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Anxiety Disorders

Four Grounding Exercises to Help Soothe Anxiety

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.

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David Hennessy, bald clinical psychologist in a colourful paisley shirt, sitting cross-legged with eyes closed practising mindful breathing to calm the nervous system.
Emotional Regulation & Behavior Change

Mindful Breathing Exercise: Deep Calm Cool Warm

A simple and evidence-based mindful breathing exercise called Deep Calm Cool Warm to calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and quieten a racing mind. Suitable for adolescents and adults, and especially helpful for sleep disturbance.

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Cartoon illustration of David the psychologist, bald and wearing a colourful paisley shirt, seated cross-legged in a calm mindfulness posture, representing mindfulness and self-compassion practices for wellbeing.
Emotional Regulation & Behavior Change

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices for Wellbeing

Mindfulness and self-compassion are evidence-based psychological skills that support emotional regulation, resilience, and wellbeing. This article outlines practical, clinically grounded approaches for adolescents and adults, without oversimplification or false promises.

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Illustration of David Hennessy, a bald male clinical psychologist wearing a colourful paisley shirt, seated calmly in his consulting room at Hennessy Clinical Psychology, representing trauma informed therapy through a safe, thoughtful, and collaborative therapeutic presence.
Therapy Approaches

What Is Trauma Informed Therapy?

trauma informed therapy, trauma informed care, trauma and mental health, psychological safety, nervous system regulation, trauma focused therapy, complex trauma, post traumatic stress, emotional regulation, evidence based therapy, clinical psychology, mental health support, therapeutic relationship, counselling and psychology

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