Nature Thursday: Connecting with the Earth
Engaging in nature soothes our nervous system, reduces stress hormones, enhances mood, improves emotion regulation, and supports nervous system recovery. Nature is wonderful, it’s all around us, and it is free. All we need to do to benefit is pay attention to it.
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Anxiety often affects both the body and the mind. This article introduces four grounding exercises that may help settle the nervous system and bring attention back to the present moment. Techniques include box breathing, sensory grounding, mindfulness of breath, and progressive muscle relaxation. Written by David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast.
What does Generalised Anxiety Disorder feel like from the inside? This educational article explores the emotional, cognitive, and physical experience of persistent worry.
Generalised Anxiety Disorder can feel like a mind that never powers down. This evidence-based guide explains how therapy for GAD works, including CBT and modern approaches, and what to expect if you are seeking support in Varsity Lakes or via telehealth.