Evolutionary Psychology Professor Robyn Dunbar of Oxford researching laughter says " we've all heard the phrase 'laugh until it hurts', that pain isn't metaphoric but sustained laughter can be both painful and exhausting. This can be your new exercise as it has a similar physiological response to exercise the study reveals.
It makes sense there is a physical and emotional action. Yoga laughter advocates the benefits of laughing but the research published 2012 in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, suggests it is also a physical work out - no joke! Apologies for that pun. So get your chortle on.
Read Gretchen Reynolds article in the Sydney Morning Herald - You have to laugh for the full story and keep your perspective people.
So laugh hard, laugh long, and laugh with others !
Best wishes Philipa
Psych Solutions, Your Sydney Counselling Psychologist.
Friday, 23 November 2012
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
The Royal Commission into child sexual abuse - a great step for victims
As a psychologist I see many victims of childhood and adult sexual abuse. Incredibly most people are well adjusted but invariably tend to have relationship difficulties.
The Government decision to have a Royal Commission is to be congratulated!
Institutions, need to be accountable and especially those not currently so - read religious orders, we should all be open to scrutiny and transparency.
People need to have faith in the integrity of the people in positions of power and there are checks and processes to protect them.
I work under the Australian Psychological Society's Code of Ethics and am a mandatory reporter, who in employment has been subject to what is known as a working with children criminal check.
I believe abuse continues in darkness and behind closed doors, we do need to speak out about the effects of this on people.
I specialise in working with people to heal in this form of trauma, that often leads to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety and Depression using specific trauma techniques that are fast, effective and efficient in the recovery process. I really feel privileged in the work I do and the courage it takes for people who have survived this experience.
Please visit my websites - Psych Solutions NSW; www.psychsolutions.net.au or www.marriageworks.com.au
Thanks and please believe your children and keep them safe!
Best Wishes Philipa
The Government decision to have a Royal Commission is to be congratulated!
Institutions, need to be accountable and especially those not currently so - read religious orders, we should all be open to scrutiny and transparency.
People need to have faith in the integrity of the people in positions of power and there are checks and processes to protect them.
I work under the Australian Psychological Society's Code of Ethics and am a mandatory reporter, who in employment has been subject to what is known as a working with children criminal check.
I believe abuse continues in darkness and behind closed doors, we do need to speak out about the effects of this on people.
I specialise in working with people to heal in this form of trauma, that often leads to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety and Depression using specific trauma techniques that are fast, effective and efficient in the recovery process. I really feel privileged in the work I do and the courage it takes for people who have survived this experience.
Please visit my websites - Psych Solutions NSW; www.psychsolutions.net.au or www.marriageworks.com.au
Thanks and please believe your children and keep them safe!
Best Wishes Philipa
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