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 30 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

A chilled weekend

I am sure we’ve all been reminded of issues, issues that have happened in the past that we thought we’d left behind. My life tends…
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Date 29 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

A Paul Coelho quote

Something inspirational: “If you’re brave to say 'goodbye' life will reward you with a new hello.” PAUL COELHO
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Date 28 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

Creamy salmon pasta

Creamy salmon pasta Ingredients: 150g smoked salmon 2 egg yolks ...
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Date 27 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

Changing negative self-talk

To change negative self-talk we must be aware of our inner-self talk and the words we speak to other people. We must always think on…
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Date 26 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

A Lisa Lutz quote

Something inspirational: “Our ability to adapt is amazing. Our ability to change isn't quite as spectacular.” LISA LUTZ
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Date 25 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

My unsettling life

I believe life is made up of pictures pertaining to memories of past experiences. If I were to look at my own pictures, it would…
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Date 24 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

Letting go of the guilt

If you’ve been instrumental in trying to help someone who has been through trauma, or it’s your own trauma, it’s easy to feel guilty that…
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Date 23 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

A Jon Kabat-Zinn quote

Something inspirational: "You can’t stop the waves but you can learn how to surf." JON KABAT-ZINN
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Date 22 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

Dealing with depression

I was shocked when I heard about Robin Williams’ death. I am sure we all were, but his case has shown me a very different…
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Date 21 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

Negativity & insecurity

Negativity mirrors insecurity. If we live with negativity, we will live with insecurity too. We tend to notch them both up like hot dinners. Although…
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Date 20 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

We don't listen

It sounds obvious I know, but listening skills always start with listening. We know we should, but do we listen, I mean really listen? I…
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Date 19 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle

The worst bullies

Something inspirational: “The worst bullies you will ever encounter in your life are your own thoughts.” BRYANT McGILL
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