Category: 'The Psychological Dirt On Gardening'

'The Pychological Dirt on Gardening'

4/12/2020

On Wednesday December 2nd, Jane presented and drew upon a powerpoint presentation she had developed following an idea discussed by the group some months ago . Titled 'The Psychological Dirt on Gardening', Jane reflected upon her experiences of gardening during the Covid-19 periods of social isolation in terms of psychological principles and practice..

Jane drew upon and recommended a source, '10 Mental Health Benefits of Gardening' developed by Seth Gillihan, a licensed psychologist specializing in mindfulness centred Cognitive Behavioual Therapy.

If you like podcasts, there's an interesting podcast in which Seth interviews Joe Lamp'l, who is mentioned in the article. Here's the link Ep. 46: Joe Lamp’l — How to Renew Your Mind, Body, and Spirit in the Garden | Seth Gillihan, PhD clinical psychologist cognitive behavioral therapy CBT

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Demystifying Psychology

Demystifying Psychology is formally returning to the timetable in 2023.

The Demystifying Psychology Discussion Group comprising members from previous classes which has been meeting at the Northo is now listed on the U3A Timetable.

"An open discussion group with a psychological focus looking at current events. If you are interested in various interpretations of relationships of all kinds, you are welcome and can expect to have fun. No preparation needed."

You can download the Introductory Power Point here.

3rd Thursday from 2 - 4 pm
The North Eastern Hotel

Convenor and Contact Details

Jane Rushworth
0437 621 575

The 'Demystifying Psychology' five session course will be offered again in Semester Two at times to be confirmed.

"A five-session light-hearted course introducing psychology in everyday life and some of the theories that attempt to explain how and why we do things. The course will include personality types and preferred coping styles; theories and practices applied to drug treatment, raising children, family violence, and other topics as suggested by participants. The course will also include social psychology, the concepts of obedience, power, group dynamics and states of mind. We'll then discuss how we experience the various theories as they play out in daily life."