The Mental Health Minute – November Edition

Navigating the Holiday Season as a Recovering Addict: Tips for a Joyful and Safe Christmas As the festive season approaches, many people feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. For those in recovery from alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, Christmas can be especially challenging. The holiday season is often focused on social gatherings, family […]

The Mental Health Minute – October Edition

The Power of Laughter: How Laughter Yoga Boosts Wellness Laughter has often been called the best medicine, and Laughter Yoga elevates this concept to a powerful practice. Created by Dr. Madan Kataria in 1995, Laughter Yoga combines intentional laughter with breathing techniques to form an exercise routine that boosts mental health. Dr. Kataria claims that […]

The Mental Health Minute – September Edition

The Mental Health Minute – September Edition Unlocking the Power of Positive Psychology in Everyday Life Imagine waking up each day with a sense of purpose, feeling grateful for the people and opportunities around you. This is the heart of positive psychology—a field dedicated to understanding what makes life fulfilling. Unlike traditional psychology, which often […]

The Mental Health Minute – August Edition

Mental Health Minute – August edition Colouring to Mindfulness In the busy modern world, it’s easy to get into the habit of being a human “do-er” rather than a human “be-ing.”  We are rushing from one thing to the next, without enjoying the moment and being fully present and sometimes missing the joy of life. […]

The Mental Health Minute – July Edition

Mental Health Minute – July Edition Overcoming the Paralysing Grip of Fear: Insights from Susan Jeffers’ “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” Self-doubting ourselves is a universal experience that can affect all of us at some point in our lives. These fears can hold us back, limit our potential and sometimes even stop us […]

Samuel Annings Artwork

Meaning of the artwork at 16a Robert St Through out the Community Centre we have a lovely Indigenous design created by  local Yidinji artist Samuel Anning. The meaning of the artwork are as follows; “Bulbali” or Ancient Stones by Artist Samuel V. Anning The Ancient Stone design is about the memories of our ancient past […]

The Mental Health Minute – June Edition

The Mental Health Minute – June Edition The Healthy Mind Platter. In the hustle of modern life, maintaining mental well-being can feel elusive. However, a balanced mental regimen is as essential as a balanced diet. The Healthy Mind Platter, developed by Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. David Rock, provides a framework for nourishing our minds […]

The Mental Health Minute – May Edition

The Mental Health Minute – May Edition “The Five Love Languages” –  Understanding your partner and improving your relationship. Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Gary Chapman’s created the Five Love Languages framework to help individuals understand how they and their partners perceive and express love. He discovered that understanding and effectively expressing love in alignment with […]

Benefits of Chair Yoga

The benefits of Chair Yoga are many. Here are the Top 11 reasons to participate and practice Chair Yoga: Cultivated better, deeper breathing Yogic Breath activates the parasympathetic gland, which promotes a relaxation response. Focusing on our breath takes us out of the mind, so allows the mind to take a rest. Working in alignment […]

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