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 […]
Fixing the Fixer!
Recently, I have noticed many a confused and frustrated client who has tried to help a friend or loved one, only to be rebuffed. Fixing (or advice-giving, or offering suggestions) usually comes from a place of love; a well-meaning act of kindness. While this is done with the best of intentions, this type of help […]
How Therapy Works
Perhaps you are considering therapy. Or you have already been to therapy and are interested in the “behind the scenes” workings! Many years ago, Freud used to conduct therapy sessions by sitting behind his client, with paper and pen, carefully detailing his client’s dreams. We have moved on from this: Therapy is now more personalised […]
Self-care is so important – here are some tips!
What other ones can you think of?