MENTOR: TIACS | SELF CARE
As identified in previous TIACS sessions, nothing (or not much) happens in isolation. This means that we can get caught in a cycle that is maintained by several factors during times of struggle. Even with deep self-awareness, the busyness of life can stop us from realising how we are maintaining a negative cycle within our…
[Watch time: 55 Minutes] Our guest expert in this session is Sharon Eldridge from TIACS. Our businesses are our livelihoods and it is where most of us spend our waking hours and energy. What we do and how well we do it, informs our view of ourselves and how others see us. So when unexpected…
We have the world’s knowledge and insights at our fingertips, but it can be hard to decipher the ins and outs of this, with how it is presented within the news cycle, social media and other outlets. This reality is compounded by the fact that we are all guilty of approaching certain situations with inconsistent…
Everyone has a story, and every story is worth telling. We’re all going through something, of varying degrees, and this presentation aims to encourage members of Live Life Build to tell their story, whether that’s to a mate, a loved one, someone wearing a Trademutt shirt or perhaps to a mental health professional from TIACS.…
Venturing into counselling for the first time (or any time) can be daunting and overwhelming. This reality is compounded by the fact that there is real uncertainty in what is to happen within these counselling sessions. There may be a surface level understanding of the process but sometimes this ambiguity can steer people away from…
Emotional intelligence (EI) is an important skill which relates to an ability to manage and understand our emotions while also identifying and understanding the emotions of those around us. Generally speaking, high emotional intelligence intersects with, and fosters strong interpersonal skills (among other things) which undeniably come in handy across several different settings including work…
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘trauma’? Many people’s minds go automatically towards war and conflict which is fair, but this is only one of several examples. There are numerous factors that can contribute to an event or situation being traumatic and this is compounded by the fact that, like loss and…
Life is filled with several different forms of loss but things around us will not stop. We will still have to cope and function in areas such as work and family. With this in mind, it is crucial that we revisit and continue our discussion from previous sessions to ensure that we have some form…
We are beginning a new year which usually brings about a consideration of resolutions (or equivalent). Learning Objectives: from this session, you will learn about: Increased awareness of the potential consequences of lacking self-care (from research and my professional experience as a counsellor) Benefits of self-care strategies Examples of strategies that can be used How…
As we draw to the end of the year, everyone is asked to think about and share one new learning regarding some part of your mental well-being. It might be an important lesson, a way of navigating a conversation, a relaxation tool, a good podcast or anything at all – let’s share the love. There…