References and Resources
Recommendation of the Month: January 2012
http://georgfeuerstein.blogspot.com/
Dr Georg Feuerstein (born 1947) is a German-Canadian Indologist (Indian studies) specialising in yoga. Feuerstein has written more than 30 books on mysticism, Yoga, Tantra, and Hinduism, and has translated, among other traditional texts, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita. He also runs online yoga courses and writes an occasional blog.
This month's recommendation to you is to read his blog (link is above). Feuerstein's blogspots are thought provoking and ethical.
One of his recommendations for living is:
Tread lightly on this Earth. Be kind to all creatures. Live simply. Consume less. Avoid air travel. Find alternatives to car travel. Delight in a vegetarian diet. Grow your own food if possible. Use water sparingly. Lobby for a saner, healthier world.
I suggest you read more Feuerstein this year - it's what I plan to do :)
Books
Below is a list of books I find helpful. Articles in the reading room were written with the guidance of some of the books and links below.
A General Theory of Love by Thomas Lewis, Fari Amini, and Richard LannonCesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems by Cesar Millan and Melissa Jo Peltier
Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui: Space Clearing Can Change Your Life by Karen Kingston
Destructive Emotions by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Daniel Goleman
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Fight Your Dark Shadow by Therrie Rosenwald and Tian P.S. Oei. Illustrated by Marco Schmidt
Forgiveness & Other Acts of Love by Stephanie Dowrick
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Good Poems edited by Garrison Keillor
Live Love Laugh by Janette Philp, Michelle Ferry and Terri Gibbs
Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond: A Meditator's Handbook by Ajahn Brahm
Opening the Door to Your Heart by Ajahn Brahm
Stop Walking On Eggshells: Taking Back Your Life When Someone You Care About Has BPD by Paul Mason and Randi Kreger
The Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss
The Book of Qualities by J. Ruth Gendler
The Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel
The Fifth Agreement by Don Miguel Ruiz and Don Jose Ruiz
The Five Languages of Love by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell
The Five-Minute Meditator by Eric Harrison
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Inner Tradition of Yoga by Michael Stone
The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Mindful Brain by Daniel J. Siegel
The Path of Emancipation byThich Nhat Hanh
The Secret Language of Eating Disorders by Peggy Claude-Pierre
The Power of Mindfulness by Nyanaponika Thera
Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain by Sue Gerhardt
Interesting links
If you would like to recommend a site, please email me the details.
General Psychological Overview
PSYCH Central is one of the first-ever Psychology websites. I found it in the early 1990s and have watched it grow into a very large, informative, well-organised site. You'll find just about everything you need here.
psychcentral.com
BEYOND Blue is a professional Australian website, where you can find out more about depression and anxiety.
www.beyondblue.org.au
THE Centre for Clinical Interventions website is based in Perth. You'll find lots of psychological information on this page, including information and resources on psychological assessments and interventions.
www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/consumers.cfm
Dr Gavin Andrews runs crufad's Sydney clinic and has established an online programme to help people with depression and anxiety. Research shows a high success rate for the online program, which can be also used as an adjunct to face-to-face therapy. If you would like me to support you in participating in the clinic's online programme, please email me at jennifer@jenniferonline.com.au.
Buddhism
It can be a fulfilling end to the working week to travel to the WA Buddhist Society's centre in Nollamara on Friday nights to meditate and hear a talk by one of the Society's monks. Ajahn Brahm is especially entertaining and his talks, which are available online, are thought-provoking. The schedule of talks and the Buddhist Society's WA centre are at:
One of my favourite Buddhist authors is Thich Nhat Hanh. A good start to explore the teachings of this Vietnamese Buddhist monk is through the Plum Village website.
http://www.plumvillage.org/
Eating Disorders
I am often asked about contacts for eating disorders. The Clinical Psychologists at Jennifer Wright and Associates can support people who have an eating disorder. A specialist centre that provides very good support in this area is the Nourish team. You can find out more about how the team works at
http://www.nourishyourself.com.au/home
Psychological Information
You'll find information about psychologists' services, articles, tips and referral networks at
www.psychology.org.au
Hypnotherapy
This page has a professional overview about hypnotherapy and its many benefits.
www.hypnotherapy-australia.com
Hakomi
www.hakomiinstitute.com/
The Australian Psychological Society has a number of helpful tip sheets at:
http://www.psychology.org.au/publications/tip_sheets
Support groups and counselling form a fundamental and effective part of complementary treatments for those with cancer. While going through chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, people can sometimes begin to feel isolated and depressed. For those with cancer, support groups provide a place for people to talk about their fears, worries, and sorrows. Find out more at http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com.
Mesothelioma - Information collected in one source, providing the most comprehensive look at this devastating disease affecting 3000 annually.
Other Online Therapy Sites
Lisa Laba is based in Sydney and offers online counselling at
www.powerofmind.com.au