MindOwl

Meditation Training

Author : Filipe Bastos

MindOwl Founder - My own struggles in life have led me to this path of understanding the human condition. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy before completing a master’s degree in psychology at Regent’s University London.  I then completed a postgraduate diploma in philosophical counselling before being trained in ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy). I've spent the last eight years studying the encounter of meditative practices with modern psychology.

Exploring the Emotional Factors Influencing Smoking Habits

https://pixabay.com/photos/cigarette-nicotine-smoke-tobacco-7033033 You may have thought about why certain people struggle to stop smoking despite multiple attempts to quit. Millions of Americans remain trapped in nicotine addiction because each puff of smoke is driven by a complex network of emotional factors. Even with numerous health warnings and increasing cigarette prices alongside intimidating warnings on cigarette packs, […]

Breaking the Cycle of Negative Self-Image Through Small Wins

Key Takeaways Struggling with how you see yourself isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s the silent comparison you make when scrolling through social media. It’s the hesitation to speak up in a meeting. It’s the inner voice that turns small mistakes into character flaws. A poor self-image doesn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of patterns—repeated experiences, […]

Mental Health in Youth: How to Detect the Signs of Struggle

Image Source In the whirlwind of growing up (with school pressures, social media and the general chaos of adolescence), it can be challenging for parents to distinguish between typical childhood behaviour and warning signs of mental health concerns. As many as one in seven Australian children and adolescents aged 4-17 experience a mental health condition […]

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