Hugo Jorge: Individual and Couples Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor

06/12/2025

Talking to your body—through calm self-talk, guided intention, or focused breathing—can shift your nervous system into a restorative state surprisingly quickly.

Research in psychoneuroimmunology shows that supportive internal dialogue can lower stress hormones and improve immune function.

Studies from institutions like Harvard Medical School highlight how the mind can directly influence inflammation, heart rate, and pain perception.

Because these neurological shifts happen within seconds, the effects can sometimes appear faster than supplements, which need time to be absorbed and processed.

This makes intentional self-communication a powerful tool for regulating health and accelerating healing.

05/12/2025

Jefferson Fisher

05/12/2025

Holiday harmony starts with the real “F-words”: fondness, friendship, feelings, fun… and fewer festive fights. Strengthen connection with skills that keep love steady.

04/12/2025

The earlier a child has a cell phone, the worse their well-being and mental health indicators will be in early adulthood. Those who start using a smartphone before the age of 13 are more vulnerable to symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and even suicidal thoughts.

04/12/2025

LETS GO

03/12/2025

Many men spend their lives avoiding their own emotions because they believe that feeling makes them weak. They don't speak and remain silent about what they feel. But true masculine strength lies in the opposite. It takes courage to face pain and fear, to remain open and authentic. To take initiative in your own life. And in the lives of those around you.

03/12/2025

Butterflies don’t shame themselves for resting. Give yourself some grace 🦋✨

03/12/2025

Workers with poorer mental health are the most sensitive to long commutes and the most likely to benefit from substantial working from home arrangements. This is partly because people with poor mental health already have more limited capacity to deal with stressful events.

For women with poor mental health, working from home can represent a major boost to wellbeing. For men with poor mental health, the resulting reduction of commute times can help too.

Is working from home good for your mental health? If so, how many days a week are best? A new study has some answers.

👉 Read the full story: https://theconversation.com/whats-working-from-home-doing-to-your-mental-health-we-tracked-16-000-australians-to-find-out-270356

02/12/2025

Today is International Day of People with Disability ( ). It’s a time to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.

Did you know that there are 5.5 million people with disability in Australia? That’s 1 in 5 people, or 21% of the population.

To find out more about today visit the IDPwD website https://www.idpwd.com.au/

02/12/2025

The internet has plenty to say about “being a man.” Your job as a parent is to stay in the conversation.

Boys’ brains are primed to learn quickly and seek rewards, which is why hypey content can feel so convincing. What protects them is something simple and powerful: consistent connection with you.

Use Emotion Coaching to turn tough moments into teaching moments. Model what healthy masculinity looks like by sharing feelings, apologizing, and accepting influence. Build small rituals so talking becomes normal, not a big event.

Want specific scripts, conversation starters, and smart gaming guardrails? Read the full guide with sample scripts and conversation starters: http://bit.ly/3XgAZnc

Via The Gottman Institute

02/12/2025