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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Gerda MullerSep 1, 2023

We are increasingly exposed to the term ‘Autism’, but we do not often understand exactly what is encompassed by the words ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? The term Autism Spectrum Disorder is used to...

Dealing with Adult Bullies

Adam HashishApr 13, 2023

Dealing with Adult Bullying When we talk about bullying, we think of school yard scenarios involving children. It is important, however, to consider the impact bullying can have in the context of adult interactions. The outcomes...

How to Support a Loved One With Depression

Danica AdolfssonMar 27, 2023

HOW TO SUPPORT A LOVED ONE WITH DEPRESSION For loved ones, caring for someone with depression can be very difficult and emotionally taxing. It can be hard to know how to respond to low and frequently changing moods, and withdrawal...

OCD: Breaking the Myths

Danica AdolfssonFeb 7, 2023

OCD vs Anal Retentiveness Often when I hear people talk about OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) they are usually making reference to anal retentiveness, having to order things in specific ways or being overly clean. People will say “I...

Think before you act: How to teach your child self-control

Henriette DohntMay 12, 2023

Teaching Your Child Impulse & Self-Control Does your child ever blurt out inappropriate comments? When your child is dared, do they take the risk and act without thinking? Does your child ever overreact emotionally? These are a few...

Using Psychology to Manage Chronic Pain

Chelsea KnightJun 14, 2019

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Stress Management Techniques to Manage Chronic Pain Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) based Stress Management is best known for managing symptoms associated with mental health conditions like...

Managing Chronic Pain

Chelsea KnightJun 4, 2019

DID YOU KNOW THAT ONE IN FIVE AUSTRALIANS, INCLUDING ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN, LIVE WITH CHRONIC PAIN? This number is HUGE and actually increases to one in three of the older (over 65) age group. Those who experience chronic pain will...

What actually happens in your First Session with a Psychologist? Tips to Help you Prepare

Chelsea KnightApr 12, 2019

Tips For Your First Session with a Psychologist? Coming to a Psychology session for the first time can sometimes be daunting. Just booking the appointment can be hard, let alone attending and not knowing what to expect. Let us...

How to Support Someone Who Is Struggling

Chelsea KnightApr 11, 2019

How Can I Offer Support to Someone Who Is Struggling? In today's world, there is so much stress and pressure and unfortunately, mental illness or symptoms of mental illness are becoming all to common. We all have people who are important...

7 Secrets of Highly Happy Children

Gerda MullerMar 28, 2019

7 Secrets of Highly Happy Children When it comes to kids, people just don't think about happiness enough these days. They think about success. They think in comparisons. They think about milestones, graduations and shiny trophies....

Helping our children deal with scary events on the news

Gerda MullerMar 21, 2019

Helping our children deal with scary events on the news Our thoughts go out to those affected by the senseless tragedy that occurred last week in Christchurch, New Zealand. These situations can be shocking and frightening for adults, so...

More Powerful Together – International Women’s Day

Chelsea KnightMar 8, 2019

More Powerful Together - International Women's Day Today is March 8 2019 - International Women's Day, and this years campaign theme is #MorePowerfulTogether. International Women's Day strives to build a "gender balanced world", but...

Heart Week – 28 April – 4 May 2019

Gerda MullerMar 2, 2019

Did you know that each year, almost 10,000 Australians die of a heart attack? That’s one Australian life every 53 minutes. That’s why during Heart Week – 28 April – 4 May 2019 – the Heart Foundation will be urging all Australians to...

SAFER INTERNET DAY 2020

Gerda MullerFeb 27, 2019

The next Safer Internet Day is Tuesday 11th February 2020. The internet can be a powerful tool for learning but it’s also a place where your child could encounter dangerous material or people. With some practical internet safety...

How You Start Your Day Matters

Chelsea KnightFeb 22, 2019

How You Start Your Day Matters The other day I was rushing around like a mad thing, stressed, because we had woken up late and had to be at swimming lessons and there was just not enough time to get everything done. I was outside,...

Schizophrenia Awareness Week: 20 – 27 May 2019

Gerda MullerFeb 13, 2019

This week is Schizophrenia Awareness Week and an important opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges posed by this condition. What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is an illness, a medical condition. It affects the normal...

“I Feel Like I’m Going Round in Circles” – Tips to Get Unstuck

Chelsea KnightFeb 11, 2019

"I Feel Like I'm Going Round in Circles" - Tips to Get Unstuck We have all had those days where we feel stuck, where we don't like where we are, but we just don't know how to get un-stuck. In these times, the problem solving part...

Goals: When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Re-evaluate Their Goals)

Chelsea KnightJan 18, 2019

When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Stick it to their Goals) This time of year can be tough is a bit two pronged. There's the wonderful Christmas and New Year holiday period, time with family, AMAZING food, the summer heat and not...

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY – 8th March 2019

Samantha KingJan 11, 2019

Why celebrate International Women's Day (IWD)? #IWD is all about celebrating womens achievements, and standing up for greater equality between men and women. As a matter of formality, lets discuss why the world needs to recongnise...

How to set your goals for the New Year (and how to achieve them!)

Chelsea KnightJan 2, 2019

How to set your goals for the New Year (and how to make sure you achieve them!) It’s now the 3rd day of 2019. At this time of the year, you may be on your 3rdday forward to achieving your goals……OR if you are like thousands of...

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety: What is it?

Chelsea KnightNov 16, 2018

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety: What is it? What is perinatal anxiety and depression? Perinatal anxiety and depression is a serious and common illness. Up to one in five expecting or new mothers and one in ten expecting or...

5 Brain Friendly Habits to Increase Our Wellbeing and Change Habits

Chelsea KnightOct 22, 2018

5 Brain Friendly Habits to Increase Our Wellbeing and Change Habits There are days where we all wish we could function better, be more motivated, more productive, happier, more social. We would all love to get up for that morning run, eat...

Sleep Hygiene – What Is It and How do I Get It To Improve?

Andrew BellOct 11, 2018

Sleep Hygiene - What Is It and How do I Get It To Improve? YAWN! I’m hopeless until I have that first coffee… Maybe you just really like coffee…but then again, maybe your need for coffee is masking a sleep problem. And if you...

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