We are pleased to announce that Atarangi Counselling Services has extended its practice into Cashmere, https://goo.gl/maps/S82Wiwzpkb62 We welcome new enquiries and offer a free counselling session…

Kia ora koutou

Dear fellow travellers

 A few things for us to think about as we start this year…

The obesigenic (tending to cause obesity) environment is buttressed (any prop or support) by a voracious marketing industry constantly scheming up novel ways of making us want and consume things. And we are all vulnerable to being brainwashed to think that unless we’re regularly buying and consuming new things we are missing out on true enjoyment in life.

Fortunately this is a false nightmare; enjoyment of life can begin and deepen without spending a cent, consuming another calorie, or losing another kilogram. It can start happening today.

Being thankful is one of the fundamental ways of achieving greater contentment and enjoyment of life, and we are surrounded by simple things to be thankful for.

Being thankful needs focus though. A good place to start is to focus on those things we can easily take for granted (until we’ve lost them) – our families, our friends, our existing health, or just being able to take long deep breaths in and out, whenever we want to.

An excellent health ritual is to spend a little time each day reflecting and actively being thankful for specific things; and no matter how bad the day has gone, there is always something we can be thankful for.

– a pleasant conversation with someone

– comfortable surroundings

– being able to go for a walk

– something helpful we read

– a positive telephone conversation

– having a bath

– going for a swim

– smiles on people’s faces

– feeling hopeful.

Practising being thankful for simple things can lead to enjoying every moment of our lives.

Client Referral Form: Referral Form (please download, print, complete the form, scan and email to: atarangicounselling@gmail.com)

If you have ever thought about gender differences, this little clip is a cute poke. As a bonus it might help you smile and provide another perspective…don’t be too quick to judge, wait until the end and ponder! 🙂

This little clip suggests a product that this service very much endorses. Valuable resource, please consider using this fantastic refreshed product 🙂

A nice reminder about perception!

The good life is a process, not a state of being.

It is a direction not a destination.” –From On Becoming a Person, 1961

A quote that fits our service…

Arthur Mendelson: You’re focusing on the problem. If you focus on the problem, you can’t see the solution. Never focus on the problem!

Public lecture on Meihana method for better understanding Maori patients’ health needs…Suzanne Pitama

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJxLMF7UTak&index=2&list=PLbdf314ODCIb4G_bdq1GvkuXq8GGYQnON

TRAUMA, SUFFERING & MINDFULNESS...a useful video to assist understanding a little of what it might be like if you find it difficult to regulate your emotions…