b"12 DECEMBER 2, 2022 The Great Eastern Mailadvice - ask EmmaFor all your Real Estate needs in East GippslandBuying | Selling | RentingContact your local LJ Hooker Team(03) 5152 4172 | bairnsdale.ljhooker.com.auNot feeling festiveEmma Woodcock is a Registered Counsellor working with adolescents and adults with a broad range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, self-esteem difficulties, amongst many others. With experience in several evidence-based therapy modalities, Emma utilises skills from CBT, ACT, DBT, motivational interviewing, polyvagal therapy and more. Emma offers a practical approach to therapy, helping clients develop a personal 'toolkit of 5 2 2 3 2 2 strategies and skills, so that they feel empowered to deal with lifes challenges everyday.Bairnsdale East Bairnsdale Emma WoodcockPlan ahead: Do somethingyou doing when they 14 Goold Street 3/17 Macrae Street Counsellor special just for yourself.noticed these strengths?Great Home, Great Location Brand New, Move in Now Read the book that has3. Think of someone you Large family home, four BRs with additional loft area thatRecently completed, ideal for the low maintenance lifestyle.Q: Dear Emma, Christmasbeen on your wish list,admire or respect. What could be a 5th BR or rumpus. Excellent cooks kitchen,The Tarragon has an abundance of extra features! Grandis really a lonely time forwatch a movie you reallyis it about this person that large open plan living, dining, and outdoor entertaininghallway, large master BR, ensuite and WIR, 2 other BRsme. I dont have anyone;wanted to see but mayyou admire the most? What space complete with outdoor kitchen. Large shed withoffer efficient BIR to maximise space. Stylish kitchen, walk- I live alone and donthave missed, cook yourare their greatest strengths? shelved workshop and storage space. Low maintenancein pantry and open plan living and dining area. This is acelebrate Christmas forfavourite meal, plan a walk/ Do you share any of these garden with fencing would suit small children and/or pets. great no-fuss option for retirees or first home buyers! personal reasons anyway.hike. The point is to givestrengths?Its the time of year I feelyourself something to look4. Think about the activities For Sale $645,000 - $665,000 For Sale $485,000- $505,000 totally forgotten about asforward to. or hobbies you enjoy the Contact Veronica Davies Contact Kelly Quirkeeverything else seems toFriendship: Christmasmost. 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What are you particularly when for many people, theyand see what comes of theproud of having overcome? dont celebrate Christmas ornew connections you mayHow did you deal with that dont have family to see.make there. struggle, and how did you Remember it is okay toTry something new: Signfeel after you came through feel sad. In fact, its perfectlyup for a class or activity,it?normal to feel sad, at anye.g., gym membership, art7. What is your favourite thing time of year.So why wouldor yoga classes. Considerabout yourself?the holiday season be anyvolunteering at a seniors8. Looking back over the different? Instead of addingresidence, an op shop, ayear that has gone, what 4 2 1 4 2 2 guilt to the all the pressurepet shelter, or some otherare some ways that youre this time of year brings,social cause that is close toproud of having grown?Bairnsdale Dargo practice allowing youryour heart. 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Split systema huge undercover alfresco with outdoor fireplace, stoneand let the tears fall if yousome self-reflection on youryou are and what you like heating /cooling, single carport and 2 garden sheds.Anpizza oven, large shed with concrete floor and power andneed to. Crying is the bodyspersonal strengths and values,about yourself, it can help to opportunity for both the owner occupier and investor alike,extra parking space. This off-grid, bushland oasis is readynatural way of grieving.so your struggles dont eatpass the time and give you estimated rent $430 to $450 per week. to welcome you to a world of possibilities. Its a beneficial release toaway at your self-confidence.purpose and meaning to an For Sale $479,000 Expressions of interest by the 31st January, 2023 our nervous system. AndConsider journaling yourotherwise awkward time of Contact Steve Holmes Contact Kylie Smithremember, we cried beforeanswers to the followingyear.Bairnsdale 03 5152 4172 Bairnsdale 03 5152 4172 we could talk! Its a perfectlyquestions: Hope that helps. 195 Main Street, Bairnsdale VIC 3875 195 Main Street, Bairnsdale VIC 3875 natural thing to do. 1. In the past week, when didRemember this too will pass. On a practical note, to helpyou feel most energized?All the best, Emma.cope with this time of yearWhat character strengthGot a question you want and some of the lonelinesswere you using at the time? Emma to answer? that may be felt, consider the2. How do others positivelyEmail Emma:following: describe you? What wereadvice.gem@gmail.comSteve Holmes Kelly Quirke Dennis Hall Kylie Smith Veronica Davies Gaye Holmes Glenda Robertson Jennifer Jessup Ask Emma is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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