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 17 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

The CP Diary: 14 Today

The CP Diary is 14 years old today. I wrote my first ever blog for the diary on the 17th of May 2010. Now, as…
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Date 16 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Comfortable in My Own Skin

Comfortable with who I amI have no need to pretend or put on a maskI embrace my flaws and imperfectionsBecause they make me unique and…
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Date 15 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Understanding Protein Quality

Understanding protein quality is crucial for maintaining overall health and supporting specific nutritional goals. Complete proteins are particularly valuable because they provide all essential amino…
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Date 14 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

A Hafez quote

Something inspirational: "It happens all the time in heaven,And some day It will begin to happenAgain on earth - That men and women who are…
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Date 13 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Secondary Trauma

Experiencing trauma that doesn't directly belong to you typically refers to secondary trauma, second hand trauma, or vicarious trauma. This occurs when an individual is…
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Date 12 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Working with Multiple Health Conditions

Since my twin died 16 months ago, I am facing a complex set of mental health challenges, including tinnitus and insomnia brought about through the…
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Date 11 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Grief's Varied Timetable

Grief is personal. It's a complex and highly subjective experience that doesn't follow a predictable, timetable, timeline or path. It's a unique and individual journey…
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Date 10 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by William Cowper

Something inspirational: “Grief is itself a medicine.” WILLIAM COWPER
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Date 9 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

The Role of Mental Health Books

Mental health should never be far away from our thoughts. Through Covid-19 life has changed for many individuals and mental health should play a part…
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Date 8 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Twin Loss: Emotions Run Deep

Since my twin's death, I have become a shadow of my former-self. Life is hard without her; I'm lonely. My writing helps, but in my…
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Date 7 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

Mental Health Advocacy Journey

Through my blog, I contribute to mental health; not just mine. I write articles about mental health, share my personal experiences, insights and tips for…
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Date 6 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle

A Juliette Gordon Low quote

Something inspirational: "Right is right, even if no one else does it." JULIETTE GORDON LOW
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