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> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Josh Dickson, an accredited EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Consultant, accredited drugs and alcohol counsellor, and an exciting innovator in trauma healing. Josh is the clinical director of the Resurface programme, which uses surfing as a core element in developing new positive resources for those with a traumatic history. His approach is grounded in the belief that engaging with the natural elements and participating in challenging physical activities like surfing can significantly enhance mental health and emotional well-being. We discuss: Flow state: what it is and is not Flow state and therapy Surfing and trauma release Teaching resilience to kids Flow state vs drug-assisted therapy Links: Resurface Resurface's Instagram Page Josh's LinkedIn Page

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Ordination Service of Josh Dickson Speaker: Rev. Daniel L. Arter Broadcaster: Grace Reformed Baptist Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 12/31/2023 Length: 5 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Ordination Council for Josh Dickson Speaker: Various Speakers Broadcaster: Grace Reformed Baptist Church Event: Special Meeting Date: 12/23/2023 Length: 105 min.

     Man Cave is a weekly segment of Morning Light hosted by Pat King and Eddie Trask.  Today, special guest Josh Dickson joins the group as we continue to talk about "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis.

This week, Eddie Trask and Josh Dickson join me in the studio as we talk about their faith journeys, as well as some commonalities and possible root issues found in the conversion and reversion stories we have heard ove the years.

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     "Man Cave" is a weekly segment of Morning Light.  Today, Pat King & Eddie Trask welcome back former co-host: Josh Dickson!  Today they cover paragraphs 2732 and 2733 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Men - what is your prayer life like and how easily distracted do we become?

     Morning Light brings you "Man Cave" hosted by Pat King and ... WAIT, who's that?!  Why, Josh Dickson has returned to the studio for a surprise visit!  Pat & Josh talk about "Prayer" - the latest chapter in the book by Sam Guzman, "The Catholic Gentleman."

Another flurry of red cards in the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific. Crusaders captain Scott Barrett has been suspended for four weeks after his shoulder contacted the jaw of Alex Hodgman during last Friday's loss to the Blues. Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua and Highlanders lock Josh Dickson have also copped suspensions after being carded during Saturday's game. So, why have teams still not been able to adapt to the new rules? Sky Sport commentator Tony Johnson joins D'Arcy Waldegrave. LISTEN ABOVE 

Crusaders captain Scott Barrett has been hit with a four week suspension following his red card in last Friday's defeat to the Blues.Barrett was shown a red card in the 46th minute the Super Rugby Pacific clash after making clear contact with his shoulder to the jaw of Alex Hodgman.In other suspensions, Highlanders lock Josh Dickson has been dismissed for three weeks after getting red-carded for an early hit on Tevita Mafileo in their loss to the Hurricanes at Dunedin.Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua has also been banned for three weeks for making head contact in the same game.In Barrett's case, Hodgman spilled a pass as he headed into the tackle and, with the ball gone, Barrett connected with the head while making no attempt to wrap his right arm.Hodgman stayed down to receive attention and, after a quick consultation with TMO Aaron Paterson, referee Mike Fraser showed the Crusaders captain a red card as the home fans booed.Commentator Justin Marshall said Barrett was "going to be in big trouble" since the hit was late and collected Hodgman "flush on the jaw"."There's nothing mitigating it," Marshall said. "I don't think there was any intent, but the way it transpired, it was late and he didn't do enough to avoid the collision."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Central Pulse have won all four quarters of an ANZ Premiership netball game for the first time this season, defeating the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic 52-39 in Rotorua.The Pulse letting the same 11-goal three-quarter lead slip in their extra time loss to the Southern Steel last week.Relief for Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire after his side won their first NRL league game of the season.Halfback Jackson Hastings has kicked the match-winning field goal to snatch a 21-20 win over Parramatta.Maguire and his team had suffered five straight losses.Joelle King has won squash's Manchester Open for a second time - she's beaten number one seed Sarah-Jane Perry in straight games.A trifecta of suspensions from the latest round of Super Rugby - Highlanders lock Josh Dickson and Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua are out for three weeks but Crusaders captain Scott Barrett is banned for four.LISTEN ABOVE

Today I will be speaking with Annie Tuite and Josh Dickson of River St. Joe. River St. Joe is a brewery located in Buchanan, MI that focuses on sustainable farming, food, and beer. It is also situated on Flatwater Farms which we will cover in next week's episode, so stay tuned! Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Check out River St. Joe: https://www.riversaintjoe.com/ Then, Now, and Always... The St. Joseph River Story: https://www.pbs.org/video/st-joseph-river-story-preview-8dtxof/

Bruce Meyer is author of sixty-seven books of poetry, short stories, flash fiction, and literary non-fiction. Passengers Journal published Dr. Meyer's short story "Thine is the Kingdom" in Volume 2, Issue 7.  In this interview, Audio Editor Charles Fleming converses with Dr. Meyer about various topics of interest: poetry vs prose, the absence of World War I literature in the Canadian canon, and more.  Also included is Josh Dickson's incredible reading of "Thine is the Kingdom." Passengers Literary Press, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All staff donate their time and effort. If you'd like to support our mission to publish art that is necessary rather than desired, please consider donating at the link below.Support the show

     Kick off your work boots and pull up a boulder.  Morning Light presents "Man Cave" - a weekly discussion about the issues that affect Catholic men in today's culture - with your favorite cave-men ...Pat King and Josh Dickson!

How does one reach peak performance? Is such a state, often met in top-level athletes, creators, & entrepreneurs, something that can be taught? Nikos & psychologist Josh Dickson of Resurface discuss, today on The Daily Objective. 

Today on The Daily Objective, Jonathan Hoenig and Josh Dickson are be joined by professional investor Seth Levine, to discuss the GameStop phenomenon.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/

On this episode of The Daily Objective, Rucka and Josh Dickson discuss President Biden's inauguration, and whether there's reason for hope for the next four years.

THE TALKBUSTER PODCAST - EPISODE #43   I worked at Blockbuster Video for almost 10 years, starting in 2001 (I was 17). The memories I made and friends I met there are some of the best of my life. On the Talkbuster Podcast I will discuss some of these memories with the coworkers and friends I shared them with. Hopefully you will find it as interesting to listen to as we did living it.   In this episode, I am honored to be joined by Josh Dickson.  Josh lives in Australia and has the honor of being the furthest away interview I have ever done up to this point!  Also, he literally was talking to me from the future!  It was Saturday where I was and Sunday where he was!   Josh was a frequent customer and friend to the employees of the Last Blockbuster in Australia.  He shares his personal experiences with Blockbuster and also discusses the differences and similarities in the experiences of Americans and Australians.   Upon closing, this store made the Bend, OR store the last in the world!   This was a fascinating interview and I am excited to share it with you all!   Enjoy!

“A man’s spirit […] is his self. That entity which is his consciousness. To think, to feel, to judge, to act are functions of the ego.” — Ayn Rand, The FountainheadAyn Rand’s novel, The Fountainhead, is philosophically revolutionary. It illustrates the virtues of independence and integrity in action, and celebrates the ideal of the heroic, thinking individual.The novel inspires, moves, and is also a profound guide to self-development.In this event, we celebrate and discuss The Fountainhead, with: Andrew Bernstein, Gena Gorlin, Shoshana Milgram and Josh Dickson.This event comes ahead of our new series: The Psychology of The Fountainhead Characters, releasing later this month.Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/

Doug Pagitt sits down with Josh Dickson to talk about the key role faith voters played in this election. As the National Faith Engagement Director for the Biden Campaign, Josh built a coalition of faith leaders that arguably helped win the election.   www.votecommongood.com   Facebook.com/votecommongood   Twitter.com/votecommon

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We share some listener questions and experiences with faith shifts. To help us answer one of those questions, we bring in Josh Dickson, the National Faith Engagement Director for the Biden/Harris campaign.If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/On today's episode of The Daily Objective, co-hosts Nikos Sotirakopoulos and Josh Dickson discuss the psychological effects of the pandemic 6 months in, and what it will take for life to resume normalcy.

Watch live every day at 6 pm UK time on our Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/aynrandcentre/Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Today on The Daily Objective, Josh Dickson and Nikos discuss the themes of the popular film ‘300', and its cultural impact 13 years after its first screening.

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In this week's episode, Michael talks with Josh Dickson, the National Faith Engagement Director for former VP Biden's presidential campaign. Michael asks Josh about how he'll approach his job over the next three months, and how the Vice President plans to make his case to faith voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh is an accredited EMDR therapist, an accredited drug and alcohol counselor, and a licensed heart math coach. He is the clinical director of the resurface program. Resurface provides evidence based, week long surf therapy retreats and bespoke EMDR intensives for trauma, resilience and flow, creativity and self care in Morocco. I've known Josh for a handful of years. He was helpful in understanding the therapeutic landscape of London when I moved there a while back. We've always remained in touch and I think very highly of him as a clinician. During our time together we touched on how Josh takes care of himself, priming ourselves for change, and focusing on optimization for peak performance.

Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Introspection on thinking (i.e., conceptually identifying what is going on in your mind while you are thinking) is not only a method of psychological investigation, but also a valuable personal practice that provides guidance for keeping your thinking on track to its goal.This form of introspection is the key skill underlying creatical thinking. “Creatical thinking” refers to the process of overriding the faulty automatic “programs” (the invalid assumptions) that make bad critical thinking and break good creative thinking. It is how you can refocus your thinking when what comes to mind automatically has left your thinking stuck, sidetracked, cognitively biased, or otherwise in error. Introspection on thinking — more specifically, identifying what to think about next to get your thinking back on track to its goal — is the skill needed for getting this process going. Introspection on thinking is, I believe, the most important cognitive skill that is not yet explicitly taught at any level of schooling.Lee Pierson, who holds a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Cornell University, has conducted Creatical Thinking and other seminars for students from grade school to grad school and beyond, for a variety of educational and corporate clients in the United States and Canada. He is the Director of the Thinking Skills Institute.Josh Dickson is an addictions counsellor, trauma therapist and positive psychologist. He is the founder and clinical director of Resurface, providing surf therapy retreats for trauma, positivity and creativity. He also works in private practice.

Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/In this week’s psychology event, ARCUK Psychology Fellow Josh Dickson answers questions, either specific to coping with COVID-19 and the lockdown, or any other topic relating to psychology.

Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Many people are talking about the entrepreneurial mind, the entrepreneurial spirit, or even the entrepreneurial gene. To be an entrepreneur, the story goes, one needs to possess some specific elements in terms of who they are, and how they view the world.President and CEO of Ayn Rand Institute Tal Tsfany, an experienced entrepreneur himself, will join us this Saturday to clarify the issues around the psychology and the sense of life of the productive creator and the businessman.

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Crusaders 40Highlanders 20The Highlanders waited two years for the chance to host their southern neighbours. Two years too long after this instant classic under the Dunedin roof.Southern derbies always cultivate an extra edge. This breathless match, in which the Highlanders were overrun after leading 17-14 at the break, was no different.Five years to the day since their first and only Super Rugby title, the Highlanders threw everything and more at the Crusaders.So often that is not enough, though. Just ask the Chiefs who did likewise in Christchurch last week. To take down the Crusaders opposition must reach near perfection; nail all their chances and even then hope a slice of luck and the referee is on their side.The final quarter of this game the Crusaders came into their clinical own, controlling the possession, pace and tempo to grind out their third straight Super Rugby Aotearoa victory, with Richie Mo'unga kicking 15 points.Once again the Crusaders showed all the hallmarks we've come to expect from the three-time defending champions – a level of composure that sets the bar for others to match.Highlanders wing Jona Nareki will regret his decision to throw the dummy with two men unmarked outside him midway through the second half. It was a movement that would have given the Highlanders the lead – instead the Crusaders did enough to snuff it out and the home side had to settle for three points.There were other defining moments, of course, but with the Crusaders prevailing five-tries-to-two thanks to twin Tom Christie second-half strikes, Nareki's decision was a key turning point.The other came from Crusaders halfback Mitchell Drummond, who fired a brilliant cutout pass that gave Sevu Reece just enough space to score the game's decisive try.Aaron Smith led the Highlanders out as captain and he was then their spark all night. His passing, kicking, running, organisation and defence – one bootlace tackle on Codie Taylor in particular – was a class above. On this occasion, the All Blacks halfback could do no wrong and it was a surprise to see him replaced for the closing stages. Smith had great support from former All Blacks blindside Shannon Frizell, Pari Pari Parkinson and Dillon Hunt who all carried and attacked the breakdown relentlessly.For the Crusaders, Will Jordan continues to light up the New Zealand derby competition. Despite moving from fullback to the wing Jordan was equally involved and influential as in recent weeks, popping up all over the park and finishing the match by claiming his brace with another runaway try.Taylor, the All Blacks hooker, also delivered another standout display.The brutal nature of these derby games claimed further casualties with Crusaders fullback David Havili limping off after a break, while the Highlanders lost lock Josh Dickson, who has been influential in running their lineout this season, to a serious ankle injury.The Crusaders brought more poise to the initial exchanges and they were rewarded when Jordan snuck over in the corner for the opening try. The visitors' scrum did the damage early with several huge shunts – the Highlanders not helped in this department by losing Dickson.The Highlanders needed to settle and they did just that with a double strike. Frizell stepped up with three telling carries in the same movement. With the final one, he burst through Michael Alaalatoa's tackle to power his way to the line.That try turned the tide with the Highlanders enjoying a run of possession. From their overthrown lineout Smith swooped with his speed and anticipation to break the line and the Crusaders could then not stop quick hands sending Ngane Punivai over to give the Highlanders the lead.Discipline was an issue for the Highlanders as they conceded a 13-7 penalty count – many of these infringements at the breakdown – but they had every right to take umbrage with referee Mike Fraser after he missed an obvious forward pass from Taylor in the lead up to Mo'unga's...

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Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Learn more about Kirk Barbera’s work: https://www.troubadourmag.com/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/"It is the honourable characteristic of Poetry that its materials are to be found in every subject which can interest the human mind." William WordsworthPoetry is as universal as language, and almost as ancient. It powerfully captures the strongest emotions of the human condition: exaltation, envy, love, grief, pride, bravery, and the entire spectrum of what it means to live one’s life.How can poetry help us understand the human psyche? How are we to tell good poetry from bad? Are the rules objective, or is poetry whatever talks to our heart?Our time on this earth is limited by our own perspective. We get but one life. Through poetry, we can live infinitely and vicariously through others, which serves a fundamental human requirement.Josh Dickson is an addictions counsellor, trauma therapist and positive psychologist. He is the founder and clinical director of Resurface, providing surf therapy retreats for trauma, positivity and creativity. He also works in private practice.Kirk Barbera is Editor-in-chief of Troubadour Magazine and co-host of the podcast “Surprised by Art!" W/ Luc and Kirk.

Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/One of the most captivating elements of novels and works of fiction is the access we get to a protagonist’s thoughts, emotions, and mental processes. This is definitely the case with Ayn Rand’s novels, where we often bear witness to the internal monologues of the heroes and the villains. So what can literature tell us about psychology? What can it reveal to us about the human mind? Is it realistic to draw conclusions for real life based on the inner thoughts of fictional heroes? Can novels show us who we are, how we think, and why we choose as we do?Josh Dickson is an addictions counsellor, trauma therapist and positive psychologist. He is the founder and clinical director of Resurface, providing surf therapy retreats for trauma, positivity and creativity. He also works in private practice.Shoshana Milgram is an Associate Professor of English at Virginia Tech. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Stanford University. Dr Milgram has lectured on Ayn Rand in undergraduate and graduate courses, at Objectivist conferences, at national and international academic conferences, and at the Smithsonian Institution.

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Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/In this week’s psychology event, ARCUK Psychology Fellow Josh Dickson will answer questions on how to cope with COVID-19 in the context of trauma recovery and positive psychology.

Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/Productivity is one of the skills that are essential to everyone’s life, irrespective of their career goals, skills, or interests. There have been hundreds of books and thousands of hours with productivity tips and shortcuts. And yet, even during the COVID lockdown, when many people find themselves with more free time than they were used to, productivity is still a struggle for many of us.Is it more difficult to be productive in our modern era, with the countless destructions and the shorter attention spans? Are some people more gifted with a talent in productivity? Or is it that all that is needed is a to pull ourselves together and get the work done? Psychologist Josh Dickson will shed some light on the psychological mechanisms behind productivity (and the lack of it).

Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/The pandemic is undoubtedly stressful for everyone. But unless we acknowledge and deal with the stress and its causes, we risk ending up with a trauma that we’ll live with long after the virus is gone.Join psychologist Josh Dickson for a discussion on stress management and trauma prevention.

Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/The global pandemic has brought with it significant changes to all our lives. Whether it’s the health risk itself, the lockdown, trying to get used to working from home and giving up so many activities that we’ve always taken for granted, coping with these changes won’t be easy for anyone.Josh Dickson is an addictions counsellor, trauma therapist and positive psychologist. He is the founder and clinical director of Resurface, providing surf therapy retreats for trauma, positivity and creativity. He also works in private practice.

Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/In this week’s psychology talk, ARCUK Psychology Fellow Josh Dickson will discuss how to use positive emotion to develop and expand your emotional repertoire.

Sign up here to join upcoming events live via Zoom: https://www.meetup.com/London-Ayn-Rand-Meetup/Consider supporting our work by becoming a member: https://aynrandcentre.co.uk/membership/’Optimism is the opium of the people!’, declared Milan Kundera’s fictional hero Ludvik in the novel ‘The Joke’. But in times of crisis, many people are craving some good news that will give them hope for a better future.What is the role of optimism in one’s psychology and sense of life? Is it an evasion to focus on good news, and prioritise them over gloomy and worrying prospects? How can one be an optimist in the current philosophical and cultural atmosphere, when the signs are that things are probably not going to be fine?

Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has explained the decision to play Josh Ioane in the midfield after the 23-year-old's shock positional switch for the Super Rugby season.Just a year removed from his breakout campaign as the Highlanders' first-choice first five-eighth earned him a place in the All Blacks squad, Ioane has been wearing the No12 jersey for the entirety of the 2020 season so far.Speaking to Radio Sport's D'Arcy Waldegrave, Mauger said that's where Ioane's future in the game could lie."In terms of what he can do and his all-around game, I think he's a guy who can really push for higher honours in that role, being a genuine 12/10 option."Josh Ioane earned a spot in the All Blacks squad last year. Photo / PhotosportIoane has ceded the No10 jersey to new recruit Mitch Hunt, who joined the club from the Crusaders following the 2019 campaign, while Josh McKay and Michael Collins have shared duties at fullback.Running two playmakers in the starting XV allows the Highlanders to play at pace, which has shown promise through the opening rounds of the season."I think if you look at the two opportunities we finished last week (against the Crusaders), those guys were both in amongst it," Mauger pointed out."We want to play fast, there's no secret to it."While the youthful Highlanders squad has shown signs of promise, that is yet to translate onto the scoreboard. Through four rounds of the competition, the Highlanders average a shade less than 19 points per game, better than only the Waratahs (16) and Bulls (12).Both teams below the Highlanders in average points per game are yet to win a game this season, while the Highlanders have won just once – a comeback win against the Brumbies in Canberra in which they scored the winning points after the final hooter had sounded.Heading into Friday night's clash against the Rebels in Dunedin, Mauger made a couple of tweaks to his starting squad to "freshen things up".Prop Ayden Johnstone and hooker Liam Coltman swap places with Daniel Lienert-Brown and Ash Dixon, the latter moving into the starting side, while lock Jack Whetton replaces the injured Josh Dickson and Teariki Ben-Nicholas replaces Shannon Frizell who is observing his first All Blacks rest week.In the back line, McKay earns a recall to the starting side on the wing, with Collins retaining the No15 jersey.

Knowledge is power. The more knowledge you have about your human consciousness and how it works the more empowered you are to better understand yourself and all of your relationships with other people. Basing one’s understanding of human nature on true principles is essential to your success. This is the strategy of Josh Dickson as […] The post Mindfulness and Being in the Flow State – with Josh Dickson appeared first on .

Knowledge is power. The more knowledge you have about your human consciousness and how it works the more empowered you are to better understand yourself and all of your relationships with other people. Basing one’s understanding of human nature on true principles is essential to your success. This is the strategy of Josh Dickson as […] The post Mindfulness and Being in the Flow State – with Josh Dickson appeared first on .

“Flow-state” an altered state of consciousness is the complete mental, emotional, and physical immersion in an activity. This state of mind can be extremely influential in recovery, helping people regain control of their lives and the decisions they make. Resurface, based in Morocco, provides evidence-based week-long surf-therapy retreats and bespoke EMDR trauma, positive psychology, creativity, and self-care.

Today's guest is Josh Dickson, director of ResurfaceUK, a program that provides week-long-surf-therapy retreats for trauma, positive psychology and self-care that are held in Morocco. We look at how combining good vibes, forced mindfulness (surfing) and individual & group therapy create a strong platform for therapeutic change. Examining how non-conventional methods of therapy hold tremendous value and ability to foster change. To find out more about ResurfaceUK please visit: www.resurfaceuk.com

All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has made a rapid return to the Highlanders for their crucial Super Rugby derby against the Blues.Smith was to be out for six weeks after injuring his ankle against in the Highlanders' last match with the Blues, but instead has returned after just two games, to be named on the bench for the game on Saturday night.Fellow All Black Luke Whitelock has also returned from injury as the Highlanders aim to end a winless streak which stretches back to February.Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger praised the pair for their quick returns."[Smith] and Luke have both worked incredibly hard to make themselves available and their return this week provides the team with a bit of a boost,'' said Mauger."We are aware of the challenges the Blues will bring on Saturday, all the New Zealand conference games bring a high degree of intensity.''A third All Black - forward Jackson Hemopo - will return at lock to partner Tom Franklin at Forsyth Barr Stadium, while Sio Tomkinson takes the place of Rob Thompson, who is unavailable for family reasons.Highlanders: Ben Smith, Matt Faddes, Sio Tomkinson, Teihorangi Walden, Tevita Li, Josh Ioane, Kayne Hammington, Elliot Dixon, James Lentjes, Shannon Frizell, Tom Franklin, Jackson Hemopo, Tyrel Lomax, Liam Coltman, Daniel Lienert-Brown.Reserves: Ash Dixon, Ayden Johnstone, Siate Tokolahi, Josh Dickson, Luke Whitelock, Aaron Smith, Bryn Gatland, Thomas Umaga-Jensen. 

Two key Highlanders will miss Friday night's Super Rugby derby against the Crusaders in Christchurch.Having lost first five Marty Banks to a broken foot, co-captain Luke Whitelock has been ruled out with a calf issue.Openside flanker James Lentjes says that's the nature of intra-conference play.“These Kiwi derbys are always physical, so you can always expect to lose a couple of players here and there, so it’s just a chance for someone else to step up and get involved.”That will be first-five Josh Ioane, who will start his first match since their round four loss to the Hurricanes last month.Fullback Ben Smith will captain the side on his 150th Super Rugby match for the Highlanders, taking the armband duties from Luke Whitelock who has been ruled out due to a calf niggle.Highlanders: Ben Smith (captain), Matt Faddes, Rob Thompson, Teihorangi Walden, Tevita Li, Josh Ioane, Kayne Hammington, Elliot Dixon, James Lentjes, Shannon Frizell, Tom Franklin, Pari Pari Parkinson, Tyrel Lomax, Liam Coltman, Daniel Lienert-Brown. Reserves:Ash Dixon, Ayden Johnstone, Siate Tokolahi, Josh Dickson, Jackson Hemopo, Folau Fakatava, Bryn Gatland, Sio Tomkinson

Highladners veteran Marty Banks has been handed the keys to the attack this weekend, starting at No.10 in their match against the Blues.Banks will be making his first start with the club since returning from a stint abroad at the beginning of the year, with incumbent first five-eighth Josh Ioane moving to the bench.The 29-year-old was a key part of the Highlanders' 2015 Super Rugby championship victory and showed his class again in 2017 when he came off the bench to lead the Highlanders to a famous win against the British and Irish Lions.A cult hero among many New Zealand rugby fans, all three of Banks' appearances for the Highlanders have come from a reserve role this season.Banks will join a fairly settled Highlanders line up, with Ben Smith and Aaron Smith taking their regular places in the spine. Patelesio Tomkinson continues to hold down the No.13 jersey alongside Thomas Umaga-Jensen in the midfield.Young hooker Ray Niuia is in line for his first appearance for the club, should he be called upon to replace starting No.2 Liam Coltman in the later stages of the game, while All Blacks utility forward Jackson Hemopo provides cover at lock and flanker.Both the Highlanders and Blues come into the match fresh having not played last weekend.Highlanders: Ben Smith, Waisake Naholo, Patelesio Tomkinson, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Tevita Li, Marty Banks, Aaron Smith, Luke Whitelock, Dillon hunt, Shannon Frizell, Tom Franklin, Pari Pari Parkinson, Tyrel Lomax, Liam Coltman, Ayden Johnstone. Reserves: Ray Niuia, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Siate Tokolahi, Josh Dickson, Jackson Hemopo, Folau Fakatava, Josh Ioane, Richard Buckman. 

Concussion has impacted the Highlanders side to host the Crusaders in Dunedin on Saturday night.Midfielder Thomas Umaga-Jenson and lock Pari Pari Parkinson have both been ruled out following head knocks.They've been replaced by Tei Walden and Jack Whetton respectively.Shannon Frizzell is on the blindside for Jackson Hemopo, while Waisake Naholo returns on the right wing. Highlanders: 15 Ben Smith (cc), 14 Waisake Naholo, 13 Sio Tomkinson, 12 Teihorangi Walden, 11 Richard Buckman, 10 Josh Ioane, 9 Aaron Smith, 8 Luke Whitelock (cc), 7 James Lentjes, 6 Shannon Frizell, 5 Jack Whetton, 4 Josh Dickson, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Liam Coltman, 1 Ayden Johnstone.Reserves: 16 Ash Dixon, 17 Daniel Lienert-Brown, 18 Siate Tokolahi, 19 Tom Franklin, 20 Elliot Dixon, 21 Dillon Hunt, 22 Folau Fakatava, 23 Marty Banks.

Josh Dickson is a therapist who works with EMDR -- eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing -- therapy to help clients overcome past traumas. He says he has both experienced and witnessed its effects. Josh tells us the theories about why stimulating the brain helps it to file away old, painful memories and explains how he uses it in practice. After treatment, he says, many are able to say their trauma has gone.

A bheil sibh ag ionnsachadh Gàidhlig? A bheil sibh feumach air misneachd gus ur Gàidhlig a chleachdadh? Ma tha, 's ann dhuibhse a tha Beag air Bheag, sreath gu sònraichte do luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig. Treòraichaidh Iain Urchardan sibh tro chòmhraidhean agus tro aithrisean a bhios feumail dhuibh nur n-ionnsachadh. Beag air bheag, cuiridh sibh ri ur comasan ann a bhith a' bruidhinn Gàidhlig. Bidh Iain a' còmhradh ri neach-ionnsachaidh na seachdain, Josh Dickson, agus a' cluinntinn mu a roghainn-ciùil. Bidh an t-Ollamh Michel Byrne a' mìneachadh dà phuing gràmair agus bidh fiosrachadh mu chlasaichean Gàidhlig do luchd-ionnsachaidh air feadh Alba aig Siobhan NicAonghais. Presenter John Urquhart guides learners through the intricacies of Gaelic language, dialects, idioms and sayings. He chats to Josh Dickson about his Gaelic learning experience. Gaelic grammar help is on hand with Dr Michel Byrne of Glasgow University and BBC archive material is used to illustrate some of the complexities of the language.