mini workshops at the Connection Centre - North Adelaide
Part of the letting go process often involves compassion for self and others.
This article provides some useful strategies to build more self compassion into our lives.

Tim Desmond offers practical strategies from his new book on integrating the science of self-compassion into clinical treatment.

27/05/2021

The theme for A Happy Second Life sessions at the moment is Letting Go. This article gives us a good list to start with

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11/05/2021

11/05/2021

Recognising, sitting with and regulating emotions is a great first step to building A Happy Second Life

Emotions get the best of everyone sometimes, but there are a few things you can do to take back control.

10/05/2021

The theme for the coming months is Letting Go.

This creative exercise uses art and writing to explore what we need to keep in our life and what we need to let go of or keep out.

05/05/2021

Often there is a lot to let go of in our lives in order to create happier more fulfilling lives

Our past experiences can have a significant impact on our daily lives. We base our decisions on events that have happened in the past and sometimes dwell on past experiences or people. Letting go is

05/05/2021

A theme we are exploring through the coming months - Letting go of what no longer serves.

How I Became Happier by Letting Go of the Past A lot has been said about the benefits of learning to live in the present moment. I have personally discovered that by practicing mindfulness and living in the present, I am better able to enjoy every day that I am given. But what I found […]

05/04/2021

Deb and Mandy will be running an Introductory session on releasing stuck emotional pain.
A longer follow up course will be run within the next few months.

Monday the 19th April
7-9 pm the Connection Centre
313 Melbourne street
North Adelaide

Debra Jane Lange Mandy Lyons

In order to process our emotional distress and move it though and out of our body, we need to learn to recognize and express our emotions in a healthy way, in the body and mind.

22/03/2021

Identifying and encouraging our children to use their super powers will help set them up for life- and its worth we adults doing the same.

As a parent of two young children, I have been consumed with a burning question at the back of my mind. How do I set my kids up to thrive in this increasingly complex and competitive world? It could be that, after providing for a child’s basic needs, this is the next most important job of a parent...

17/03/2021

Worth watching - how our thinking, feeling and choosing changes our lives and how we can use this for our benefit.

Download podcast episodes a week early here! - http://www.lewishowes.com/listenDr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist ...

10/03/2021

Our Inner Judge and other mean voices within can stop us from taking action towards our values based goals

Shirzad Chamine shows Stanford students how his research on positive intelligence can help them achieve their full potential for professional success and per...

09/03/2021

Try Self Forgiveness instead of self criticism and self directed anger

Self-forgiveness is a compassionate response to toxic, self-directed anger.

17/01/2021

Some simple ideas to better cope, when feeling overwhelmed

The Hampshire CAMHS ‘A to Z of coping strategies’ includes 26 ideas, strategies and techniques to help a young person to cope better if they are experiencing...

09/01/2021

Mindfulness Exercise for when feeling stressed or anxious

is a grounding practice called 5-4-3-2-1 where you tune into your senses. Filmed on Lady Bird Lake in Austin, TX. ...