Happy endings - new beginnings.

Another RecoveryWorks comes to a close. What a pleasure it is to notice the group's comfort and enjoyment in each others company. How far we come in 10 weeks :) Some members of the group are obviously in a different space from where they were 10 weeks ago. For others they are yet to easily notice how the information they are assimilating is affecting their way of being in the world. I trust that each person is moving at their own pace and will make the changes for themselves in the way that is right for them. Go well graduates. Merry Xmas. - Anna

Imprinting an emotion

Negative emotional responses that keep recurring often have a root cause - a time when they imprinted on our neural pathways.  I have done quite a lot of work on these negative and recurring emotions, triggered by someone in my life at present. Somehow they keep re-surfacing.When asked where I thought the root cause of these emotions was coming from I recalled a time when I was about 14 years old which has generally been the time that seemed to have the biggest impact on me. Bullying, peer pressure and teenage angst being what it is! After doing some work on this I was still feeling emotional and so was asked again for the earliest time I felt this way. I was transported back to primary school and some mild childhood teasing which had left me feeling hurt and humiliated. The neural pathways that were set down at that time had set the pattern for future my responses and behaviours. Seeing that event for what it was and noticing what these small children were trying to achieve for themselves helps me to put it to rest - then and now. My behaviours and responses from here on in can be more in line with who I am at heart. -Yay. Go well. - Anna

A reminder for me to relax!

During our RecoveryWorks course today, I was reminded how good it is for me to relax and utilise a visualisation process to change my state. Talk about 'do as I say and not as I do'! I have been busy and stressed with a lot on and big changes in my life but have not made time for exercise or mindfulness. As I entered a relaxed and trance like state today in the group I felt the familiar popping of the release of muscles at the base of my skull. No wonder I have had a permanent headache for the past few weeks. :(   An easy, quick and painless tool. - Feeling much better. :D - Anna

Activities @ MHAPS

All MHAPS (Anxiety Support, Bi-Polar, CAS, Latnam House, and Awareness) clients are welcome to attend – phone Reception for more information or to register  365 9479.

Monday

·         Breathing, Relaxation and Mindfulness, 6 – 7.30 (moving to a different night in 2013) with Rosemary Mannering – physiotherapist.

·         Awareness Consumer group - afternoons, monthly. Contact Kelly at MHAPS for more information.

Tuesday

·         Workshops for Wellbeing 1 – 3pm fortnightly - a smorgasbord of things to try from Laughter to Art.

Thursdays

·         Carols for Christmas  12 – 1pm with Rachel Bayliss (until Christmas)

·         Peer Weight Group  1.30 – 2.30pm fortnightly,  facilitated by Holly from Bi-Polar Support

·         Fun Dance 2.15 – 3.15pm facilitated by Tracey Lynch from Comcare Activelinks.

Remember also that there are support groups, education programmes and information evenings which you may be able to attend. Please talk to a Peer Support Worker about what else is available. If you have an idea or something you think we may be able to offer please let us know; we are always open to new opportunities.

2013 Programme

Our 2013 programme of Forum and Topic meetings is up. Check it out here: http://www.anxietysupport.org.nz/