Colours of Life Counselling

09/11/2025

Can you relate?
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is an amazing therapy for these PTSD type symptoms.
Experienced Therapist with a long record of effective results now taking appointments.
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Medicare, Private, and Bupa Open Arms clients.

29/10/2025

Great suggestions to control impulsivity in Bipolar.
Shared from BP Hope for Bipolar

Impulsivity, a common symptom of bipolar disorder, can be tricky to manage. Here are some strategies to dial back reckless urges and prevent their often-negative consequences. What do you do help reduce impulsivity? >>> https://bit.ly/4oyK7ze

16/10/2025

October marks Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) awareness month and the focus this year is on the many faces of the neurological condition.

02/10/2025

Spot on article I have to share. This explains Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in detail. Help is available.

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ℹ️🌿THE LINK BETWEEN COMPLEX TRAUMA AND SUICIDAL IDEATION
Reminder: Please be gentle with yourself as you read, some of the content on our page and in our blogs may be triggering. Our guest writers also have trauma and CPTSD are sharing their stories and lived experience.
As CPTSD Awareness Month and Su***de Prevention Awareness Month come to an end, we want to thank you for your support.
“Complex trauma describes both children’s exposure to multiple traumatic events—often of an invasive, interpersonal nature—and the wide-ranging, long-term effects of this exposure. These events are severe and pervasive, such as abuse or profound neglect. They usually occur early in life and can disrupt many aspects of the child’s development and the formation of a sense of self. Since these events often occur with a caregiver, they interfere with the child’s ability to form a secure attachment. Many aspects of a child’s healthy physical and mental development rely on this primary source of safety and stability (NCTSN.org)”

Most of us know someone who has experienced complex trauma, people in our lives who have been injured in childhood by the very people who were supposed to care and love them. Early childhood trauma refers to the traumatic experiences of children between the ages of 0-6 (these ages are not set in stone). Children that young cannot verbalize their reactions to threatening events even though many people believe they can protect themselves and “grow out of it.”
Read the full article here: https://cptsdfoundation.org/2021/09/20/the-link-between-complex-trauma-and-suicidal-ideation/
This article is a little older and the new crisis number is not listed in the resource section. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or thoughts of su***de, you can dial 988 for the Crisis Lifeline.



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02/10/2025

💔 Sometimes it’s not “just drinking.”
Behind too many men’s bottles is a story of pain, betrayal, and wounds nobody sees.

02/10/2025

Who supports our veterans? Who supports the families behind our veterans? I do! I understand the challenges of the past and the present. Can I be of assistance. 0421490695

27/09/2025

22/09/2025

***depreventionmonth ***deawarenessmonth 🩵💜🩵

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Today, communities across Australia and around the world pause to reflect, connect, and recommit to preventing su***de and spreading hope.

This year’s theme, “Changing the Narrative on Su***de,” reminds us that how we speak matters. By replacing silence and stigma with openness, empathy, and action, we can ensure that those who are struggling feel heard, supported, and connected.

In Australia, su***de remains the leading cause of death among people aged 15–44. More than 3,000 Australians die by su***de every year, and over 55,000 make an attempt. These are not just numbers; they are families, friends, colleagues, and communities left forever changed.

In policing, the loss is deeply felt, with numerous Victoria Police members having taken their own lives over the years. Today, during PVV’s Police Remembrance Month, we remember and acknowledge them with respect, and gratitude for their service and sacrifice. Their service to their communities mattered.

We also acknowledge a painful truth: we may never be able to truly quantify the number of su***des among our police veterans, as death certificates do not record previous policing service.

If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out.

🔹 Find help through Su***de Prevention Australia - https://www.su***depreventionaust.org/find-help
🔹 Explore PVV’s support services - https://policeveteransvic.org.au/support-services/

Together, we can change the story, and save lives.