Watch these YouTube resources recommended by Penny
Why High Self-Compassion is better than High Self-EsteemThis TEDx presentation by Dr Kristen Neff is the best talk I have seen on the pitfalls of trying to boost your self-esteem to help you feel better about yourself. She explains how the healthier alternative of increasing compassion and kindness for yourself is a pathway to sustained feelings of self worth and well being, even in the midst of personal failures.
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Developing Self-Acceptance through Understanding your Inner Critic and Internal Family System (IFS)This interview with Jay Earley explains how IFS works to help you transform your Inner Critic and access your true SELF (the part of who is naturally self-accepting). He also explains how our psyche is made up of different "parts" which are like sub-personalities. These parts develop in difficult childhood circumstances and act to protect our more vulnerable parts from pain. In this interview, Jay also gives a good summary of the whole IFS process of healing our parts. Self-acceptance comes from healing the parts of us that are not self-accepting.
Positive Messages for your Inner ChildFor some people, it is hard to imagine what positive messages to a small child would sound like. One of my clients found inspiration from this 19 second clip from the movie The Help. She integrated it into her compassionate-self meditations. Sometimes, a few simple words can make a huge difference to how you view yourself. Have a look and see what you think.
Fake it until you become itWatch this Ted Talk by Amy Cuddy on how your body posture not only effects how others think and feel about you, but also effects how you think and feel about yourself. This is vital information if you are preparing for a job interview or any other situation where you want to look your best and feel more confident. You just need to change your posture for two minutes!
How to Change your Brain to Boost HappinessThis TEDx presentation by Dr Rick Hanson explains how to develop positive mental states and "take in the good" in spite of the brain's Negativity Bias. He suggests certain activities to change your brain so you develop inner strengths such as resilience. Rick Hanson is a Neuropsychologist and the author of Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence, and best selling author of Buddha's Brain.
If you would like to hear more from Rick, sign up for his free emails Just One Thing (JOT) which suggests a simple practice each week for more joy, more fulfilling relationships, and more peace of mind. Inspirational SongEverybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
This song came out in the 90’s it has some timeless messages that many of my clients have found help lifts their mood. P.S. It's not really about sunscreen! |
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How to cope with cravings using ACT
Jonathan Bricker is an internationally recognised researcher in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). In this TED Talk, he describes how to manage cravings for foods and smoking using the Act principle of "willingness".
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EMDRThis recent story on the 7.30 report explains the power of EMDR to heal trauma.
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How to overcome OCD
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In this podcast, Shannon Shy shares some really good tips for how he overcame OCD. If you like this, check out more resources and interviews at this link.
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Yoga With AdrieneBe guided by a warm and gentle expert in yoga exercises on u-tube. Check out her whole range of free yoga sessions.
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How to stop nightmares
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This video will guide you through simple steps to deal with recurrent nightmares.
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Explanation of Chronic pain and why things hurt
In this video, Lorimer Moseley explores why do we hurt and if pain is an illusion. He also looks at what this might mean for those who suffer from chronic pain
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CBT treatment for Tinnitus
Click on this link to access a very informative webinar on cognitive behaviour therapy for tinnitus.