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  • The Stages of Change (ADKAR Model)

    The Stages of Change (ADKAR Model)

    Note to reader: the purpose of the articles featured in this magazine is to make emerging ideas readable. For an in-depth understanding of any topic discussed, please refer to the original authors or research of these concepts. Any references to third party sites does not necessarily mean endorsement, please read these policies for more details.… Read more

  • The 5-4-3-2-1 Activity

    The 5-4-3-2-1 Activity

    This article includes an activity for managing overwhelm, which may not be right for everyone. Being able to regulate our emotions in difficult moments can be key to managing overwhelm, and form part of an “Emotional First Aid Kit”. One way of doing this is with the  5-4-3-2-1 activity.  The activity may help you stay grounded… Read more

  • Exploring Dimensions of Safety as a Well-being Tool

    Exploring Dimensions of Safety as a Well-being Tool

    Note to the reader, this article makes reference to trauma and alludes to violence, including abuse. Please take care of yourself if you choose to read this article, and keep in mind these Terms and Conditions of use. You may find this list of links useful. If you’ve followed this magazine for a while you’ll… Read more

  • What are values and why are they important for our health?

    What are values and why are they important for our health?

    Values are the things that matter most to us. You may have a clear idea of what your values are already. Many people, for example, believe that honesty is an important quality. Values, Goals and Principles You may find that your values, like goals, change over time. When we are younger, for example, values and… Read more

  • Spiritual Health: A Missing Piece of the Wellness Conversation

    Spiritual Health: A Missing Piece of the Wellness Conversation

    There’s a Zen story about a horse which suddenly appeared with rider, galloping down a road. The man riding the horse looked as if he had somewhere important to go.   Another man, at the side of the road, shouted “Where are you going?”, to which the man on the horse replied, “I don’t know!… Read more

  • The Importance of Sanctuary and Tips to Get You Started

    The Importance of Sanctuary and Tips to Get You Started

    In a world that’s getting busier and more polarised, we can find ourselves in increasingly cluttered and chaotic spaces. Finding time to create or seek out places to retreat can be useful for the mind, body and soul. As we begin to understand the science of trauma and particularly the role of Vagal Tone, the… Read more