BODY IMAGE. The blog.
Nicole Staats Nicole Staats

BODY IMAGE. The blog.

Body image - the history of body positivity, key concepts and what makes a healthy body image!

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Demystifying Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
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Demystifying Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

DBT is a form of cognitive behavioural therapy that is designed to help you understand and manage difficult and intense emotions and high levels of distress. DBT has mostly been associated with the treatment of personality disorders, in particular Borderline Personality Disorder, but has been shown to be effective with stabilising symptoms of trauma, mood disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, and where self-harm and suicidality are presenting issues.

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The Bondi Tragedy… and the ripples on us all
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The Bondi Tragedy… and the ripples on us all

There are two things many of us are grappling with…

What the f*** needs to be done to keep women from dying at the hands of male violence?

What the f*** needs to be done to improve our flawed mental health system?

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Trauma 101
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Trauma 101

Trauma is a buzz word of the times, but what is it? How does trauma show up in our lives? And what can we do to heal from the trauma we have experienced?

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Shame: the power of the unspeakable
Nicole Staats Nicole Staats

Shame: the power of the unspeakable

Shame is a powerful emotion that can deeply affect our lives. By understanding its nature, recognizing its impacts on our bodies and minds, and implementing strategies to overcome its burden, we can gradually release ourselves from the grip of shame.

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