Across social media, every second holistic practitioner seems to call themselves a mindfulness teacher nowadays, despite said practitioners not meeting the minimum training standards set by the Mindfulness Teachers Association of Ireland (MTAI) or having any recognised formal mindfulness training. Furthermore, practitioners who lack awareness of what mindfulness is is rampant – for […]
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SELF-CARE WORKSHOP FOR COUNSELLORS, PSYCHOTHERAPISTS AND CAREGIVERS Presented by, Denis O’Connor and Hilary Connor A Space for Stillness, Reflection and Restoration The workshop aims to provide. A day for self-care with emphasis on experiential healing and restoration. An opportunity to pause and reflect on ourselves in the work. Provide time for exploration of […]
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What if the thing you thought wasn’t an option actually is? And choosing that option was the best way forward. The truth is that it’s not an option because you keep telling yourself so. In other words, your belief about the option determines what you think. For example: Belief: I can’t leave my […]
Continue readingNew mindfulness classes are commencing in the Hatch Lab, Gorey, this February. Come Step into the present moment to nurture connection, belonging and well-being. There is no relationship more important than our relationship with the self. Yet, we often struggle to find time to nurture a healthy, loving and kind relationship with ourselves. Therefore, […]
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There is no doubt that practicing mindfulness supports a skillful response to stressful situations. In this article, I explain five ways mindfulness increases self-management and resilience while reducing stress, overwhelm and burnout. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s definition of mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment in a particular way, on purpose and non-judgmentally. Practicing mindfulness […]
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World Mental Health Day Make every day world mental health day by nurturing helpful practices through Mindfulness and Positive Psychology. Connection & Belonging From the moment we are born, we need connection. Throughout life, we thrive and flourish when there is a sense of connection and belonging. Without it, life is much more difficult. […]
Continue readingMindfulness training teaches us to cultivate a new way of being with reality. But how? The most effective answer is through practice. However, here is a brief and powerful way to help you cultivate your ability to stay in the present and free from the mind running away with you. The following are called […]
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The Gold in Pain None of us like pain. We naturally resist physical, emotional, or mental distress. Our instinct is to want things to be different, so we avoid acceptance of what’s here. This is natural, and we all do it, but it’s also counterproductive to what we want to achieve. This post explains […]
Continue reading“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant.” Albert Einstein. One theme I see with coaching clients is that they are constantly in survival mode as if it’s the normal way to be. May I point out that our capacity to cope with high stress is […]
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This poem has enormous and gentle power, and today I am noticing how mighty and supportive this fine thread is. Today is the submission deadline for my MSc in Mindfulness-based Wellbeing. With two teens commencing state exams tomorrow, my goal all along was to submit earlier, which I did. This morning I took a […]
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