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 15 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

Addressing emotional issues

In my late twenties, I was put on antidepressants for post-natal depression. In hindsight it wasn’t the best idea. We may become more reliant and…
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Date 14 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

Helping others

Something inspirational: "Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make…
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Date 13 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

My reflective thoughts

Seeing my father this afternoon put me in somewhat of a reflective mood. It has helped me understand him and his life a little more.…
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Date 12 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

My tomorrow

We all have to lose a parent, that’s a given but looking back at what I’ve had to deal with in the last 5 years,…
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Date 11 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

Focus on change

Something inspirational: "Focus only on what you can change, don't focus on what you can't control, think positive and the positives will come." S. REITER
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Date 10 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

Working on the soul

I believe we’re born with a loving, caring and happy soul, but negative experiences can affect the soul. Those experiences can also begin to make…
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Date 9 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

Emotional and Physical Health

The stronger we are emotionally, the better we should handle all that life throws at us. The stronger we are, the quicker we should bounce…
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Date 8 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

Finding inner calm

Working towards inner calm is something we need to continue to do daily, but it’s not something that may be afforded to us without us…
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Date 7 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

Act of compassion

Something inspirational: “The act of compassion begins with full attention, just as rapport does. You have to really see the person. If you see the…
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Date 6 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

Away from The CP Diary

Away from The CP Diary and my writing, I have my share of problems, some of which still continue. Growing up my life was far…
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Date 5 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

Release the past

Today’s affirmation: "I am at peace with my past. I choose to release the past now. I move forward by letting go of the past.…
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Date 4 February 2012
Author Ilana Estelle

Indecisive tendencies

I know one or two people who struggle with making decisions; but not being able to make any decision may impact our lives. It’s all…
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