In this "ten minute tip" Mothers Helper's Founder Kristina talks about mindfulness - what it is and how it can help your mental health and wellbeing. Being mindful can be used at any time and in your every day life. In this episode Kristina will give you some ideas as to how you might use mindfulness and how it benefits us. https://youtu.be/9VivmkpJq8Q … [Read more...] about Mindfulness
When You Can’t Sleep
Registered Social Worker and trained counsellor Kristina Grace talks about sleep hygiene. How does untreated depression/anxiety affect our sleep and what can we do to ensure we get a good quality sleep. https://youtu.be/GHaW7xNu2Ho … [Read more...] about When You Can’t Sleep
When We Feel Lonely
Founder Kristina Grace talks about something that happens to all of us from time to time and especially in certain seasons - Loneliness. Whatever your situation, this is a part of the human condition. Listen in to find out what could help you through a period of loneliness. https://youtu.be/lpp21RGXxuw … [Read more...] about When We Feel Lonely
Music for Mental Health
Mothers Helpers founder, Kristina Grace, talks about how music can help our mental health in times of sensory overload or challenges we may face. The first "10 minute Tip" from Kristina to help you take care of your mental wellbeing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-44H03TNbqk … [Read more...] about Music for Mental Health
The Trial of Lauren Dickason & Postnatal Depression
Trigger Warning: Mentions of suicide, self-harm, infanticide and murder but note - no graphic detail is given in this story. NB: Perinatal refers to the pregnancy stage and first year postpartum but depression/anxiety can last much longer than one year following its onset at pregnancy/childbirth. The Lauren Dickason trial has been a front page news story for the last four weeks in New Zealand. Accused of murdering her three children, Lauren Dickason's trial has brought the topic of … [Read more...] about The Trial of Lauren Dickason & Postnatal Depression
The Benefits of Being in an Inclusive Community
In this episode registered Social Worker & counsellor Kristina Grace speaks with Elanor, an autistic woman who was not diagnosed until the age of 35. Elanor explains how reaching out for help and not being heard or taken seriously had an impact on her mental health. She identifies ways in which professions and the general community might be more inclusive, and where autistic people can find help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwhcJp4rI6k Thanks to Aethel for the theme song to our … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Being in an Inclusive Community
