Understanding the Window of Tolerance: A Key to Emotional Regulation
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you couldn’t think straight — or so flat that even simple tasks felt impossible? That’s your nervous system telling you you’re outside your Window of Tolerance. This concept, introduced by Dr. Dan Siegel, is a powerful way to...
Thoughts and Feelings: Decoding Your Inner Dialogue
Have you ever reread a text five times, worrying what the other person really meant, while your chest tightens with unease? Or felt a sudden spark of joy before you even knew why? That’s the fascinating interplay between your thoughts and feelings—two forces that...
Helping Children Navigate Anxiety, Grief, and Loss
As a psychologist, I have had the privilege of working with young individuals and their families to help them understand and cope with challenging emotions like anxiety, grief, and loss. These emotions can be particularly overwhelming for children, as they often lack...
Strategies for Promoting Good Mental Health
World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10th each year, serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health and well-being. It’s a day to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage individuals to prioritise their mental health. In this blog post, we...
Ideas for coping and getting out of the house to socialise in the Pandemic
What Just Happened? Coping with a ‘new normal’ during and following the COVID- 19 Pandemic…. Across the world the management of COVID-19 has changed lives, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, due to restrictions, social distancing and...Welcome
I’m Naomi, Clinical Director and registered Psychologist of Harnessing Wellness. I believe our work as psychologists is a privilege. Rapport with clients is the basis of the therapeutic process and without it harnessing wellness may be difficult.
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