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 26 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Potato and Lentil Curry

Potato and Lentil Curry Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon tomato…
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Date 25 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Bipolar

'Bipolar Day' falls on the 25th March and brings about awareness. Bipolar is different to Depression. About 1 in every 100 adults have Bipolar Disorder…
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Date 24 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Embracing humanity

Something inspirational: “One of the most spiritual things you can do is embrace your humanity. Connect with those around you today. Say, ‘I love you,’…
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Date 23 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Ignoring Issues

I could have ignored not knowing what was wrong with me, later learning it was a disability. I could have told myself ignorance is bliss,…
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Date 22 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Repressed Emotions

When I think about my experiences, they still feel raw. For those who have read my story, they will know that my experiences around a…
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Date 21 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Opening Up

'National Conversation Week' takes place this year from the 18th to the 24th March. It aims to encourage more of us to engage in conversations,…
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Date 20 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

A Rohit Anand quote

Something inspirational: "People who are awakened to delusive outer world are asleep to the Inner spiritual world." ROHIT ANAND
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Date 19 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Wilful Neglect

The definition of ‘wilful’ is intentional, and reflects a ‘couldn’t care less attitude’. When parents do something that is wilful, they consciously make a decision.…
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Date 18 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Tai Chi Exercise

We know that Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that combines movement and relaxation, which is good for both the body and mind. Tai…
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Date 17 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Siblings and Disability

Although there is no set rule of how siblings should be raised around a brother or sister with a disability, it is important parents encourage…
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Date 16 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

Correcting the mind

Something inspirational: "If you correct your mind the rest will fall into place." LAO TZU
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Date 15 March 2019
Author Ilana Estelle

When Children are Ignored

I grew up in an era where children whatever squabbles or grievances they had, they were told 'you're as bad as each other.' There was…
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