The Healing Times Blog

What does a Holistic Counsellor actually do?

Holistic counselling works with the whole person; mind, body, emotions and spirit. It doesn't isolate a single symptom or behaviour. Instead it looks at the full picture of your life, the patterns beneath the surface, and the connections between how you think, feel, and experience the world physically.

If you've ever left a counselling session feeling like something important wasn't quite reached, holistic counselling offers a different way in.

How to Manage Stress Naturally

Stress rarely arrives all at once. It builds slowly until tension starts to feel normal. Here are five evidence-informed, natural approaches to bring your nervous system back to a place of genuine rest.

What is Numerology?

What if the numbers connected to your birth date and name weren't random? Numerology is one of the oldest systems of self-understanding in the world, and this introduction covers where it came from, how it works, and what your core numbers actually mean.

Beginner's Guide to Crystal Healing

Curious about crystal healing but not sure where to start? This beginner's guide explores the history of the practice, how crystals connect to the chakra system, and simple ways to begin working with them in your everyday life.

Art As Therapy

There are things inside us that words simply can't hold. Grief that sits too deep to explain. Anxiety that has no clear origin. Trauma that lives in the body long before it makes it to the tongue. Art therapy sits at the intersection of psychology and creativity, and it's a lot more powerful than most people realise.

What is Holistic Health and Why Are So Many People Turning to It?

There's a quiet shift happening in the way Australians think about their health, and it goes far beyond diet and exercise. Holistic health looks at the whole person: mind, body, emotions, and spirit. In a wellness market growing everyday, more people than ever are seeking deeper, more personalised approaches to wellbeing.

In this beginner's guide, we explore what holistic health actually means, why so many people are turning to it, and what a career in this rapidly expanding field can look like.

What's New at Health & Harmony?

From the return of The Healing Times newsletter to premium printed certificates and smarter course management tools, there's a lot that's new at Health & Harmony. Here's a look at everything we've been working on for you.

An Important Notice to All Students: A New Chapter in Your Learning Experience

We’re excited to share that Health & Harmony Colleges is introducing a brand-new Student Portal! This change is all about making your learning journey smoother, more interactive, and easier to navigate. You can watch our video preview of the new Student Portal to see what’s coming.

Embedding Action Learning for Inclusive Classrooms, Workspaces, and Communities

Creating truly inclusive classrooms, workplaces, and communities takes more than policies, it takes lived experience, collaboration, and reflection. This Healing Times Article explores how Action Learning, a hands-on and reflective approach, can help shift mindsets, solve real problems, and embed inclusion as a natural part of how we learn, work, and grow together.

Grief and Identity: Rediscovering ourselves after loss

Grief doesn’t just change how we feel, it changes how we see ourselves. In this thoughtful article, we explore how self-identity is impacted by loss, and how your personal style of processing (avoidance, rigidity, or flexibility) can shape your healing. Drawing on psychological research and real-world insights, the piece offers guidance on how to reflect, adapt, and rediscover who you are after the roles and routines that once defined you are gone. Whether you're moving through loss or supporting someone else who is, this article offers a compassionate look at how grief can become a powerful turning point for self-awareness and emotional growth.

Grace in Grit: Cultivating Gratitude in Real Life

Gratitude isn’t just about feeling thankful, it’s a powerful tool for building emotional resilience, practicing self-care, and navigating life’s challenges with grace. In this blog post, we explore how to move beyond gratitude as a fleeting emotion and instead embody it as a daily, lived experience. Learn how to feel gratitude in your body, engage with it through your senses, and express it through intentional actions. Backed by the latest science on the benefits of gratitude and mindfulness, this guide helps you develop sustainable habits that boost mental health, foster resilience, and promote a deeper connection to life. Whether you’re on a personal growth journey or seeking practical ways to enhance wellbeing, this is your roadmap to finding grace in the grit.

Financial Empowerment: A Journey of confidence at Thriving Adventures

Money isn’t just about numbers, it’s about mindset, confidence, and the way we relate to our goals. In today’s world, financial literacy is a vital life skill that affects everything from daily decisions to long-term security. This Healing Times Blog explores how anyone can build a healthier relationship with money by developing financial self-awareness, uncovering unconscious money beliefs, and cultivating habits that support clarity and control. From budgeting and saving to investing and addressing financial anxiety, this is an invitation to shift from uncertainty to empowerment and begin creating a financial future that aligns with your values and lifestyle.

Understanding Healthy Relationships: Building Bonds That Last

In every relationship, whether romantic, familial, or friendship, a foundation of respect, trust, and clear communication is key to a lasting connection and emotional well-being. We explore the essential elements of healthy relationships, from setting boundaries and building trust to maintaining self-care and mutual support. Discover practical tips to help you cultivate relationships where both you and your loved ones can thrive.

The Art of Happiness: How Creativity Helps Us Thrive

What if the key to happiness isn’t something we find, but something we create?

We explore how creativity, whether it’s journaling, painting, problem-solving, or simply dancing around the kitchen, can help us feel more alive, resilient, and connected. Drawing on insights from psychology and neuroscience, you'll discover why creative expression isn’t just a fun pastime, it’s a powerful tool for wellbeing and emotional strength.

Whether you’re navigating challenges or simply looking to add more joy to your day, this read will inspire you to see creativity as a gateway to a more meaningful life.

Living Lightly: Simple Mindfulness Practices to Nourish Your Day

Feeling overwhelmed or disconnected in your daily routine? Mindfulness offers a simple, powerful way to come back to yourself one breath, one moment at a time. In our latest blog, we explore gentle practices like mindful eating, belly breathing, and grounding through the senses—designed to help you feel calmer, more focused, and more in tune with the present.

“Mindfulness is about showing up for your life—not perfectly, but presently.”

Discover easy techniques, recommended books and apps, and how to start a daily practice with kindness and curiosity.

🌿 Read the full post now and bring a little more calm into your day.

Have a Break...Have a Microbreak

Embrace the Power of Microbreaks During Your Busy Day! Can a microbreak truly reset our mind, mood, and metabolism? The science absolutely says YES! Research from Stanford University reveals that...