{"id":166,"date":"2014-10-02T16:38:07","date_gmt":"2014-10-02T06:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caring4couples.com.au\/Blog\/?p=166"},"modified":"2016-02-20T10:54:38","modified_gmt":"2016-02-19T23:54:38","slug":"mental-health-month-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caring4couples.com.au\/Blog\/mental-health-month-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Month October"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mental Health Day is officially October 10 and so the focus for this month is on mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n

“The theme for Mental Health Month this year is\u00a0\u2018beYOUnique!\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0This theme promotes acceptance and an understanding of the impact that being proud of who we are can have on our wellbeing.”
\nSource and more information<\/strong> is available at Mental Health Association NSW.<\/a><\/p>\n

SO what makes you unique? What is special about you\u00a0 that is appreciated by your friends, work colleagues, family or loved ones?<\/p>\n

\"affirmations-downloads\"<\/a>Some people may have a problem answering those questions – particularly if there was little or no healthy development of self worth in the formative years.<\/p>\n

Healthy, well functioning parenting usually results in healthy, well functioning children who leave the nest as healthy, well functioning, independent adults, ready to make their way in the wider world.<\/p>\n

If you are suffering from anxiety<\/a>, depression<\/a> or poor (even mediocre)\u00a0 self image<\/a>, chances are your upbringing may have been less than optimal. Statistically this means the majority of humans walking this Earth today have some level of wounding that can be triggered by a look, a word, a deed when least expected.<\/p>\n

Negative thought patterns are often initiated in this way. You may have felt criticised or just heard a comment that set off your internal wounding with corresponding negative thoughts and feelings. This can vary from mild discomfort through feelings of shame or humiliation through to a full blown panic attack.<\/p>\n

The person most likely to have this impact is your nearest and dearest. They are the one who matters the most. There is usually a significant emotional investment in the relationship with your significant other. That makes it important to keep the boat from rocking too hard – or worse sinking. This is where defence mechanisms come into play and usually only succeed in making matters worse – creating a bigger disconnect.<\/p>\n

The Imago Dialogue<\/a> is great as an alternative to defence games and will usually result in deeper understanding and rapport with your partner. Better than days of the cold shoulder! It is a way of\u00a0 communication <\/a>which makes it safe to discuss sensitive, emotionally charged issues with your partner.<\/p>\n

Actions you can take right now<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Visit the Mental Health Association NSW and download your Mental Health Month NSW Starter Kit.<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Light a candle in a quiet place with pen and paper or your smart device and write down at least three qualities<\/strong> you have that are unique to you and express gratitude for having these gifts.<\/li>\n
  3. Go a step further! Each night before you go to bed, quietly contemplate and add an additional quality to your list for the whole month of October!!<\/li>\n
  4. Paste the list somewhere you will see it every day or make it your home screen on your fave digital whizz bang.<\/li>\n
  5. Enjoy!!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    About the author:<\/strong>
    \nChristine Bennett is a private practitioner committed to a non-judgmental approach of helping couples, individuals and families enjoy more fulfilling, loving relationships with themselves and others. Christine also helps separated couples reach agreements for parenting plans, financial settlements and bullying disputes.<\/p>\n

    Websites managed by Christine Bennett:<\/strong>
    \n    Caring4Couples<\/a> | Christine Bennett Consulting<\/a> | Psyche-Care<\/a> |
    \n    North Shore Family Mediation<\/a> | Stop the Bullying<\/a>
    \n    \u00a9 Christine Bennett<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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