by Georgie Davidson | Sep 20, 2023 | Health Professionals, Mindfulness, Pain
“It’s an exciting time to be a pain researcher. Now more than ever, we are seeing that physical pain can be dramatically shaped by our thoughts, expectations, and ruminations about impending events. These are all inherent targets of mindfulness practice. And while we...
by Georgie Davidson | May 10, 2023 | Health Professionals, Mindfulness, Pain
Did you know that avoidance can be a driver of pain? Avoiding pain is a natural evolutionary response, however, it is something that can keep us stuck in an unhelpful cycle – whether that be a cycle of anxiety, depression or chronic pain. There is evidence to...
by Georgie Davidson | Oct 10, 2022 | Health Professionals, Mindfulness
If you’re finding it harder to focus you’re not alone. Prioritising this vital skill in the workplace can enhance wellbeing, staff satisfaction, patient outcomes and business success. Are you finding it harder to focus? You’re not alone. I consider...
by Georgie Davidson | Jan 17, 2022 | Health Professionals, Mindfulness, Pain
Pain and Avoidance Did you know that avoidance can be a driver of pain? Avoiding pain is a natural evolutionary response, however, it is something that can keep us stuck in an unhelpful cycle – whether that be a cycle of anxiety, depression or chronic pain....
by Georgie Davidson | Oct 19, 2021 | Health Professionals, Mindfulness, Pain
by Georgie Davidson | Sep 10, 2021 | Health Professionals, Mindfulness
Is mindfulness a valuable skill for Physiotherapy students? Monash University has been incorporating mindfulness into training for medical and allied health professionals for many years. Their latest research reports on wellbeing, communication skills and...