Alcohol: Friend or Foe?
It is a typical Australian tradition – having a drink with friends. As the countdown to the holiday season commences, alcohol use often increases. There is nothing wrong with enjoying alcohol in moderation, but for some people, alcohol use becomes alcohol abuse. People drink for many reasons; to celebrate, to relax, to be social, or […]
Let’s Talk Communication
Communication is one of the most important human behaviours – good communication practice helps us to make friends, build relationships, assert our needs, and navigate conflict, along with many other functions. Communication is made up of at least two parties – the communicator and the receiver. In today’s world particularly, with the increase in social […]
Spotlight on our newest team member!
Bridgette Stevenson is a registered Psychologist who has extensive experience working with a range of mental health issues across the lifespan, though particularly eating disorders. She practices evidence based and appropriate psychological interventions and considers the unique circumstances of each client. Bridgette has experience working within both the public and private sector including inpatient and community […]
Workplace Bullying – Enough is Enough!
More and more, I hear of workplace bullying and see the effects on the victim. This week, the ABC published an article on workplace bullying (see link below) and therefore it seemed timely to discuss this issue. Statistics are difficult to calculate given that many people have limited reporting options and perhaps continue to put […]