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Mindful Empowering Reflection:

1. What do you do really, really well?
Something I do really well is I help others with all my best even when I don't know what I'm doing.
2. What one thing do you really like about yourself the most? Why do you like that?
Something I really like about myself is that I try my best even though its something that I really don't like or not one of my strengths.
3. What 3 words describe you best? Why?
Expressive, shy, loyal. These words describe me best because that how I can be my myself around others.
4. What would you like to learn to do really, really well? What can you do today to begin?
I want to learn how to be smart, I could begin by studying really hard to achieve basic knowledge.
5. What do you love doing the most? Why?
I love to call my friends because it is fun when we start conversations and not get bored.
6. Who are your friends? Why are they your friends?
My friends are Tamika, Linh, Macie, Abby, Gloria, Amelia, Annika and Dawt. They are my friends because they help me go through stuff that I like or dislike.
7. What is the best thing that has ever happened to you?
The best thing that has ever happened to me is becoming friends with all my friends because they help me with life.
8. How do you feel today? Why do you feel that way?
I feel so happy and positive because it is the last week of school until the holidays and I will be able to be free from this school.
9. What is one thing you are thankful for in your life? Why?
I am thankful for my friends because without them I would be very lonely and wouldn't share my amazing ideas with them.
10. What is one thing that you could do to make the school a better place? Why?
I could change the time for school so that people can be more focused and there wouldn't be any late attendance to make the school a better place.
11. What do you imagine yourself doing 10 years from now?
I see myself in 10 years continuing with career and will still be friends with everyone that I have right now.
12. What motivates you to do your very best?
My friends motivates me to do my very best because they inspire me to live my best life because you only live once.
13. Who do you need to forgive?
That is a very personal question that I cannot answer.
14. Right now, at this very moment, what do you want most? What are you going to do about it?
Something I want the most is money, something I could do about it is to save my money until I see something I really, really want instead of buying anything I see.
15. What do you love most about yourself?
I love everything about myself but there are things that I don't but I just love everything about my self.

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How might social media be affecting my wellbeing regarding these indicators

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How might social media be affecting my wellbeing regarding these indicators

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You’re sensing a little FOMO (fear of missing out).
This would affect my wellbeing because seeing other having more fun without me would make me feel bad about myself and I would be willing to not attending hanging out with my friends again, but that seeing posts about it would make me even more upset.

You’ve gone from curious-crush to not-so-subtle stalking.
This could affect my wellbeing because I could find out somethings that could be in in trouble if I get caught or, could get me hurt from what I thought and regret looking on social media.

You’re easily distracted.
This could affect my wellbeing because I could fall back on stuff like school work or important messages from others.

You crave notifications.
This could affect my wellbeing because I could believe or make assumptions about stuff that isn't true that could hurt me emotionally. It could affect my wellbeing because it can make me feel distanced from others or that I'm not communicating with others enough.

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Bad by wave to earth

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Song 3: I know you by Faye Webster
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0tqEQ331go

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Melody of Memories by Joelmusicbox

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https://blueknot.org.au/
The blue knot foundation is mental health service provider that help people cope and recover from their past trauma. This foundation helps by communicating in different ways if you have a disability, and you can donate to help support those who are still recovering.

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Welcome to the Blue Knot community website.

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National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma

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Mental health is where a person can use their abilities to cope with daily activities and overcome stress.

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L: Our mental health also relates to our physical health, mental health, and our social wellbeing.

W: How people can cope their abilities as others have different ways of coping daily activities.

K: Our mental health is our ability to bounce back up from different experiences.

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What would you do immediately?
I would communicate to him and ask if this is very serious or something he should tell an adult for this conversation, if he is comfortable to talk to be about his situation I would slowly get him to explain everything in detail so I get a better understand.

What would you do in the next few days?
I would check up on him and see how he is coping with his situation like how he is trying to improve or who he has told so that he gets support from others.

Who might be able to help Ahn? What could they do?
I think this situation is worth telling his parents but if that isn't the case from Ahn I would tell teachers that Ahn is comfortable telling so that they can help him improve and cope with his classes and what has gotten him to feel he might fail all his classes.

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Orion Carloto on Friends | Friendship & Mental Health | Ad Council

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Would I be the same person if...?

I were born in a different country..
I would not be the same person because I would have friends and family that would not act the same like here.

Lived in a different part of Australia..
I would be the same person but with a different personality as I would be persuaded by others.

Were 10 years older..
I would not be the same person as I would be more mature and focus more my studies and not friendships.

Had a different skin colour..
I would be the same person but would relate differently because I might a have a different culture.

Were taller / shorter..
I would be the same but would be different because I would do other activities that would interest me more.

Had a ability / disability
I would be a different person if I had a disability because I wouldn't be able to do the same thing as others but if I had an ability I would would be the same person.

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https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
- This service provider includes interacting with others and that relates to inspiring with other's stories, to learn from others that might relate to you and fun raising to spread out the word.

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This website has been established to provide information about anxiety, depression and suicide to the Australian community. The website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should seek the advice of an appropriately qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your own circumstances. You should not disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of any information contained on this website.

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Beyond Blue | 24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention

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Beyond Blue is here to help - whether you're seeking mental health info or qualified support for you or someone else. Find a life beyond the blues today.

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https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/
- The butterfly Foundation is a mental health provider and helpline that includes information that can help you with what you are going through like disorders and body image. With the butterfly foundation there are many ways you can contact them to get support or to get support for people you know are going through.

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Butterfly National Helpline 1800 ED HOPE provides free phone, email and web support and referral for individuals experiencing an eating disorder, carers and professionals.

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https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/connect-with-us/talk-about-mental-health/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_uGmBhBREiwAeOfsd7SIUNln1F_cKo351GlS7ymfSGdhC68ubz1oHJwdk5hc8KuJQp7gkxoCXnsQAvD_BwE
Headspace is a mental health service that is mostly signalled to younger people or for people seeking help for young people to the ages 12-25. Eheadspace allows you to contact to counsellors and listen to what you are going through and some of your interests and hobbies.

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What to expect in a session

Our clinicians will help you by listening and talking to you about what's going on and what you are wanting to get out of the session with us. They may ask you questions about your safety, emotions and thoughts, how you've been feeling recently, and other questions about your supports, hobbies and interests.

We concentrate on what you want most out of your session. This session may be all you need, or you may want to come back again to continue to build on what you have been working on, or for another reason. The more information that you provide eheadspace, the more our clinicians can help you.

Our average session time is between 30 and 40 minutes.

What can you talk about?

You can talk about anything related to mental health and wellbeing, there is no set topics or criteria, it's completely up to you. To give you an idea, here's a few common topics we talk about:

If you are having a tough time, feeling sad or down

feeling worried or stressed, including work or school, uni or TAFE stress

communication difficulties, such as not feeling heard or understood

problems with family, partners or friends

wanting support related to sexuality or identity

thoughts of self-harm or suicide

concerns about alcohol or other drugs

issues with sleep

grief and loss

Please note, we can't diagnose mental health illnesses, however we can answer questions or concerns you may have.

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Connect with a mental health clinician 1-on-1 | headspace

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eheadspace is here for young people. Talk about what's on your mind, get information about what help is available and how you can build new coping skills.