RESOURCES

Welcome to the TBATW Resources Hub. Here, you’ll find practical tools, expert advice, and real-world support to help you navigate mental health and wellbeing in your own way. Use the filters below to browse by topic, take your time, and explore what’s here. We’ll be adding new resources every week, so check back often for the latest content.

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The Power of Rest: Recharging Every Part Of You

The Power of Rest: Recharging Every Part Of You

Rest isn’t just about getting a good night’s sleep. True rest requires recharging in multiple ways: emotionally, physically, mentally, socially, spiritually, and even sensorially.
Ampara BouwensAmpara Bouwens02/09/20255 min
Supporting someone through a panic attack
Supporting someone through a panic attack: A practical guide

Supporting someone through a panic attack: A practical guide

Learn how to help someone having a panic attack with these practical tips. From breathing exercises to grounding techniques, discover ways to provide support and comfort during a stressful moment.
Tim KavermannTim Kavermann11/08/20257 min
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Practical Strategies for Managing Financial Stress During a Recession

Practical Strategies for Managing Financial Stress During a Recession

In times of economic downturn, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but there are practical steps you can take to regain a sense of control and reduce stress. In this article, I’ll share some strategies that I’ve found helpful for clients in managing financial stress during tough times.
Mikael EnriquezMikael Enriquez18/01/202510 min
Understanding Adult ADHD: Insights from Dr. Sandra Kooij
Understanding Adult ADHD: Insights from Dr. Sandra Kooij

Understanding Adult ADHD: Insights from Dr. Sandra Kooij

Dr. Sandra Kooij, a prominent researcher on adult ADHD, has focused on how ADHD affects adults in work, relationships, daily tasks, and overall well-being.
Ampara BouwensAmpara Bouwens19/11/20247 min
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Understanding and managing sleep problems: Your guide to better snoozing

Understanding and managing sleep problems: Your guide to better snoozing

From tossing and turning to feeling drained all day, sleep problems are more common than you might think. Let’s dive into why sleep matters, what can go wrong, and how you can start improving your sleep today.
Ampara BouwensAmpara Bouwens19/11/20245 min
How To Lower Anxiety Naturally
How To Lower Anxiety Naturally

How To Lower Anxiety Naturally

Today I’m sharing with you a few ways to help reduce anxiety. You don’t need to do them all at once, simply start with one or two and try to implement them into your daily routine for a week or two and see how you feel.
Natalie BradyNatalie Brady01/09/20249 min
How to Lower Cortisol in Times of Stress and Anxiety
How to Lower Cortisol in Times of Stress and Anxiety

How to Lower Cortisol in Times of Stress and Anxiety

Short-term bursts of cortisol is actually good for us, it helps to keep us focused and gives us a drive to get tasks done; however, prolonged stress can wreak havoc on our body.
Natalie BradyNatalie Brady01/08/20244 min
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Master Box Breathing to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Master Box Breathing to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Did you know that a simple breathing technique can help you manage stress and reduce anxiety, no matter where you are? This practice is known as box breathing.
Tim KavermannTim Kavermann02/07/20243 min
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The 7 Day Wellbeing Plan

The 7 Day Wellbeing Plan

I have teamed up with my good friend, and Clinical Psychologist, Ampara Bouwens, to touch on seven ‘quick-fire’ style topics and tools that can nurture and improve our mental health and wellbeing.
Tim KavermannTim Kavermann02/05/202417 min
Ways To Overcome Emotional Eating
Ways To Overcome Emotional Eating

Ways To Overcome Emotional Eating

So, what exactly is emotional eating (or stress eating)? It’s when we use food to make ourselves feel better, eating to satisfy emotional needs (sadness, happiness, loneliness, beardom), rather than to satisfy physical hunger.
Natalie BradyNatalie Brady01/05/20243 min
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Train Your Brain To Stay Positive

Train Your Brain To Stay Positive

In this article, I would like to share some of the strategies that have helped me along the way and continue to service a growingly more positive approach to life on the daily.
Tim KavermannTim Kavermann22/03/20245 min
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Welcoming Negative Thoughts

Welcoming Negative Thoughts

I recently read that the average person has about 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day. A high percentage of those (around 80%) are negative and mostly repeated from the day before. I’ve learned that our thoughts are just that, thoughts. They do not represent who we are, our values, or…
Tim KavermannTim Kavermann06/02/20244 min
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4 Tips To Improve Your Sleep

4 Tips To Improve Your Sleep

Quality sleep is just as important as eating a nutrient dense nourishing diet, they are both two pillars for better overall health and well-being. 
Natalie BradyNatalie Brady04/02/20245 min
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The Mind Of A Caveman

The Mind Of A Caveman

Why is it that men are so reluctant to talk about their feelings, yet one out of eight men will experience serious mental health issues at some point in time? More drastically, three out of four suicides are committed by men.
Ampara BouwensAmpara Bouwens15/01/20247 min
How To Make A Sole Solution (Natural Electrolytes)
How To Make Natural Electrolytes

How To Make Natural Electrolytes

The diversity of elements in Himalayan pink salt is shown to create an electrolyte balance within your body, it can help to strengthen bones, reduce blood pressure, and improve circulation.
Natalie BradyNatalie Brady01/11/20233 min
Staying on Track with Helen Waterworth
Staying On Track

Staying On Track

I thrive on the struggle, I have left my comfort zone far behind to find and break my limits. Over time I have learned tips and tricks to stay on track and continue moving forward, in anything I do.
Helen WaterworthHelen Waterworth19/10/20233 min
Fitness For The Outdoors

Fitness For The Outdoors

No matter what kind of outdoor activities you may enjoy, whether it’s hiking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, nature & wildlife photography, or any other pursuit, being healthy and fit will no doubt help you to enjoy your time in the outdoors.
Ashlee StrangeAshlee Strange19/10/20235 min