Workshops available
presented by Peter Watt
- Cyberbullying and Cybergrooming: Safe internet use
- How to guide your teenager in cyberspace
- How to guide your teenager in cyberspace
- Children Hurting Other Children: An Ecological Model
- Understanding and Responding to Children’s Behaviour: A Developmental Perspective
- Self-Regulation: How to support children to effectively regulate their own feelings and behaviours
- Sexualised Behaviour: What? When? and How to Respond?
- Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Children and Young People
Please contact Peter for further details on any of these workshop topics: peterw@mindfulnessinpractice.com.au
Therapeutic Art Kits
Kits are available for purchase for using at any of the Retreats or for personal creative sessions.
The kits include a Watercolour 185gsm A4 Pad (12 sheets), a Watercolour Paint disc set, a Gallery series Brush Set (with 7 different size brushes), a Charcoal 4B Pencil, a Woodless Graphite Stick, a 2-Hole Plastic Pencil Sharpener, a Vinyl Eraser, a sponge piece and a Waterproof colourful zip case.
The price for this kit is $82.50 including GST as well as postage and handling anywhere in Australia. Please request a kit by contacting Peter.
Thumbs Up game
The Thumbs Up Communication game is a board game to be played with others, learning facts and tools in the categories of self, love, society, health, body, and cyber.
Be aware, accept differences.
Remain alert and give the Thumbs Up!
Like-minded sites
Definition and the benefits of mindfulness
Dr Russ Harris’s work and order his books
A range of resources for practicing mindfulness
A way of purchasing safe tactile toys and resources for children and those living with a disability
A range of brain training games
Books
Atkins, C. (2005) Riding the Wheel to Wellness: A Buddhist perspective on life’s healing gifts, meditation, prayer, & visualization. Nicolas-Hays, ME, US.
Carter, R. (2009) The Brain Book: An illustrated guide to its structure, function, and disorders. Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London, UK.
Gimel, T. (1994) Healing with Colour: Using colour and light to restore your well-being. Simon & Schuster: Sydney, AU.
Hanh, Thich Nhat. (1991) The Miracle of Mindfulness. Rider: London, UK.
Harris, R. Dr. (2007) The Happiness Trap: Stop struggling, start living. Exisle Pub.: Auckland, NZ.
Harris, R. Dr. & Aisbett, B. (2013) The Happiness Trap Pocketbook: An illustrated guide on how to stop struggling and start living. Exisle Pub.: Auckland, NZ.
Harris, R. Dr. (2011) The Reality Slap: How to find fulfillment when life hurts. Exisle Pub.: Auckland, NZ.
Murray, L.E. (2012) Calm KIds: Help children relax with mindful activities. Floris Books: Edinburgh, UK.
Siegel, D. (2007) The Mindful Brain: Reflection and attunement in the cultivation of well-being. W.W.Norton & Co.: NY, US.
Tolle, E. (2005) A New Earth: Awakening to your life’s purpose. Penguin Group: London, UK.
Publications
Breathe magazine (Australian)
Living Expressions – empowering each other towards positive mental health & wellbeing (Australian)
Podcasts
Act mindfully with Dr Russ Harris (UK born Australian)
LivingWell Talks with Dr Mel Baker (Australian)
Relaxation CDs
Abram, A. (1996) Spirits of Nature. Virgin Records: UK. [Music Compilation]
Black, A. (1992) Didgeridoo Dreaming. Larrikin Records: AU. [Music Compilation]
David, K. (1990?) Daintree Dreamtime. Inspired Music: AU. [Rainforest Sounds with Pipe Music]
Ryan, N. (2009) The Very Best of Enya. Warner Music: UK. [Music Compilation]
Harris, R. Dr. (2011) Exercises & Meditations from The Reality Slap. Exisle Pub.: NZ. [Mindful Meditations]
Redwell, M. (Unknown) Quick Getaways: Ten minute meditations for busy people. Newmind Records: AU. [Structured Meditations]
Ross, G. Dr. (2013) Be Still, Be Calm: Relaxation and meditation practices. ABC Music: AU. [Relaxation and Breathing Meditations]
Ross, G. Dr. (2013) Meditation: Breath, Heart and Light. ABC Music: AU. [Healing Meditations]
Natural therapies
This practice on the Central Coast provides Physiotherapy, Remedial Massage, Exercise Physiology, and Hypnotherapy as well as counselling in a holistic setting.
If you happen to be in Cairns, book a Hot Stone Massage with The Massage Guy. Superb.