Wellness themes

Mindfulness

Videos

  • TED Talk: How mindfulness changes the emotional life of our brains | Richard J. Davidson (2019)
    • Dr Davidson is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr Davidson is also the Founder of Healthy Minds Innovations, which translates science into tools to cultivate and measure well-being. In this eye-opening talk, Richard Davidson discusses how mindfulness can improve well-being and outlines strategies to boost four components of a healthy mind: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose.


Mobile Applications

  • Headspace Meditation
    • Meditation has been shown to help people stress less, focus more and even sleep better. Headspace is a meditation app to teach the skills of meditation and mindfulness.


Articles

  • The Benefits of Mindfulness | Therapist Aid
    • An evidence-based article by TherapistAid defining mindfulness and its benefits.
  • Relaxation Techniques | Therapist Aid
    • An evidence-based article and guide by TherapistAid about relaxation techniques.

Therapists specialising in Mindfulness

Melvin Calleja

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Systemic Family Psychotherapist
Liya Aquilina

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Gestalt Psychotherapist
Katia Cortis

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Systemic Family Psychotherapist
Gillian Balani

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Counsellor
Esther Cuschieri Huij

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Gestalt & Child Psychotherapist
Deborah Soler

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Gestalt Psychotherapist & EMDR Trainee Practitioner
Danjela Falzon

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Gestalt Psychotherapist
Clare Padovani

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Gestalt Psychotherapist & Educator
Claire Frendo

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Gestalt Psychotherapist
Charlene Duca

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Clinical Psychologist & Gestalt Psychotherapist

Resources about Mindfulness

The Power of Therapeutic Writing

Written by Clare Padovani
Many people assume that writing is just for writers or poets when, in fact, writing is for everyone and has been used for many years as a means of expression and healing. Therapeutic writing, in particular, has numerous benefits and takes a number of different forms, as explored in the following article by Clare Padovani, Gestalt Psychotherapist….

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The key to happiness and fulfilment – Cherish the present

Written by Maria Mifsud
We live in a hyper-busy world, where our pace of life is always frantic. Our minds are constantly occupied and we are forever up to something. With that in mind, I would like you, the reader, to take a moment and think about the last time that you did nothing – just 10 minutes doing absolutely nothing. And when I say nothing, I really do mean nothing. Therefore, no emailing, no texting, no inte…

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The importance of being idle – How boredom can help us flourish

Written by Giulia Bertone
During this pandemic-induced period of indefinite self-quarantine, most of us are lying on the edges of the spectrum marked by chronic boredom on one end and compulsive engagement on the other. We cannot go to work, all establishments are closed and having a social life outside of your doorstop is basically prohibited by law. It’s just you, your cave, too much free time on your hands and no idea w…

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Self-care in our everyday lives

Written by Danjela Falzon
The term ‘self-care’ may conjure up images of someone at a spa, having a massage or pampering themselves in some way. However, self-care isn’t a luxury or something we do to reward ourselves after a busy week. In this article, Gestalt Psychotherapist, Danjela Falzon, explores the different facets of ‘self-care’ and the ways we can make self-care an essential part of our lives….

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Re-thinking our attitudes towards ageing

Written by Danjela Falzon
Fear around getting older seems to form an undercurrent in many people’s lives, especially as our birthdays take us into a new decade, turning 30, 40 and so on. Despite the obvious changes that occur as we grow older, ageing needn’t be seen as something to be resisted or avoided. In this article, Gestalt Psychotherapist, Danjela Falzon, explores the different stages of life and the inner growth we can experience if we embrace rather than resist the natural process of ageing….

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Positive Affirmations

Written by Danjela Falzon
Affirmations are positive phrases or statements we write down, repeat in our head, or aloud, which align with our goals, challenge existing beliefs and promote greater health and wellbeing. In this article, Gestalt Psychotherapist, Danjela Falzon, provides some guidance on how you can use affirmations, the theory behind them as well as their numerous benefits….

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Mindful eating – forming healthy eating habits through mindfulness

Written by Giulia Bertone
Our eating habits effect our psyche and, in turn, our psyche and emotions effect our food intake. Research has shown that food does not only serve a survival or nutritional function, but also plays a huge role in our emotional and psychological well-being. Despite this, most of us engage in reckless eating habits. Having a fast-paced lifestyle is often blamed for consuming food in a hurry, eating …

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Living mindfully

Written by Danjela Falzon
What is Mindfulness? Have you ever got up from your chair with the intention of doing something very specific, such as switching off a light in another room, only to get back into your chair and realise you can’t remember if you actually switched the light off? Or sat down to eat dinner whilst staring at the TV, only to notice afterwards that you barely tasted or appreciated what you were…

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