Back to School – Not Always Cool
SCHOOL REFUSAL School refusal is a term used to describe the phenomenon where a student is unable or unwilling to attend school. This can be due to various reasons, such as anxiety (or separation anxiety), depression, fear of bullying, or a traumatic event. School refusal can have a negative impact on a student’s academic performance […]
Mindful Moments
Life is so fast sometimes! Slowing things down and being mindful is great for our mental health. But we don’t often have a lot of time for meditation, deep breathing, etc. Here is a list of short mindful practices – great for creating some mind space throughout the day! 1) Sensory noticing First, look around […]
Pandemic Burnout?
The Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent restrictions and guidelines we are living with have changed our experience of our environment. We have had to adapt to new ways of living, with travel off the agenda for most, gatherings including weddings and funerals often limited with guests, and the wearing of masks and use of hand […]
Creating a Stress-Free Home
We all experience stressors in our lives and this is unavoidable. Family life, work, relationships, finances, can all be stressful, along with other aspects of living in the modern world. Most people can deal with stress without too many negative consequences. However, too much stress (i.e. being unable to cope with stress) can have negative […]
Building Resilience for Children
The World Health Organisation reported that half of all mental illnesses begin by the age of 14 years. Adolescence is a tumultuous time when many changes are often occurring in young people’s lives and stress due to identity, school, relationships, and family issues may be high. This can be further negatively impacted by the growing […]
Hope 2021 brings you all good health and happiness!
Communication Skills for Everyone
Communication is such an important part of our world. Relationships are often made or broken due to communication. And yet, I so often find that people get caught up in communication struggles – miscommunication or not communicating effectively. Communication is made up of the speaker’s message and the listener’s understanding. Here are some tips to […]
Motivate yourself!
Do you sometimes struggle with motivation? Let’s face it – lack of motivation strikes everybody at some point in their lives, whether that is work or study related, or even with daily life. Here are 27 tips to help you get motivated! I hope they are useful! Get started and let the motivation catch up. […]
GREAT NEWS!!
The 2020 Federal Budget has been handed down in Canberra this evening and I am thrilled to announce that the Federal Budget has outlined a plan to double the number of Medicare-funded psychology sessions available to Australians with a mental health care plan. The currently available 10 Medicare-funded psychology sessions will be doubled to 20 sessions. This […]
CRAZY Facts about the Brain!
Ever wondered about our amazing brain? Here are some fun facts to ponder! The adult brain weighs about 1.4 kg and is made up of about 60% fat. It has a high water content as well, meaning that dehydration can be detrimental (e.g. a hangover after drinking is generally due to dehydration). The brain will […]