Tag: resilient communities
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Reconnect with your body and reclaim your peace: A culturally safe approach to managing stress
This month, we explore the importance of reconnecting with one’s body to manage stress. We navigate through the body’s stress responses and promote culturally safe and interoceptive-based practical exercises. Take the first step today, visit and share our blog for more insights! #mentalhealthawareness #culturalsafety #resilience #selfcare #ubuntu
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When words fail, the body speaks: unlocking mental wellness through body awareness
This month’s blog emphasises the importance of body awareness in mental wellness, particularly for individuals from culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds. For these communities where verbal expression of emotions is stigmatised, many experiences of emotional distress manifest are expressed physically. Through personal stories such as those of Thecla and Alpha, the blog demonstrates how body…
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Are you listening to your body signals?
Could body awareness be the missing piece in your self-care routine? How can body awareness improve my mental and physical health? How does understanding your body help you regulate emotions? Are there culturally tailored tools to guide your mental health journey?
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New year, new norms: championing mental health in Black/African Australian communities
Why normalising mental health conversations is crucial? How can we empower each other to seek support? What tools and resources can help us thrive together in the new year?