Decoding Hermetic Sciences with Harley Bonner

Harley Bonner is one of Australia’s most recognised actors best known for his roles on both of Australia’s longest running and iconic tv series; Neighbours and Home and Away.

After suddenly departing the show at the end of 2021, 2022 gifted Harley the fortuitous opportunity to live out another lifelong dream.

Spending a year travelling around the world with meditation teacher, Sifu Mark Rasmus, intensively studying the Hermetic sciences.

Get ready for an unbelievable episode as we chat about his journey, his faith and a whole lot more.

To find out more about Harley, you can currently keep up to him via his Instagram @harleympb

If you're feeling apprehensive about seeing a psychologist, don't be.

If you're feeling apprehensive about seeing a psychologist, it's important to remember that seeking help from a mental health professional is a positive step towards improving your well-being. Here's what you can generally expect when seeing a psychologist:

1. Initial consultation: Your first session will typically involve an assessment of your concerns, symptoms, and personal background. The psychologist will ask questions to better understand your situation and gather relevant information.

2. Confidentiality and trust: Psychologists are bound by strict professional ethics that ensure your privacy and confidentiality. This means that the information you share with them will be kept confidential, except in specific circumstances where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others.

3. Active listening and empathy: Psychologists are trained to provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment. They will actively listen to your concerns and show empathy and understanding. Their goal is to help you explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to gain insight into your challenges.

4. Collaborative approach: Therapy is a collaborative process where you and the psychologist work together to set goals and develop strategies to address your concerns. Psychologists use various evidence-based techniques and therapies tailored to your specific needs.

5. Different therapy approaches: Psychologists may employ different therapeutic approaches based on your needs and their expertise. These may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, and more. The psychologist will explain the chosen approach and how it can benefit you.

6. Non-directive approach: Psychologists generally won't tell you what to do or provide direct advice. Instead, they will help you gain insights, develop coping mechanisms, and make informed decisions for yourself. They act as guides in your journey of self-exploration and growth.

7. Time commitment: The duration of therapy varies depending on the nature of your concerns. Some issues may require only a few sessions, while others may require more extended treatment. Your psychologist will discuss the anticipated duration and frequency of sessions with you.

Remember that psychologists are professionals who have undergone extensive training to help individuals with their mental health. They are experienced in dealing with various challenges and are there to support you on your journey to better mental well-being. If you have specific concerns or questions, don't hesitate to discuss them with the psychologist during your initial consultation.

Imperfectly Perfect Campaign’s Global Efforts to Challenge the Narrative around Mental Health

They are some of the worlds most recognised faces across entertainment, sports and corporate getting behind the Global Efforts of the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign founded by 1 Photographer whose aim was to change the ‘face’ of Mental Health & Challenge the Narrative around out.

The overarching aim of Imperfectly Perfect is to change the face of mental health by dismantling the stigmas associated with it. These stigmas tear at the very fabric of society where the very elemental courtesies for human decency are forgotten and eroded.

One stigma utilizes a language that proposes that Mental Health starts and ends quickly. Snapping out of it is a phrase often heard as a satisfactory treatment in the torrential battle of mental health disorders that engulf lives.

The scars of mental health disorders are very real and behind a face that from the outside you think is doing okay, there is a conversation we do not want to hear or listen to.

“Have you ever hated yourself and your life so much that you wanted to kill yourself? I have. [Robb Mack]

Isolated, given labels that epitomize citizens of the world who may lack intelligence, creativity and any sense of positive value, who battle a silent enemy. Every moment, minute, hour of the day, they fight, fight a battle that leaves them bereft, broken and exhausted.

"I have to fight. This Negative Self Harm talk, fear, doubt, insecurity demon that tells me "its all pointless, why bother, stay in bed it's never gunna get better, give up already […] and on and on and on." [Jeremy Jackson]

Stop for a moment, if this were someone you loved, your brother, sister, wife, husband or friend how would you champion them in their constant battle.

By changing the culture and challenging the perceptions of Mental Health Awareness, Imperfectly Perfect captures the essence of humanity by helping the world to see there is a serious issue that has no barrier of fame, fortune, social status, creed, beliefs, ethnicity or age. Their innovation is centred with founder, Glenn Marsden who captures the visceral emotion frame by frame, tear drop by tear drop. Glenn's heart knows, truly knows the plight through personal experience.

With that heart he is breaking ground and forging new paths. Join Imperfectly Perfect, and some of the world's most influential public figures to build a legacy - your legacy that surpasses time. A legacy that provides education, healing, support, advocacy and public awareness so that the conversation around mental health disorders normalizes, enabling your children, grand children and future generations to live without stigmas attached to mental health. imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org

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