The Practice of Gratitude
The practice of gratitude might seem a bit like new-age religion. But there are particular scientific benefits in the practice. Studies have shown that people
December 9, 2019
The practice of gratitude might seem a bit like new-age religion. But there are particular scientific benefits in the practice. Studies have shown that people
It is a typical Australian tradition – having a drink with friends. As the countdown to the holiday season commences, alcohol use often increases. There
Communication is one of the most important human behaviours – good communication practice helps us to make friends, build relationships, assert our needs, and navigate
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
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
This week I have been mindful of caregiver fatigue – firstly because I seem to have seen a string of people this week who are
Our minds are amazing, filling our days with up to 70,000 thoughts. Thoughts can be good or uncomfortable, or in the case of the majority
Persistent low mood, or the inability to improve mood over a period of time, is referred to as Depression. People who are depressed often lose
“I am anxiety. I am whispering to you, can you hear me? Should you be going out? Do you see those people looking? What must
Most people have heard of self-esteem; how we feel about ‘who we are’. It is more than being confident, as confidence can relate to specific
We’ve all been there – tossing and turning, not being able to get comfortable, checking the time, worrying about getting enough sleep for the next
Last week, on Thursday, was RUOK day, an initiative of Gavin Larkin which started in 2009. The purpose of RUOK day is to connect people,