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Laugh. Connect. Breathe.

WHAT

Laughter Therapy with Rachel Williamson

Join us for a side-splitting, therapeutic, and liberating workshop that aims to fill your heart with sunshine!

COST - $30

Includes light refreshments (tea and coffee)

Each participant will also be gifted a yoga mat to take home

WHEN

17th May, 2025 

9:30am - 11:30am

Arrive at 9:20 to take your place

WHERE

73 Dening St, The Entrance

Parking out front of The Entrance Surf Club in Marine Parade

WHY

Joy is a unifying experience that creates positive changes in the way people feel about each other. 

In a time of rapid change and high stress, humour is an effective tool that can help you to develop resilience and maintain a positive outlook.

Laughter therapy can help you to dissolve stress, tension and pressure - in minutes!

The laughter activities in this pop-up workshop will help us to explore how we view the world and ourselves. They gently challenge us to let go of ego and judgements, and connect us with one another. It’s a liberating experience that loosens us up and allows barriers to come down, providing us with a safe space to feel a heartfelt connection with ourselves and the people around us.

Laughter Yoga actually has health benefits that can:

• Reduce stress

• Ease muscle tension

• Deepen breathing, increasing oxygen-intake

• Improve circulation

• Release endorphins, the body’s natural pain relievers

• Improve your immune system

• Reduce stress and depression

• Improve self-confidence

• Lower defensive barriers

• Increase connection with others

[ To find out more, check out The Laughter Effect - How to Build Joy, Positivity and Resilience in Your Life, by Ros Ben-Moshe ]

If you have attended sessions here before, you will know that our balcony has a panoramic view of the beach. This is a spectacular place to let yourself 'lighten up'!

BRING

Wear layers of clothing - laughing can really warm you up!

For extra comfort, or if you experience back pain, please bring your own towel and cushion

REGISTER

Numbers are limited. To register, simply text your name and number and the word 'LAUGH' to Steve on 0417 679 535, and I will reply to lock in the details with you

This pop up event is hilariously facilitated by Rachel Williamson - abundantheartkinesiology.com 

and joyfully hosted by Steve Bonanno - counselling.cc

Photo by Dan Cook on Unsplash

Do you find that you need to reset your intentions for living every now and then?

Are you hoping to maintain your inner-balance and momentum throughout the Winter? 

Would you agree that something feels kind of special about watching the sun rise over the ocean - or is experiencing it for yourself maybe one of the items on your bucket list?!

Whatever your needs and intentions, I wholeheartedly invite you to join me on the balcony this Winter Solstice, for a truly transformative experience

WHAT

Mindful Meditation at dawn

Watching the sky fill with light... whilst also watching your awareness fill with sensations, observations, and intentions

WHEN

Arrive 5:50am sharp, for a 6am start

Debrief begins just after 7am

A light breakfast will be available between 7am and 8am

WHERE

73 Dening St, The Entrance

Parking out front of The Entrance Surf Club in Marine Parade

BRING

A towel, and several layers of warmth

COST - $5

Honestly this is such an awesome experience, I want to share it with one and all. 

If you have attended sessions here before, you will know that the balcony has a panoramic view of the beach. This is a spectacular place to watch the sky brighten and the world come alive

Even if the idea of dawn meditation spooks you a bit, or ignites narratives like "I can't do that" or "I'm hopeless at meditating", in my view there is no single correct way to meditate. If you're not sure what to expect, that's OK. I will be there to introduce the activity and share your reflections with you afterwards over a shared breakfast (If you have special dietary concerns please let me know). I will be inviting you simply to notice mindfully anything you experience in the hour between first light and sun up - all of the sounds, sights, smells, sensations and even tastes. 

It is all good :)

Symbolically, the Solstice provides an opportunity to find balance between the dark and the light within.

REGISTER

Numbers are limited. To register, simply text your name and number and the word 'SOLSTICE' to Steve on 0417 679 535, and I will reply to lock in the details with you

This pop up event is hosted by Steve Bonanno - counselling.cc

Photo by Chris Galbraith on Unsplash 

Dear Clients,

Here are some updates for the Summer of 2025!

NEW LOCATION

It has been a year since I closed my home office for in-person sessions, and I must say I have missed seeing you all face-to-face. Since moving to the Central Coast, the new location for Home Counselling has been up in the air... until now

I am so excited to show you my new practice room. Isn't it a beauty? The relaxing sounds of the ocean drift up from the beach, bringing a soothing, breezy atmosphere to this already calm space.

This spacious, beach-front office belongs to a local psychologist, and is shared with a couple of other practices

From February 2025 onwards, you can now book face-to-face sessions with me here on *FRIDAYS* and *SATURDAYS* with available times ranging from 10am to 6pm

GROUP EVENTS

In other news, I have also been busy networking with other counsellors and psychs on the central coast, and we have discussed some interesting ideas for bringing people together for enjoyable, transformative group interactions. I will keep you updated about these opportunities to reflect, relax, and re-focus on really finding joy and wellbeing in your life

Please let me know if you're interested in attending a *FREE* relaxation group at our new location, on Friday 7th February 2025

CENTRAL COAST NETWORK

Finally: through my collaborations with other Central Coast practitioners, I have connected with a great range of referrals for local specialist services. Please ask me if you're needing to focus on relationship counselling, psychological services, men's behaviour change, or finding DFV services for women and families

Whatever else 2025 brings, I want you to know that I will be available for sessions with you via Zoom, and now also in this beautiful space by the sea.

May you all have a relaxing Summer and enjoy the holiday season.

Best wishes!

Steve

Dear Clients,

Now that we are approaching the end of 2024, I would like to wish you a lovely Summer break, and let you know about my plans for the new year.

I have already spent a lot of time on beach this year, so I don't feel a strong need to take much time off work over the Summer. I am confident that we will be able to schedule our appointments around my occasional days off without too much disruption to service. 

Please feel free to book your appointments over zoom, via text or email.

In 2025, I plan to offer both individual and group sessions in-person at a new beach-side location at The Entrance. I will share all of the details when the new schedule and location are all locked in.

In the meantime, stay safe, take care, and please reach out by text if you wish to connect.

Warm wishes for a bright and enjoyable Summer.

Steve

Photo by Cybèle and Bevan on Unsplash