Ilana Estelle

Position:

Author & Writer

Awards / Certifications:

  • Dip. Counselling (OCODL)
  • Dip. Diet and Nutrition (Distinction) (OCODL)
  • Dip. Nutritional Therapy (Distinction) (OCODL)
  • S.N.H.S. Dip. (Stress Management)
  • S.N.H.S. Dip. (Psychotherapy & Counselling)

About the author:

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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Blogs by Ilana Estelle

Date 20 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

My Forthcoming Book

I am delighted to let you all know that my forthcoming book, Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' is due to be released on the 2nd January,…
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Date 19 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

An Adrienne Rich quote

Something inspirational: “Responsibility to yourself means refusing to let others do your thinking, talking, and naming for you; it means learning to respect and use…
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Date 18 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

The Importance of Talking

As a child, I was desperate to talk about my disability. Growing up and struggling through school, I wanted to know why I mentally and…
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Date 17 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Overcoming Loneliness

Something usually triggers a memory of us feeling alone, it’s not always because we are alone, or we're feeling isolated. But overcoming the memory that…
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Date 16 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Exercise and Positivity

Exercise isn’t just about keeping us fit physically it is also associated with being proactive and us staying mentally positive. Keeping Fit Equals Staying Positive…
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Date 15 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

A David Richo quote

Something inspirational: "Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us." DAVID RICHO
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Date 14 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Nutrition for Improving Health

Good nutrition is one of the keys to a healthy life. You can improve your health by keeping a balanced diet which means that you…
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Date 13 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Selflessness

Being selfless means being focused on the needs of others, rather than your own needs. It is one of the most endearing qualities you will…
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Date 12 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

My Feelings as a Child

"It's another personal blog because this was on my mind. My parents never talked emotionally about things, which meant I missed out on the opportunity…
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Date 11 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

An Ayn Rand quote

Something inspirational: “I started my life with a single absolute: that the world was mine to shape in the image of my highest values and…
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Date 10 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Finally Proving Myself

Having finished my first book Cerebral Palsy: 'A Story' my thoughts turn to publication day, and I now have a new thinking. I never thought…
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Date 9 November 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

On the Back Burner

There’s a project you’ve put on the back burner, there’s a phone call you need to make and you’re still putting it off. That said,…
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