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Wise words from the insightful Perma Chödrön

Lunchtime today we’ll be exploring the neuroscience and benefits of Mindfulness facilitated by Dr Sadhbh Joyce. If you’d like to join us for this session please reach out to our team via [email protected]

Give yourself permission to take a mindful moment just for you right now. Welcoming the breath with three slow inhales and three slow exhales. Turn the gaze inward with mindful compassion - you are worthy of your own kindness and care.

Today we are proud to announce that Mindarma is now available free to all owners and employees of small and family businesses in South Australia! This fantastic mental health initiative has been made possible through funding from South Australia’s Department for Industry, Innovation and Science and Office for Small and Family Business. All those who register will gain free access to Mindarma’s evidence-based e-learning program, our expert-curated Brain Food continuous learning platform and a full series of webinar events. Please register today via the link below and invite your team to join you.

Register now for free: https://mindarma.com/courses/smallbusiness_sa/register/

Monday meditation… take a moment or two just for you. Feel back into your breath - the nourishing inhale and the soothing exhale. Safe and grounded in this moment.

Delighted to share that our next webinar is on today Wednesday Oct 4th at 12pm (AEST). We’ve had over 850+ people register for this event. This session features two brilliant Health, Safety and Wellbeing experts, Louise Howard and Brandon Taylor, who are passionate about evidence-based approaches to protecting workers' mental health. This session will be moderated by the wonderful Tasman Cassim from the Black Dog Institute. We hope you can join us. Registration via linktree.

Link: https://mindarma.com/_events/2023/PsychosocialRisk_Oct23/

Did you know having a regular self-care routine can boost wellbeing and protect mental health? It helps to replenish our internal reserves. Self-care also enhances the quality of our work and the care we provide. When we care for our own minds and bodies there are numerous positive ripple effects.

Join us for a lively discussion on the physical and psychological benefits of movement and exercise. Our panellists Assoc. Professor Simon Rosenbaum (UNSW Medicine), Tara Lal AFSM (Physiotherapist, PhD Scholar, Firefighter and Peer Support Officer, Fire and Rescue NSW) and Jamie Watson (Mindarma CEO) will be sharing their valuable insights with us. This webinar will be moderated by the wonderful Tasman Cassim, Head of Partnerships at the Black Dog Institute.

You can register here: https://mindarma.com/_events/2023/MovementMentalHealth_Sep23/

You are worthy of your own kindness, care and support. Worthy now, and always.

Our next Mindarma webinar is on this Wednesday Sept 6th at 12pm. Join us for expert insights on how to care for your financial wellbeing with Financial Counsellor Lody Stewart (Financial Rights Legal Centre and Financial Counselling Australia) and Casey Annetts, Head of Small Business SA/WA (Acting) at NAB. This session will be moderated by Tasman Cassim (Head of Partnerships at the Black Dog Institute) We look forward to seeing you there.

Register here: https://mindarma.com/_events/2023/CaringForYourFinancialWellbeing/

Don’t miss out on the good stuff! Discover simple strategies to give your brain a joyful boost. Panellists include Dr Tim Sharp (Founder of The Happiness Institute), Zoe Wooldridge (Wellbeing Specialist and Psychologist at NSW Ambulance) and Patience Hodgson (singer, songwriter and performer). This webinar will be moderated by Tasman Cassim Head of Partnerships at the Black Dog Institute

Register here: https://mindarma.com/_events/2023/WhyJoyIsGoodMedicine/

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." - Alan Watts

Join our expert panel as we explore how technology is rewiring our brains. Gain practical tips and advice to help you keep tech in check.


Panellists

• Bridianne O'Dea, Associate Professor and NHMRC MRFF Investigator, UNSW Medicine/Black Dog Institute
• Tony Laulu, Founder and CEO of Digital Discipline (NZ)
• Dr Steven Laurent (MAPS), Clinical Psychologist and author

Moderator

• Tasman Cassim, Head of Partnerships, Black Dog Institute

Access is via Zoom or Livestream, whichever works best for you.

Not available at this time? Register, and we'll send you a link to the recording to catch up on at a more convenient time.

Register now via the Linktree in our bio.

We hope you will be able to join us.

Mindarma is proudly celebrating . This year’s theme is all about honouring our Elders and recognising their importance in passing down traditions and culture to our children and future.

"With self-criticism, we are both the attacker and the attacked"
Neff & Germer

"Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."
Aristotle

"Give yourself permission to ask What do I need in this moment? What will nourish my mind and body right now?" Mindarma

"When we feel inadequate, our self-concept is threatened, so we attack the problem - ourselves!" Neff & Germer

“Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures”
Lao Tzu

"The truth is, we often need reminding that we are worthy of our own kindness, care and support, to turn the compassionate voice inwards." - Mindarma

"Being human is not about being any one particular way; it is about being as life creates you - with your own particular strengths and weaknesses, gifts and challenges, quirks and oddities."
- Kristin Neff.

For all Mindarma registered learners, tomorrow is the beginning of our June Integrate series. Delivered in a fresh new format, Integrate features four 35 min recorded sessions designed to help you get the most out of Mindarma.

Gather your team and discover together, or watch by yourself on demand.

Presented by Mindarma principal psychologist Dr Sadhbh Joyce, Integrate provides you with added insights and motivation as you complete the Mindarma 1-month challenge.

Gain expert insights into:

The neuroscience of adaptive resilience

Understanding your Reactive Mind & Wise Mind

How mindfulness and self-compassion build resilience

Practical strategies to help manage periods of high stress

Understanding mindful support as a resilience strategy

Developing a self-care action plan

Each session will include an experiential practise suitable for both new and experienced participants.

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”
― Aristotle

“At the center of your being
you have the answer;
you know who you are
and you know what you want.”
― Lao Tzu.

Radical Compassion: Learning to Love yourself and your World with the practice of RAIN by Dr Tara Brach is one of our favourite books and one that we frequently recommend to Mindarma Learners who wish to learn more about this transformative and empowering compassion focused mindfulness practise.
              

"Give yourself permission to go gently, to go at your own pace"
- Mindarma

"As you will see, mindfulness practice does not need to be another 'add-on'. Its beauty lies in the fact that it can be fully and easily integrated into every act of our daily living, reminding us to live the present moment fully."
- Thich Nhat Hahn

“You can’t always have high self-esteem and your life will continue to be flawed and imperfect— but self-compassion will always be there, waiting for you, a safe haven.” Kristin Neff

A little self-acceptance goes a long way.