How People with ADHD Learn Differently
Integrating Movement, Rest and Mindfulness for Emotional Balance
A Play Based Approach
How to Stay Connected as a Couple Through the Christmas Season
Have You Ever Wondered What the Difference Is Between Counselling and Psychotherapy
Learning How To Say “No”- Assertive Micro-skilling
Meeting Yourself Where You Are – Understanding the Stages of Change
The INS & OUTS of Self-Esteem
How to use the Zones of Regulation at Home
Supporting Autism with Compassion and Understanding
The Cost of Fitting In: Understanding Neurodivergent Masking in Women
What to Expect in Your 1st Session with a Psychologist… by Tom Grainger
What to Expect During Your WISC-V or WAIS-IV Assessment
Exploring Mental Wellness with Sam Osmond
The Power of Deep Breathing: A Simple Tool for Calming the Nervous System
How to Set and Achieve Goals
A Day in the Life of a Provisional Psychologist in Private Practice
Back to School
Tips from a Psych: Starting the School Year (as a Parent)
Maintaining Normality for Children During the Holiday Season: A Guide to Supporting Their Mental Health
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Signs That It’s Time For A Digital Detox
Signs Thats It’s Time For A Digital Detox It seems that our waking hours tend to be increasingly technology orientated. For many, they are increasingly tethered to one device or another. Many of us can often be found sifting through emails, Googling to research for work, school assignments or for personal interest, playing games, or
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Academic Stress
Academic stress As Year 12 students prepare for their final exams, many parents worry about the impact high level stress has on their child’s mental health. The final year of high school can be extremely stressful and an alarm number of students experience increased psychological distress. This year in particular, students are feeling pressure to
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COVID-19 Survival Tips
COVID-19 Survival Tips For many of us, our daily routine has changed a lot since the presence of COVID-19. Some of us can continue to work (both a blessing and a stressor), while others have become unemployed. Whatever your current situation, the mandated social distancing requirements have changed our usual day to day activities. Many
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Technology Assisted Counselling at CQ Psych Services
Technology Assisted Counselling at CQ Psych Services We’re all in this together now! While we are all preparing for the impact of COVID-19 and people are taking important precautions such as social distancing and self-isolation, CQ Psych Services is continuing to support our community by temporarily adding Technology Assisted Counselling (TAC) sessions to our available
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What is Technology Assisted Counselling
What is Technology Assisted Counselling? A Technology Assisted Counselling (TAC) appointment is just like any other appointment you have with your treating psychologist or allied health worker. The only difference is it is not face to face in the usual sense. What you should know For a long time, the use of technology has made
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Support Through the Journey of Adolescence
The adolescent years are often like being in a funhouse of mirrors – easy to get lost and not always reflecting an accurate self-image. Supporting young people in navigating these times can be draining and confusing for a parent. A confident and resilient adolescent is more likely to make positive social connections, avoid negative peer
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