Ideas about evolution are changing (ask Dr. Eva Jablonka). How do Psychotherapists fit in the whole process? See Prof Steven Hayes discuss this in a recent scientific article here:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X15000585
Navigating the Family Law labyrinth
What is the right /wrong thing to do? What to focus on? What is ‘child-focused’ and am I doing it? What services are available to me? What happens in the future – have others been through this?
These are difficult questions that we might be facing during already a difficult time. For at least some of the answers and some ideas, Family Law Pathways Network can help: http://www.qldfamilylawnet.org.au/
Philosophy by Alan Watts
Ever wanted to ask ‘why’ about things that others just took for granted? Join the club! Alan Watts left a legacy of asking the difficult questions and trying to answer them. His talks are being gradually uploaded to YouTube for free viewing here:
Extend and improve your life through nutrition
Another one of the ‘magic pills’. Our brains are ~2% of our body mass and consume ~20% of the energy. This makes them a ‘power plant’.
Bluberies to boost longevity? Protecting ourselves from heart attack?
It’s all in the new issue of the Life Extension Foundation (LEF) here:
http://health.lef.org/LECMS/Zmags.aspx?pid=e0f0b7eb&source=CVD500E
National Institute of Health (US) links physical activity with brain lesions.
We know how important it is to move. Exercise can be called ‘the magic pill’ simply because we do not have a pill that produces as many and as high positive effects. Recent study links movement with longevity and quality of life. Here is the full article, or copy and paste below:
http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/march2015/03232015movement.htm
ACT and Mindfulness Apps
With the technology galloping ahead, we are noticing more and more resources, including apps are appearing in the cyberspace. As of 2013 none were scientifically evaluated. Today, we have a handful. Thank you, Dr Rob Purssey from the Brisbane ACT Centre for compiling the list.
Australian ACT app – best available: Curious? Read more
Create The Best Relationship
Hello dear reader.
In her post, Dr Sue Johnson discusses how to create the relationship of your life. Curious to see some ideas your relationship may benefit from? See it by clicking here, or by copying and pasting this:
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12065/14-ways-to-create-the-best-relationship-of-your-life.html
Enjoy fostering one of the most important things in your life!
Kind regards,
Nik