Resources
We've curated a collection of videos, articles and books that many people have found interesting and informative on their journey of change
Motivation
Making Progress a Habit
In his book, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, James Clear shows us why most people fail when they try to make rapid changes and how small consistent changes set you up for success.
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In this 8-minute video, he outlines the basic process of how to get 1% better every day and create new habits.
Positive Encouragement is Less Stressful
Research around public health messaging during COVID-19 confirms that negatively framed messages did not increase the uptake of preventative health measures but did raise people's anxiety.
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If you have a harsh inner critic then rather than helping you improve, this is likely to cause more anxiety. Hypnotherapy is a great way to learn to speak to yourself in a more supportive way.
Overcoming Addiction
Everything you Think you Know About Addiction is Wrong
That's quite a strong statement which Johann Hari explores in his enlightening TED Talk which has had over 11 million views.
What really causes addiction to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to wonder why we treat addicts the way we do and if there might be a better way. As he shares in this deeply personal talk, his questions took him around the world, and unearthed some surprising and hopeful ways of thinking about an age-old problem.
Benefits of Mindfulness Training in Reducing Addictive Behaviours
An interesting article about brain wave activity and the benefits of increasing Theta wave activity through mindfulness training, for people with addictive behaviours.
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The ideal brain wave activity level for hypnosis is between 7-8 Hz, which is also the border between Alpha and Theta wave levels. In this calm and clear state people can easily focus and learn new skills, including changing addictive behaviour.
Depression
How to Recover from Depression
In this video with over 5 million views, leading depression expert and clinical psychologist Dr Michael Yapko draws on research and shares his insights from 40 years of working with those suffering this common mental health issue.
Learn the simple skills that research shows can help you or a loved one to recover - and even prevent depression occurring - in this heartwarming and uplifting speech for the Australian Psychological Society.
Pain
Why Things Hurt
In this TEDx Adelaide presentation, Lorimer Mosely considers whether we really experience pain, or is it merely an illusion and what does all this mean for those who suffer from pain?
This humorous and engaging video has been seen by over a million viewers and helped many people change their pain journey.
Never, Ever Give Up!
Arthur Boorman was a disabled veteran of the Gulf War for 15 years, and was told by his doctors that he would never be able to walk on his own, ever again.
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His story is proof, that we cannot place limits on what we are capable of doing, because we often do not know our own potential.
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Do not waste any time thinking you are stuck - you can take control over your life, and change it faster than you might think.
Books for Adults
Keys to Unlocking Depression
'Keys to Unlocking Depression: An Internationally Known Depression Expert Tells You What You Need to Know to Overcome Depression by Michael D. Yapko'
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This book is so approachable with 50 keys to unlocking depression, presented in bite-sized chunks. It is easy to read and contains actionable tasks. It is the perfect book to help you understand what you can do to help yourself and to take action.
Freeing Yourself and Others by Decluttering
'The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter by Margareta Magnusson'
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Offering a humorous approach to a sensitive subject this book provides guidance on how to organise and declutter our lives whether approaching the end of life or simply wanting a fresh start. It takes something that can be daunting and turns it into an experience of freedom.
Books for Children and Families
Emotions
How do I feel? A Dictionary of Emotions for Children - With 60+ definitions to help children identify and understand their emotions by Rebekah Lipp and Craig Phillips​
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A wonderfully illustrated resource to help families understand and communicate about emotions. Also available as a card deck.
Loneliness and Finding Love and Acceptance
The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
Illustrated in the style of Winnie the Pooh this book is full of wisdom and prompts conversations about big feelings.
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Note: The text is in a challenging font to read but you can hear the book being read aloud on YouTube. The following link is beautifully filmed and read with a lilting Scottish accent.