Anzac Day – Lest we forget, and an opportunity to be mindful
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance. It provides us with the opportunity to reflect on all the Australian service men and women who sacrificed their lives with courage [...]
Celebrating special days in a meaningful way is possible
The Easter long weekend often provides us with a wonderful opportunity to take some time out and to spend some quality time with our family and friends. We’re often thinking [...]
What is motivational interviewing and why are schools so interested in this approach?
By Gen Muir-Smith and Stavroula Zandes. Motivational interviewing is “client-centered counseling style for eliciting behaviour change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence” (Rollnick & Miller, 1995). The approach [...]
Ten great reasons to quit smoking, including COVID-19
Most people stop smoking to improve their health and wellbeing, others wish to save some money, and some people stop smoking to be around for their children. Making the decision [...]
What do you hope to achieve? Is it based on your values?
It is usually this time of the year when the children have returned to school, and our work responsibilities start to gain momentum, that we truly acknowledge that the summer [...]
Seeking to achieve a healthy weight?
Poor nutrition in Australia is often linked with high energy foods, and/or foods that are high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. Good nutrition plays a key role in the [...]
A new year – a new smokefree you!
Most smokers want to quit smoking and often promise to do so at the start of a new year. However, come the 1st of January, many smokers will return to [...]
Welcome to 2022! Want some help with your new year’s resolutions?
As we said good-bye to the old, and cheered in the new year, most of us thought about the year ahead and what it might bring. With the past two [...]
Season’s greetings and happy holidays to you all!
Merry Christmas! On behalf of Health & Wellbeing Training Consultants, I would like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas, filled with love, peace and goodwill. I [...]
Surviving the Christmas festivities without putting on weight
With Christmas day quickly approaching, the social festivities and parties are truly in full swing. With numerous social events on offer, there is plenty of food and drink to tempt [...]
