by Stephen Reynolds | Mar 15, 2018 | Assertiveness, Counselling, Mental Health, Positive Psychology, Psychology, Relationships, Social Connections, Well-being
Communication is hard. It’s particularly hard when you are caught up in difficult emotions. Often, when we feel hurt, misunderstood, or angry, communication breaks down. This entry will discuss how to offer assertiveness to those in your life, and why... 
by Stephen Reynolds | Aug 15, 2017 | Counselling, Meditation, Positive Psychology, Psychotherapy
Hello! My name is Stephen, and over the course of my 30 short years of life, I can say, with certainty and conviction, that I have spent the overwhelming majority of my time on auto-pilot. It’s easy enough to do – we spend years in school or at... 
by Jon | Oct 12, 2016 | Counselling, Meditation, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Well-being
I had the privilege to present a 90 minute Mindfulness Workshop, which was well attended. The workshop looked at the theory and practice of mindfulness including the theory of the mind. It provided useful tools and techniques for the therapists to incorporate... 
by Jon | Dec 28, 2015 | Counselling, Meditation, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Workshop
Wow, what a year it has been! I don’t know you, but for me 2015 passed with great speed and intensity. In this post, I will reflect on the past 12 months and share the main events for Conscious Beginnings. The Science of Happiness It all started with signing up for... 
by Jon | Oct 13, 2014 | Counselling, Meditation, Mental Health, Mindfulness
Currently, I am participating in an online course on the Science of Happiness organised by University of California, Berkeley. In the next couple of articles, I will share some of the teachings and latest scientific findings that can help us to live a happier life.... 
by Jon | Sep 13, 2014 | Counselling, Meditation, Positive Psychology, Well-being
There are many ways to cultivate mindfulness in our lives. In this article, I will discuss about an ancient meditation method which was used by Buddha. My first introduction to this mindfulness meditation was more than 8 years ago and it has definitely changed my...
