Erin Prater Counselling
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Care
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Compassion
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Courage
Emergency
Emergency
If you are faced with an emergency in between sessions, please contact the appropriate emergency or crisis support service from the list below.
In a life threatening situation, call 000 without delay.
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Lifeline 13 11 14
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Lifeline SMS 0477 13 11 14
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Mens Line 1300 78 99 78
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Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
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13 Yarn (First Peoples) 13 92 76
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Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
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1800Respect (Domestic Violence) 1800 737 732
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Elder Abuse Help Line 1300 651 192
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Financial Counselling Australia 1800 007 007
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Eastern Health Crisis and Assessment Team 1300 721 927
Box Breathing
Box breathing is a powerful but simple relaxation technique that aims to return breathing to its normal rhythm after a stressful experience.
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Step 1: Breathe in, counting to four slowly. Feel the air enter your lungs
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Step 2: Hold your breath for 4 seconds.Try to avoid inhaling or exhaling for 4 seconds
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Step 3: Slowly exhale through your mouth for 4 seconds
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Step 4: Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you feel re-centered