Useful Resources

Below are useful resources to aid in your practice of Mindfulness ​

Places to Learn and Practice

" simply find a quiet space for contemplation such as a local park,  your garden or home" 

For More Formal practice here are some we know of and like

Mindfulness Classes The Langri Tangpa Buddhist Meditation Centre:  www.langritangpa.org.au
The Australian School of Meditation and Yoga:  www.asm.org.au
The Relaxation Centre:  www.relaxationcentreqld.com.au
Cultivate Calm Yoga: East Brisban

Books and Authors and Websites

​(this list will be updated with many more books that I have read and found helpful)

The art of meditation by Matthieu Ricard 
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn 
The Mindful Couple  R Waler and D Wartrup 
Meditation for Aspies by Ulrike Domenika Bolls
The Smiling Mind Website has a range of Apps and downloads for the beginner to try on their own at home. 
Get out of Your Mind and into your Life  by  Stephen Hayes 
Mindfulness for beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Mindful Way Workbook by John Teasdale 
The Mindful Child by Susan Greenland
The Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert
The Mindful Way through Depression  Mark Williams and Co. ​

For Mental Health Concerns

e-couch: www.ecouch.anu.edu.au
e-hub’s newest self help interactive program includes modules for social anxiety and generalised anxiety as well as depression. It provides self-help interventions drawn from cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal therapies as well as relaxation and physical activity

Depression

beyondblue: http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
beyondblue is a national response to reduce the prevalence of depression in Australia.

Black Dog Institute: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Expert information on depression and Bipolar Disorder for the general public as well as professionals, including information on getting help for mood disorders, suggestions on ways of staying well, and detailed information about the Institute’s research activities.

BlueBoard: www.blueboard.anu.edu.au
An online support group for people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders. It aims to reduce stigma, and to provide support, hope and opportunities for sharing successful coping strategies. The group is run as a moderated bulletin board with strict protocols to enhance safety and privacy.

e-couch: www.ecouch.anu.edu.au
e-hub’s newest self help interactive program includes modules for social anxiety and generalised anxiety as well as depression. It provides self-help interventions drawn from cognitive, behavioural and interpersonal therapies as well as relaxation and physical activity.

headspace: www.headspace.org.au
headspace provides young people 12-25, and their families, with information, support and advice on general health; mental health and wellbeing; alcohol and other drugs; education, employment and other services. headspace centres around Australia provide young people with access to youth-friendly health professionals and the headspace website has a section devoted to supporting parents and carers.

​MoodGYM: www.moodgym.anu.edu.au
A popular interactive program which incorporates cognitive-behaviour therapy for depression. It was first launched in 2001 and is now in its third revision. MoodGYM has been extensively researched and its effectiveness has been demonstrated in randomised controlled trials.

Partners In Depression: www.partnersindepression.com.au
Partners in Depression is an innovative information and support group program. The group program is for people who love, live with or support someone experiencing depression. It has been developed using the current evidence in this field.

Drugs and substance use

Australian Drug Information Network: www.adin.com.au