Happy first week of October to everyone! Let’s talk about childhood stages and those early years of life! What were the challenges? What has shaped our thinking and our beliefs as adults now? Erikson was a German psychoanalyst. Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development.

Stage 1: Trust Versus Mistrust.

Stage 2: Autonomy Versus Shame and Doubt.

Stage 3: Initiative Versus Guilt.

Stage 4: Industry Versus Inferiority.

Stage 5: Identity Versus Role Confusion.

Dealing with grief and loss might look like a juggling act - but there is hope for all - let’s find out in this episode! Griefline https://griefline.org.au and 1300 845 745 as well as Grief Australia (Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement): 1800 642 066

Grief is a natural response to loss. It can occur after a death of a loved one, a divorce, miscarriage, infertility, the loss of a beloved pet and many other major losses. You are not alone in your sadness. Let’s talk about the five stages of grief in this episode.

Guest speaker Holly G joins us today as we start a conversation about substance abuse and AOD; a global mental health issue. Alcohol and Drug Confidential Support Line in Australia: 1800 198 024

(Available 24/7). Australian Government Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 250 015. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

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 ⭐️