http://www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz en-us Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:49:13 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz/blog/post/163370/new-post-my-sleep-support-tips/ Sleep Support Tips:Supplements: Take 1/2 hour before bed1. Radiance (brand) Tart Cherry Sleep - natural form of melatonin (take double the recommended dose) - clock reset.2. Magnesium (glycinate) (1 x tablet) 3. Clinicians Sleep support and/or4. Clinicians REM sleep (x 2 tablets).5. Nordic Naturals (Omega 3) double the recommended dose6. Nutralife (brand) Gut heath pre and probiotic.7. Clinicians Vitamin C (powder).Blue screens (Phone/computer etc)1. Avoid 2 hours before you want to go to sleep.... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:09:06 +1200 http://www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz/blog/#post163370 http://www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz/blog/post/163364/new-post-tips-for-recovery-post-tbi/ These are some of the things I have done to recover after concussions:. I hope you find them helpful!Exercise:1. Swimming 3 x per week (build up to half an hour of continuous movement – swimming or walking in the water).2. Walking 30 minutes minimum per day, 7 days per week.3. Yoga – Yin Yoga once or twice per week.4. Pilates – reformer class once per week plus re-training my brain through primal movement training, and NKT (neurokinetic therapy).Brain gym:Download the full version of the b... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:59:36 +1200 http://www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz/blog/#post163364 http://www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz/blog/post/163155/paula-moneypenny-as-featured-in-mindfood-january-2026-understanding-narrative-therapy/ ... Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:41:53 +1200 http://www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz/blog/#post163155 http://www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz/blog/post/159717/supporting-kids-through-tough-times--support-tips-for-kiwi-parents-for-back-to-school-anxiety-for-children-teens-and-neurodiverse-kids/ With schools across Aotearoa heading back next week, many parents are noticing a familiar mix of emotions in their children — and in themselves. Excitement can sit alongside tears at bedtime, worries about friends, resistance to school routines, or big emotions that seem to come out of nowhere.... Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:30:06 +1300 http://www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz/blog/#post159717 http://www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz/blog/post/154490/new-post-narrative-therapy/ I began my career as a high school teacher—a role I loved, but one that left me feeling trapped by long hours, emotional demands, and constant pressure. After eight years, I experienced burnout, largely because I was expected to be the “expert” with all the answers. I realised I needed a change, not just in my job, but in my approach to work and life.Seeking a new direction, I undertook a Master of Counselling at the University of Waikato. There, I learned how narrative therapy helps peopl... Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:36:13 +1300 http://www.paulamoneypenny.co.nz/blog/#post154490