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Reflections on Self-Care & the Elusive Concept of ‘Balance’

Elizabeth — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 21:29:57 +0000

The theme this week has been one of balance for both body mind and soul. I’ve been reflecting on this because after my first book launch (which was amazing!) last weekend I lost a sense of balance this week, with some personal and health challenges. The concept of balance has always been elusive to me,...

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The Therapeutic Relationship

Elizabeth — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 10:17:42 +0000

As I write this I’m in Sunny Queensland, having just finished a professional development course ‘intro to assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor.’ It’s one of those ‘dip your toe into women’s, men’s and pelvic health’ courses and it was astoundingly helpful to learn some new things and consolidate some things I already teach...

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Perfectionism, Over-commitment and the High Achiever

Elizabeth — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 20:53:42 +0000

I was a baby when I stepped out into the world of physiotherapy in 2007. I was young, excited, with a spring in my step and an unshakeable confidence; determined to get that first job as a physiotherapist and succeed. I didn’t realise it at the time, but I was a perfectionist.Committed to doing things...

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