Acacia Psychotherapy

Ξεκινάμε σύντομα στο Acacia Psychotherapy τον νέο κύκλο εκπαίδευσης στην ΕΝΣΥΝΕΙΔΗΤΟΤΗΤΑ - MINDFULNESS 🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏽🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏾‍♂️🧘🏿🧘🏽‍♀️ (The original evidence-based 8 WEEK MINDFULNESS TRAINING COURSE).

🔵Έναρξη 5 ΟΚΤΩΒΡΙΟΥ 2022

🔵Τετάρτες 7:00μμ-9:00μμ

Το πρόγραμμα των 8 εβδομάδων είναι πλέον μια παγκοσμίως διαδεδομένη εκπαίδευση που εστιάζει στην αύξηση της ικανότητας μας να είμαστε παρόν και συνδεδεμένοι με την παρούσα στιγμή. Είναι ουσιαστικά μια εκπαίδευση αυτογνωσίας που διδάσκει το πώς να αντιμετωπίζει κανείς φιλικά τον ίδιο του τον εαυτό, κάτι που πολλές φορές αρκεί για να μεταμορφώσει τη ζωή μας.

Το πρόγραμμα αποτελείται απο 8 εβδομαδιαίες δίωρες συναντήσεις που περιλαμβάνουν:

🌿 Καθοδηγούμενες πρακτικές διαλογισμού/συγκέντρωσης
🌿 Πρακτικές σύνδεσης με το σώμα (κίνηση και yoga)
🌿 Πρακτικές επίγνωσης σε σκέψεις και συναισθήματα
🌿 Εκπαίδευση στη διαχείριση άγχους και συναισθηματικών δυσκολιών
🌿 Εργαλεία αυτογνωσίας, βιωματικές ασκήσεις και ψυχοεκπαίδευση (CBT, ACT, CAT)
🌿 Συζητήσεις σε ομάδα
🌿 Εργασία και πρακτική στο σπίτι
🌿 Ημέρα πρακτικής σε ησυχία - Mindfulness Silent Retreat

Για δηλώσεις συμμετοχής επικοινωνήστε μαζί μας στο 0035799523337 ή στο [email protected]

Μπορείτε να διαβάσετε περισσότερα για την Ενσυνειδητότητα και το πρόγραμμα των 8 εβδομάδων εδώ 👇🏼

https://en.acaciacy.com/copy-of-ομαδική-ψυχοθεραπεία

➡️ Θα υπάρξει περιορισμένος αριθμός θέσεων και θα τηρηθεί σειρά προτεραιότητας στις δηλώσεις συμμετοχής.

Ένα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ στο και στην για την πρόσκληση τους να συζητήσουμε για το τι σημαίνει αγάπη προς τον εαυτό μας! Ευχαριστούμε επίσης όλους όσους συντονίστηκαν για να αναστοχαστούν μαζί μας !
🌿 check out our Facebook to watch the video and to read the highlights of our talk.

This is a great resource for parents to educate themselves and encourage difficult yet important conversations with our children about internet safety.

Be Your Kid's Safety Net | Thorn for Parents Thorn for Parents is a collection of useful resources, thoughtful tips, and expert information designed to help parents talk to their kids about online safety.

As parents, teachers, and adults we have a responsibility to be informed of the world our children are living in. As more and more of our daily lives are being spent online, we must educate ourselves to both the good and bad sides of the internet. Ask your children how they interact online, talk to them about the risks and create a place of safety for them to talk to you about anything they may feel uncomfortable, scared or confused about. Have The Talk!

FOSI | Back to School Checklist for Families Do you remember when you were a kid getting ready for the new school year? Perhaps you went shopping with your parents to find that perfect outfit for the first day. Or maybe you tested out your new locker combination a few times?

Last week was ***depreventionweek, throughout which many mental health professionals, survivors and others affected by su***de spoke out about the importance of talking about su***de. It is a very difficult topic, but the outcomes of not talking about it can be far more difficult. Rory O’Connor has explored and written about su***de in his book , he has highlighted some of the persistent myths surrounding su***de. Becoming more aware, may help us with the courage we need to ***de

*Those who talk about su***de are not at risk of su***de
*All suicidal people are depressed or mentally ill
*Su***de occurs without warning
*Asking about su***de 'plants' the idea in someones head
*Suicidal people clearly want to die
*When someone becomes suicidal, they will always remain suicidal
*Su***de is inherited
*Suicidal behaviour is motivated by attention-seeking
*Su***de is caused by a single factor
*Su***de can not be prevented
*Only people of a particular social class die by su***de
*Improvement in emotional state means lessened su***de risk
*Thinking about su***de is rare
*People who attempt su***de by low-lethality means are not serious about killing themselves

🌿 ➡️ 8Week Mindfulness Training Course in 🇬🇧 COMING SOON!🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏽🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏾‍♂️🧘🏿🧘🏽‍♀️

Our MBSR course in English will start on the 8th of September and will run each Wednesday afternoon (2h sessions) for 8 weeks.

Decades of research on Mindfulness have shown a range of benefits some of which are:
🌿More calm and peacefulness -Stress Reduction
🌿Developing Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion
🌿Being more present in the here-and-now
🌿Connect to self, others and the world
🌿Experience unpleasant thoughts and feelings safely
🌿Work towards living a value-based life

Course includes:
🌿 Training in Mindfulness Meditation
🌿 Psychotherapeutic Tools for Personal Development
🌿 Course handbook to support our practice
🌿 Recorded Mindfulness Practices to practice at home

Who is it for:
🌿Anyone with an interest in improving their self-awareness and wellbeing/personal development
🌿People looking to improve their relationship with their feelings, thoughts and body
🌿People who are surviving chronic psychological or physical pain
🌿Anyone looking to improve their attention and concentration
🌿Professional development for:

-Mental and Physical Health Professionals
-Teachers and Coaches
-People working in large organizations who wish to improve their skills on working well with others or managing teams
-Artists, athletes and all performance related professions

You can read more about Mindfulness here👇🏼

https://en.acaciacy.com/copy-of-ομαδική-ψυχοθεραπεία

*Due to the safety measures in effect relating to Covid-19 there will be a limited number of spaces available. If you would like to reserve a space in advance or would like to know more please get in touch.

Communication is everything, and everything is communication - how often do we really listen? Active and engaged listening is a learned skill that is essential for empathy and building connections between people, something that has become even more important in a world of social distance, online meetings and text messages.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jul/24/interested-curious-how-i-learned-to-really-listen-to-people?fbclid=IwAR0GCZS5G2bg6FKRzC4IPe5Tkx1KGbPck_FC252lkTI_QeBehKtsyO6_uv0

‘Be interested, be curious, hear what’s not said’: how I learned to really listen to people | Annalisa Barbieri Being a good listener isn’t just about shutting up and not interrupting – it’s about really taking in what someone is telling you

It “takes a village” to raise a child

➡️Social networks crucial to supporting both parents and babies in the time after birth
➡️The impact of COVID-19 on new parents should be considered in healthcare interventions, with key focus on face-to-face, rather than digital, support from health and social care services.

Rates Of Postnatal Depression Among New Mothers Rose Sharply During Lockdown By Emily Reynolds. Study of London-based mothers finds rates of postnatal depression were twice European average during lockdown.

A look at the potential relationship between poor-self control and feelings of loneliness 👀🔎🧠

Poor Self-Control Can Lead To Feelings Of Loneliness By Emily Reynolds. People with low self-control are seen as less trustworthy, which can lead to social rejection.

Self-Reflection Can Make You A Better Leader At Work By Emily Reynolds. People who reflected on their “best possible self” as a leader showed more leadership behaviours at work

🌿 ➡️ 8Week Mindfulness Training Course in 🇬🇧 COMING SOON!

Our MBSR course in English will start on the 26th of May and will run each Wednesday afternoon (2h sessions) for 8 weeks.

The practice of Mindfulness has become a staple in mental health and psychological well-being. Decades of research have shown a range of benefits some of which are:

🌿More calm and peacefulness -Stress Reduction
🌿Developing Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion
🌿Being more present in the here-and-now
🌿Connect to self, others and the world
🌿Experience unpleasant thoughts and feelings safely
🌿Become more self-aware

Course includes:

🌿 Psychotherapeutic Tools for Personal Development
🌿 Course handbook to support our practice
🌿 Recorded Mindfulness Practices and group work.

Due to the safety measures in effect relating to Covid-19 there will be a limited number of spaces available. If you would like to reserve a space or would like to know more please get in touch (99523337, 96510310).

You can read more about Mindfulness and the training course on our website!

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https://en.acaciacy.com/copy-of-%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%B1%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AE-%CF%88%CF%85%CF%87%CE%BF%CE%B8%CE%B5%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%80%CE%B5%CE%AF%CE%B1

Mindfulness | acacia Mindfulness is a specific state of mind or way of looking at the world that is characterized by openness, awareness, focused intention and acceptance. It is the way in which we connect with our experiences and ourselves, fully and non-judgmentally.

🌿Με μεγάλη μας χαρά σας προσκαλούμε στο διαδικτυακό μας σπίτι αφού η ιστιοσελίδα του κέντρου μας είναι έτοιμη! Μπορείτε να την επισκεφτείτε για να μάθετε περισσότερα για εμάς και για όλες τις ψυχοθεραπευτικές μας υπηρεσίες! Θα βρείτε πληροφορίες σχετικά με τη μέθοδο μας και άρθρα που αφορούν τη Ψυχολογία. Ελπίζουμε να σας αρέσει και να την προωθήσετε σε όσους μπορεί να τους ενδιαφέρει.

Καλή πλοήγηση!

🌿It is our great pleasure to invite you to our online home - our website is now ready for you to visit! You can read more about who we are and the services we provide. You will also find details about our methods, psychology related articles and information about psychotherapeutic techniques on our blog. We hope that you like it so much that you’ll share it with others who might be interested.

Enjoy browsing!

https://www.acaciacy.com/

Acacia Psychotherapy and Counselling Centre Psychotherapy and Counselling Centre with expertise in Clinical Psychology, Systemic Family Psychotherapy, CBT and Mindfulness. We work with: anxiety panic attacks stress depression addictions eating disorders conflicts relationship counselling OCD psychosis

Ο Ιός της Κόπωσης, άλλο ένα εξαιρετικό άρθρο απο τον Byung-Chul Han γεμάτο τροφή για σκέψη:

"Σε συνθήκες καραντίνας, αρχίζουμε να καταλαβαίνουμε ότι πιθανώς οι άλλοι δεν είναι η «κόλαση», όπως είχε γράψει ο Sartre στο Κεκλεισμένων των Θυρών, αλλά η ίαση.....Ιδιαίτερα, η απουσία του ρυθμού εντείνει την κατάθλιψη. Τα τελετουργικά δημιουργούν την κοινότητα χωρίς επικοινωνία, ενώ αυτό που κυριαρχεί σήμερα είναι η επικοινωνία χωρίς κοινότητα....Σύντομα, θα πρέπει να έχουμε επαρκή αριθμό εμβολίων για να νικήσουμε τον ιό. Αλλά, δεν θα υπάρξουν εμβόλια για την πανδημία της κατάθλιψης."

https://geniusloci2017.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/virus_of_tiredness/?fbclid=IwAR1JLi0EIQ2DzdAJIeW2J1s7GneyPdjKnNnzpxiu_CyicT7d5BxjG_edD8g

Byung-Chul Han: Ο Ιός της Κόπωσης Ο Covid-19 είναι ένας καθρέφτης που αντανακλά πίσω σε εμάς τις κρίσεις που υπάρχουν μέσα στην κοινωνία μας. Κάνει πιο ορατά τα παθολογικά συμπτώματα που ήδη υπήρχαν από...

"...time management does work — though contrary to popular belief, it is wellbeing that is the most positively impacted factor, not work."

Good Time Management Seems To Have A Bigger Impact On Wellbeing Than Work Performance By Emily Reynolds. Time management skills more strongly correlated with wellbeing than with academic or job performance in meta-analysis.

Our office is our sanctuary, we hope you feel it too. puts so much love in to the green and the florals, just look how they blossom! #ψυχολογία #ψυχοθεραπεία #προσωπικήανάπτυξη #ενσυνειδητότητα #συστημικήψυχοθεραπεία #ακακίακύπρος #ακακία #λεμεσός

We have many more than five senses. Here is how to step out of the "perceptual bubble".



https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/04/01/we-have-many-more-than-five-senses-heres-how-to-make-the-most-of-them/

We Have Many More Than Five Senses — Here’s How To Make The Most Of Them By Emma Young. There’s a wealth of evidence that we can train our many senses, to improve how we think, behave and feel.

This is such an important article. With the ever increasing dialogue around mental health, more and more psychological terms are introduced to our language. Whilst this gives many the means to describe their experiences there is also a risk of labeling human experience in terms of disorders.

What we're getting wrong in the conversation about mental health | Lucy Foulkes Increased use of psychiatric language means ordinary distress is being medicalised, while the seriously ill are not being heard, says psychologist Lucy Foulkes

#ψυχολογία #ψυχοθεραπεία #προσωπικήανάπτυξη #ενσυνειδητότητα #συστημικήψυχοθεραπεία #ακακίακύπρος #ακακία #λεμεσός

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/looking-after-your-mental-health-we-come-out-lockdown

From lockdown to relaxation of covid rules: tips on looking after your mental health The gradual easing of lockdown brings both opportunities and challenges for many of us.

“Friendship isn’t just for fun; it has huge benefits for our mental and physical well-being. In a changing world, our approach to making and maintaining friends needs to be both flexible and stable so that we can optimise those benefits.”

#ψυχολογία

The hidden rules that determine which friendships matter to us Evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar has found that our friendships are governed by secret rules, based on everything from your s*x to your sleep schedule. Our unique social fingerprints help determine who we are drawn to, which friendships last and why some friends are ultimately replaceable

International Women’s Day,2021
We stand by and speak up for Women all over the world who are yet to be recognised for their strength and their beauty. For those who are kept in their place and denied a voice, for those who are fighting to break out of expectations, for those who know that Women are more than what we are told. ✊🌿💜

“...when you’re doing what you love, it makes sense that you feel more balanced – simply keeping busy isn’t satisfying.” - Value based actions make a difference

https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/03/03/during-lockdown-meaningful-activity-is-more-fulfilling-than-simply-staying-busy/

During Lockdown, Meaningful Activity Is More Fulfilling Than Simply Staying Busy By Emily Reynolds. Engaging in more “meaningful” activities during lockdown was associated with experiencing less extreme emotions.

One year into lockdown: How To Deal With Boredom
"When you pay attention to boredom it gets unbelievably interesting" J. K. Zinn

How To Deal With Boredom, Digested By Emily Reynolds. How do you deal with boredom? And does being bored even come with some benefits? Here’s the research on boredom, digested.

Welcome to Acacia Psychotherapy and Counselling Centre! New signs are up today so you’ll know when you’ve found us 🌿

Research has shown that stress can affect our immune system in a myriad of ways, including our response to vaccines. This could suggest that psychological factors can also influence our response to the Covid-19 vaccine. What do we need to know to boost the chance of a vaccine working? Here is how stress, sleep, social support, alcohol use and exercise play a role in this. 🧠😴🧘🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🔬💉



https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24933213-500-the-5-best-things-you-can-do-to-boost-the-chance-of-a-vaccine-working/

The 5 best things you can do to boost the chance of a vaccine working The coronavirus vaccines won't work for everyone, but there are plenty of things we know can help with vaccine success, from sleeping well before a jab to avoiding doomscrolling afterwards and getting enough exercise

Love sometimes wants to do us a great favor: hold us upside down and shake all the nonsense out.

Your love
Should never be offered to the mouth of a stranger,
Only to someone who has the valor and daring
To cut pieces of their soul off with a knife
Then weave them into a blanket
To protect you.

Stay close to any sounds that make you glad you are alive.

Ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you.
I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in the darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.

There are different wells within your heart.
Some fill with each good rain,
Others are far too deep for that

Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions.

Even after all this time the sun never says to the Earth, “You owe me”

There is no pleasure without a tincture of bitterness."

The expectations and judgements placed on mothers are ever increasing as are the demands placed on families to do more, be more, provide more. Whilst at the same time society is withdrawing support and sense of community. It was once accepted that it takes a village to raise a child, today it feels more like parents (more often mothers) are expected to be that entire village alone.

To all the mothers who feel overwhelmed by doing their best, you’re best is enough. You’re best is yours and not to be judged. Society has a responsibility to protect and nurture its members and that begins with compassion and support.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/04/parenting/working-mom-burnout-coronavirus.html?referringSource=articleShare&fbclid=IwAR2TNJla9QkEzZwj7Nlte7tLEH3S6t8mhCU0AryWSdW3RML7mAgG_zfR3Vs

How Society Has Turned Its Back on Mothers This isn’t just about burnout, it’s about betrayal.

“Emotionally resilient people tend to focus on what gave them a good outcome, and in many real-world situations that might be key to learning to make good decisions”

In Times Of Anxiety and Low Mood, Focusing On Past Successes Could Improve Decision-Making By Emily Reynolds. Participants with anxiety or depression struggled to make decisions as circumstances changed – but authors suggest focusing on past successes could be key to good decision-…

A feeling of well-being is partially dependant on a sense of autonomy, the acceptance of self that allows us to know what is right for us and what is fair and kind to accept from others. Autonomy is built on confidence, self-acceptance and respectful boundaries. The Personal Bill of Rights was created by Edmund Bourne and is a powerful reminder that we each have the right to live authentically and be true to ourselves. If you notice that this Bill of Rights has highlighted some areas of your life which may need your attention, be kind and know that awareness is the first step toward positive change. 🌿🌱🍃🌿