Wellness is Within

08/07/2025

Early childhood experiences can rewire the brain and the body

Childhood trauma doesn't just leave psychological scars—it biologically reshapes the brain through chronic neuroinflammation and structural changes, increasing vulnerability to psychiatric disorders later in life.

02/07/2025

Therapeutic Resilience & Trauma Sensitive Yoga Clinical Workshop- August 2025- to book go to https://www.shirleyhicks.com.au/therapeutic-resilience-trauma-sensitive-yoga

27/04/2024

The benefit of singing

Scientists have been singing the praises of community choirs for decades, and they're only just scratching the surface on all of the benefits for cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing. So what is it about coming together in song that feels so magical?

09/04/2024

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Last 14 years😎😎😎

25/03/2024

How our nervous system works

Vagus Nerve Secrets REVEALED: Discover how to feel safe with the groundbreaking creator of the Polyvagal Theory, Dr. Stephen Porges!Dr. Porges helps us answe...

20/03/2024

Surprise- Surprise- Exercise assists with depression -https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/384/bmj-2023-075847.full.pdf
They discovered that the most effective exercise modalities were walking or jogging, yoga, strength training, and dancing. Although walking or jogging were effective for both men and women, strength training was more effective for women,
and yoga or qigong was more effective for men.

I'm often having this conversation with clients and I often reflect "When in doubt, move and groove" - your nervous system will thank you for this.

01/01/2023

Early Bird for Therapeutic Resilience Workshop ends Feb 28, 2023.

Here are some reflections from participants from the November 2022 workshop:

"The space you chose for us, the food that nourished us with and the time that you gave us was beyond words- thank you so much I loved every moment and this feels that it is not just a training with a "tool kit". This felt that it was for me and that type of training in our world is so sadly missing. Thank you for providing what I think has been my best training ever"

"Shirley's knowledge and experience in trauma informed care is a powerful reminder of how important reconnecting with ourselves can not only change the lives of ourselves but our clients"

"This training has given me so much new valuable material to with with- not just with clients but also in myself in my professional and private life"

"This workshop needs to be an annual practice of self care for community sector workers. It was so useful to think about PRESENCE for our clients and ourselves and the components of that. Shirley has so much knowledge and experience... everything felt very grounded in practice"

To book your spot and take advantage of the early bird price please click here - https://www.shirleyhicks.com.au/therapeutic-resilience-trauma-sensitive-yoga

Hope to see you on the Gold Coast this March.