How to use the Zones of Regulation at Home The Zones of Regulation provides an easy way to think and talk about how we feel on the inside and sorts emotions into four coloured Zones, all of which are expected in life. The Zones of Regulation can be effectively used at home to help children and…
Read MoreSupporting Autism with Compassion and Understanding Navigating autism as a family member, caregiver, or educator can be both meaningful and challenging. Here are some thoughtful, practical ways to support autistic children — and yourselves — with kindness, flexibility, and empathy. 💛 For Families: Everyday Considerations When Supporting an Autistic Child 💬 Be compassionate—to your…
Read MoreThe Cost of Fitting In: Understanding Neurodivergent Masking in Women Many women spend years of their lives feeling misunderstood or just plain exhausted by the effort of keeping up with what everyone else seems to do so easily. These women often come into therapy feeling anxious, depressed, or simply “too sensitive.” While those struggles are…
Read MoreWhat to Expect in Your 1st Session with a Psychologist By Tom Grainger Given the prevalence of mental health issues in the current climate, more people than ever are accessing support from mental health professionals…and it is fantastic to see that people are taking the initiative to access this kind of support to help improve…
Read MoreWhat to Expect During Your WISC-V or WAIS-IV Assessment If you or your child are scheduled for a WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition) or WAIS-IV (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition) assessment, you might be wondering what to expect. These assessments are commonly used by psychologists to measure cognitive abilities, such as…
Read MoreExploring Mental Wellness with Sam Osmond: A Counsellor’s Approach Meet Your New Counsellor: My Approach to Mental Wellness I’m Sam Osmond, a Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist here at CQ Psych Services. My approach to counselling is centred on an empowering idea: shifting our perspective from seeking help only when we’re feeling overwhelmed, to actively engaging…
Read MoreThe Power of Deep Breathing: A Simple Tool for Calming the Nervous System One of the most commonly used techniques for managing stress and anxiety is diaphragmatic breathing – often referred to as Belly Breathing. While it sounds simple enough, this breathing technique has a profound impact on the nervous system, helping to shift us…
Read MoreHow to Set and Achieve Goals Whether they’re big or small, short-term or long-term, goals are a hugely important part of the human experience. Without any kind of goal to work towards, people can often find themselves in a rut where they are aimlessly drifting through life with no sense of direction or control. On…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Provisional Psychologist in Private Practice Working in a private practice, I get to complete a range of interesting, challenging and unique tasks in my role as a provisional psychologist. Some of these include: Administering and scoring psychometric assessments Researching and evaluating various diagnoses Liasing with third parties, such…
Read MoreBack to School Whether it is your child’s first time or they are returning for another year, going to school can be an anxious time for both the child and their parents. The first weeks can set the stage for the rest of the child’s academic experience. As a parent we can do a lot…
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