NTiLearn | Nan Tien Institute

Nourishing the Mind: Insights into Food, Mood and Well-being
Presented by Lara Ryan

4 December 2024
11am-12pm (AEDT)

This event will be held online via zoom

In this interactive session, discover how the latest research on nutrition and mental health reveals connections between our diet, mood, resilience, and overall well-being. We’ll delve into the science of the gut-brain connection, examining how digestive health can influence neurotransmitters and, in turn, shape our emotions and mental states.

Whether you’re a professional in the mental health field or someone with a personal interest in improving your well-being and that of those you care for, you’ll find valuable insights in this discussion. As an introduction to Nan Tien’s Master of Mental Health program, it also offers a glimpse into coursework on Nutrition and Mental Health, covering therapeutic approaches to supporting individuals with anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions.

We’ll highlight key nutrients—such as omega-3s, magnesium, and B vitamins—that play a vital role in mental balance, along with practical tips for incorporating them into daily life. Additionally, we’ll explore how mindful eating can reduce stress and promote emotional well-being through intentional, balanced food choices.

About the Presenter

This event is led by Lara Ryan, an accredited Nutritionist and Naturopath with extensive experience in integrative mental health and wellness. Lara’s background includes senior lecturing roles, clinical supervision, and a private practice supporting clients facing chronic health conditions, mental health challenges, and complex emotional needs. Known for her compassionate approach, Lara also writes about resilience, trauma, and self-compassion, offering insights into navigating life’s challenges with strength and hope.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Lara’s wealth of experience, with a Q&A session to explore your questions on optimising nutrition for mental wellness and supporting mental health conditions.

Tickets are free; however, registrations are essential. You can register here 

The Self Care Journey
Presented by Dr Anita Milicevic

27 November 2024
11am-12pm (AEDT)

This event will be held online via zoom

There is increasing contemporary dialogue on “self-care”, yet we often misunderstand its importance for ourselves and others.

Why is it so crucial to care for ourselves in order to help others, particular for those in caring professions? How does self-care become a practice?

Dr. Anita Milicevic, a contemplative psychologist and trauma specialist, will address self-care as an ethical imperative and practice for personal accountability. She will examine our struggles with self-care, the challenges of surrendering and trusting, and how to cultivate the ability to seek and accept help. She will explore how consistent self-care practices foster psychological flexibility, a healthy sense of confidence and nurture meaningful relationships, while enabling us to avoid burnout.

As the year begins to wind down, join us for this uplifting and nurturing session on self-care with Dr Anita Milicevic, the Research & Education Director at the Center for Contemplative Research.

Tickets are free; however, registrations are essential. You can register here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-self-care-journey-tickets-1073937428759?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Humanistic Buddhism Centre would is looking forward to the Compassionate Futures Colloquium this weekend! 

If you haven't already registered, there is still time!

This global colloquium asked the question: “How can we make the future more compassionate?” The event also honours the legacy of the late Venerable Master Hsing Yun, founder of Fo Guang Shan Buddhist order, and will explore how Humanistic Buddhism, the Buddhist value of compassion, spiritual care, and interfaith dialogue can help shape a more compassionate future.

• Humanistic Buddhism and its impact on society
• The application of compassion to contemporary challenges
• Spiritual care and compassion
• Interfaith perspectives on compassion and collaboration