Buoyancy Conversations are recorded interviews and articles presenting a range of approaches to relieving suffering from drugs, alcohol and associated mental health issues, and maintaining wellbeing and self care.
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from the Buoyancy Radio Show
problem gambling
What if you, or someone you know, may have a problem with gambling? David Tries, a provisional psychologist from Gambler’s Help City, talks about seeking and getting help.
Self care in the face of drug and alcohol use
Deborah Homburg, CEO of Buoyancy Foundation, explains what ’self care’ might look like – particularly around drug and alcohol use.
Selected Resources
Nothing Wrong
Self care for those who have been abused or who abuse substances
The Divine Lotus
A short film following the story of a young Vietnamese woman and her experience with drug use.
Meditation talk by Ekai Korematsu
A zen teacher of 30 years, Ekai runs meditation classes at Buoyancy.
Basic Trust – Cairnmillar Institute
How can we maintain mental wellbeing?
Rave Safe
drug and alcohol awareness at raves
Adam Forbes – Buoyancy Foundation
Adam talks about his own path through drug use, and his work as a counsellor and shiatsu practitioner at Buoyancy
Drug recovery through yoga
Father Joe Pererra – founder of the Kripa Foundation – explains a unique approach to recovery combining the 12 step approach, yoga and prayer.
Melbourne Zen Hospice
How can we support people facing death? Seikan, director of the Melbourne Zen Hospice, speaks about the services that he and other volunteers provide.
Breath/movement exercises for ATS recovery
guided by Adam Forbes, counsellor and shiatsu therapist at the Buoyancy Foundation.
Nothing Wrong
Self care for those who have been abused or who abuse substances
Rave Safe
drug and alcohol awareness at raves
Overcoming Crystal Meth Addiction
A useful resource for recovery from Ice addiction
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