Sorry taokat, hard enough raising funds locally at the moment! ... View more

Hi folks, been a while but I thought I'd get the heads up on this #metoo business, thanks for the update!   ... View more

Oh lovely, mind if I quote you? ... View more

I actually have a few better ones on my site ;) good remembering! I'm wanting something more than apps for me though ;) ... View more

Just thanks from me for a good session, thanks all and Emily in particular ;) ... View more

Ooh I like that. Can you recommend some visually guided meditations? I think we"re all enjoying those at the moment! Apps, authors or websites or yourself?! ... View more

Again, beautifully put Emily :) Screenshotted for Mantra practice! ... View more

Yes, 'doing mindfulness' definitely works for me, I'm going to share it with the kids but call it something else! ... View more

Thanks for that analogy, it shed a bit of light on what might be going on for mine in terms of heir responses to the practice. Those experiences, i.e. Sport and music, both bring up significant emotion and presence, whilst also experiencing presence. Mindfulness is the absence of any external distraction however....and very still, well usually....I ve been learning some other forms, like walking meditation of late :) ... View more

That's priceless! ... View more

Beautifully put, thank you ... View more

Indeed, I've brought in the experts ;) We need mentoring too ;) So good to recognize our own limitations isn't it!? ... View more

Emily, I'd like to ask about your advice on getting teens, young people motivated to try Mindfulness....? ... View more

Precisely! That little voice......! ... View more

Tip #2 Refresh browser regularly ;) ... View more

Yes, incorporating the physical, breath and movement has been my new direction, thanks :) ... View more

Thank you for this in depth response. I have a question about if the emotions and/or mindfulness bring up pain, physically or emotionally. How does one manage or direct this? ... View more

Top right corner when you make a post ;) ... View more

Just a tip I picked up last time, you may like to turn off the email notifications for this chat if you don't want to overload your inbox before you get started! ;)   ... View more

Test message ;) ... View more

Hey there @back2schoolmom Sorry I didn't get back to you, crazy 24hrs too though in different ways. You're going to need some support on this for yourself. Have you signed up for RO Parent session on here?  It's time to make a bit of a long term plan here and step back a little from the crisis mode; I'm worried about you. Please call the Lifeline or Parent help numbers if you just need a good chat for now to get you through? Keep us posted and a big hug for you x ... View more

Hello @Lily17   Mental Health is always a priority as you know ;) That would be my first point of call. Like you, I looked into my "less mathematical/more artistic" daughter (after also checking in with my older and more mathematical one!) and also with her teachers. I speak with all of the teachers when I can, not just the Maths one in hope that they will dialogue (at some point?!) about her and gain a better insight into her overall person.   I have been working towards finding out of school inspirations for my kids as school can become so tedious for so many reasons. I've looked at a LOT! (In fact created an FB page and website just to keep track of them!) I still haven't found "the thing" for her though, but my motivation is upheld, by recognising that I have at least now made her aware that she can seek her own supports, directions, inspirations and aspirations herself too and I will support her!   Hope this helps, you might like to join the online session coming up (this week I think @Ngaio-RO?) on Mindfulness? ... View more

Hi there @back2schoolmom   Rough night no doubt, sorry to hear things got here for you and your daughter. Times like these give us an opportunity to step back and take a moment to reflect and plan. Take a breather and time for yourself to consolidate and check in.   Where are you at today? If you need, you may like to call the Parent Helpline for some support. you can find the number for your state here: https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/parentline-services/   All the best for the day ahead, and check back here for some more ReachOut support, good on you for doing so already ;) ... View more

Hello @back2schoolmom   This is a really challenging one, and though I don't have direct experience of this specifically, but alcohol has been the challenge, so similar....   It's a challenge I know (and only a suggestion!), but I tried to overlook the alcohol/drug use bit, and really focus on "allowing the issue to surface". Commentary of friends of any sort is never helpful either.    By "allowing the issue to surface" I mean to work on improving your relationship with her so that she feels 'safe' to share with you more authentically. Some of the parenting advice already offered here (and in some recent posts!) are excellent strategies to try.    Do you have any idea what some of the underlying issues might be? One of the persisting issues that I have learned young women are most challenged with is Body Image, in line with this is the sexual pressure and overall general 'performance' pressure as a result of over-use of media. It's a bit issue to address, but there is a lot of research and support on this, including RO ;)   Just a thought as you mentioned that your daughter loved her cheer leading, which brings to mind the netball culture of the young women that I encountered who were struggling with this issue.   Look forward to hearing how you're going with it. ... View more

Just wanted to say a big hello to all the new and fabulous parents who care enough about our young people to be here! It truly takes a community to raise them ;) Looking forward to gradually 'meeting' you all! It's good to see the space growing.   I found ReachOut late last year as a result of committed searching to support one of my five young people, aged between 12 and 21. It was such a lifeline at the time (when I was discovering the reasons behind the Mental health issues arising - much of it media related to Body Image), that since then I've endeavoured to spread the word - on and offline! It's such a great online resource to 'have up your sleeve' but also a really supportive community when you need it most! By the way, did you know that you can order free resources on this site too for your workplace, school or community group? Stickers, posters etc - very cool :)   I'm learning to 'relax' with Mindfulness practice, which actually came about via looking for support for my teens. We have so much to learn from each other! That's probably my best bit of advice learnt on this journey!   We come and go from this space as time allows, as issues arise or engage us and to share tips, experiences, perspectives and more!   This is a really a sharing and supportive space for us all, thanks RO ;) ... View more

Thanks for the message about this! Have been trying to work out whether it was coming up or gone!   I would love to be there ;) Having just completed my own Month of "Mindful in May" and with teens about to go on their second Teen Mindfulness retreat next month, I'm excited about this practice indeed!   Until tomorrow evening then ;) ... View more

Hi there, been a while since I've posted, but thanks for the inspiration to share again :) Like you, I too have developed a website for teens and families to find local resources in our state that so often gets overlooked ;) (guess where!)   Though whilst full of ideas, directions and resources, it's actually a reflection of my parenting style so far I think!    I aim to "be the bow whilst they are the arrows" whilst at the same time remembering that one "can lead the horse to water but can't make it drink"!   I aim to make the ride enjoyable, but ultimately, they are the riders ;)   Love to know more about your project and thanks for sharing ;) ... View more

Night all! Thanks for the conversation! Best way to get in touch @dom-batyr? ... View more

Excellent article, cheers. Will share and follow up! ... View more

A type of Kinesiology yes? ... View more