What is substance abuse and addiction? We know that addictions are not only limited to alcohol and drugs and many individuals struggle with addictions to eating food, gaming, gambling and sex. The nature of the problem and the part of the brain affected is similar across these addictions. We are focusing today on substance abuse and substance addiction. What are some of the key characteristics? Let’s talk about it today. Holyoake in Western Australia contact information: Call 08 9416 4444, or email [email protected] 📞

Let’s have a conversation about disappointing things! Disappointment is something we all face as human beings. What can we do about it? —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Let’s chat about weak and rigid boundaries today. Weak boundaries might mean compromising your own needs for the demands of others. Rigid boundaries might look like walls up, everyone out. Have you noticed either of these things? What do we do with them? —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Let’s have a conversation about boundary invasions and boundary invaders! First, we can acknowledge the situation, figure out what our boundary is, find our confidence about it, then share it with a trusted person, communicate respectfully to the boundary invader and lastly, have a clear plan about what to do if the invasion were to happen again. If you are enjoying my podcast, please leave a star rating on the podcast show! ⭐️ Contact Andrea for any questions or episode topic suggestions on 📸 Insta: @peace.ofmindcounselling

Let’s talk about what a boundary invasion IS. How do we know for sure if someone has trespassed into our space? How do we know if boundary crossing is happening? Let’s talk about some examples today ☺️ Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Why do we need to know about boundaries and how will it improve my mental well-being? What is a boundary? Let’s talk about it! ☺️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu/c/6575052?uid=3319450 —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

How do we deal with guilt? How can we manage it so we can keep our boundaries? Let’s discuss what we can do to overcome it. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

What is guilt? Where did it come from? How does it impact your life? Let’s figure out together why we humans experience guilt. Feelings wheel reference: https://www.gnyha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/The-Feeling-Wheel-Positive-Psycology-Program.pdf —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

How do we discover what our own needs and wants are? Identifying and understanding your true needs and wants will improve your mental well-being and empower you on your journey. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Let’s talk about the trauma response or the “emergency mode” and ways we can cope and deal with trauma. Healing and recovery is possible for every human being. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️