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26/08/2025

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29/05/2025

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The Power of Grounding-how 2 mins can transform your workday.
In today's world, have you noticed how easy it is to feel scattered, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the present moment? Grounding techniques can improve focus and decision-making, reduce stress hormones, and clear mental clutter.
Grounding is the practice of reconnecting with the present moment through your senses.
It can look like;
✷Pause
✷Name 5 things you can see
✷Acknowledge 4 things you can touch
✷Notice 3 things you can hear
✷Recognise 2 things you can smell
✷Identify 1 thing you can taste
Try this at the start of your day, lunch break or when you are feeling overwhelmed.

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29/05/2025

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478 BREATHING BENEFITS
One of the breathing exercises I share in my courses which is known to help with sleep is: 478 breathing; breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds and exhale for 8 seconds. Repeat for 3-5 minutes.
This activates your body's natural relaxation response. It reduces anxiety by lowering cortisol levels. It interrupts stress loops in the brain, creating space for new thought patterns.
It also;
•Improves sleep quality
•Enhances focus
•Reduces reactivity
•Decreases resting heart rate

29/05/2025

Are you aware of Lifeline Australia's new powerful digital tool helping save lives? Lifeline now provides a structured approach to creating a personalised safety plan for those experiencing suicidal thoughts through the Beyond Now web app.
The plan has been developed by mental health experts Beyond Blue and Monash University.
It allows users to identify warning signs, coping strategies and reasons to live.
It is accessible anytime on mobile devices when a crisis occurs.
It is easily shareable with trusted support people.

If you work with clients experiencing su***de ideation, consider introducing Lifeline Su***de Safety Plan as part of your treatment. It's free to download.
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29/05/2025

It's wonderful to receive this kind of feedback from the Mental Health First Aid International I delivered recently to a workplace.
For dates and more information visit https://www.diannepepicelli.com.au/mhfa-training-courses/

17/01/2025

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31/12/2024

Happy New Year 🎊

Wishing you a happy and healthy new year and I hope you make self care a priority in 2025.