Stress vs Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference

Stress and anxiety share many of the same physical and psychology symptoms, making it difficult to spot the differences between them. Getting a proper diagnosis is key to receiving the right management and treatment. With the right help, you can learn how to reduce the impact of stress and manage...
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Resilience

Resilience

Resilience Good parenting means letting your children fail oftenWhile it’s perfectly natural for parents to want to protect their children and keep them safe, it’s often the case that parents take this need to protect too far. Often, kids are not permitted to explore and navigate their world without close...
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Negative Thinking

Most of us spend a lot of time inside our own mind. We worry about our present, the future, and replay events from the past – often in the form of ‘what if’ statements. This negative focus can result in a generally pessimistic view of life and prevent us from...
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How Do You Sleep?

How Do You Sleep?

Sleep is a vital part of our health and wellbeing, and yet we rarely take any notice of our sleep patterns until an issue occurs. The time we spend sleeping is restorative for both the body and mind. The Centre for Clinical Interventions promotes sleep as “important for general physical...
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Create your own Happiness

Create your own Happiness

Depression, Anxiety and Stress. Few of us avoid the impact of this trio in our modern day lives. Unfortunately, they all have us viewing life through a negative lens and predicting the worst. We filter our environment looking for evidence that supports our negative predictions and ignore or brush off...
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Parenting Teens

Parenting Teens

Having a teenager in the family leads to many challengers. As a parent we need to adjust our perceptions to recognise the emerging adult while managing the behaviours which are not always as mature as we would like. Understanding the development of the adolescent brain can be very helpful in...
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Self Care and Parenting

We’ve all heard the catch phrase “work, life balance” but we need to think of this with a third prong - SELF. As parents we often must prioritise the multiple commitments and responsibilities that occur in day-to-day life. Unfortunately, many parents place their own needs low in the list or...
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Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

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Overcoming Childhood Trauma

Overcoming Childhood Trauma

This week Suzie has flown down to the week long ‘International Childhood Trauma Conference’ in Melbourne, which focuses on the therapeutic interventions that work in the face of relational and complex trauma. The experience of childhood trauma is likely to follow you into adulthood. Whether you witnessed violence or were...
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The Therapeutic Alliance

The Therapeutic Alliance

It is essential to find the right psychologist for you. The best predictor of a good therapy outcome is a strong therapeutic alliance. The therapeutic alliance refers to the relationship between the psychologist and client. It is your psychologists role to create a safe space where therapy can take place...
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  • How People with ADHD Learn Differently

    How People with ADHD Learn Differently

    How People with ADHD Learn Differently It has often been said that having a neurodiverse brain (e.g., a brain with ADHD, Autism etc) is NOT a deficit, but rather a simple difference in brain chemistry…and that’s 100% correct. However, while this knowledge has become more widely understood and accepted in society, many people still don’t

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  • Integrating Movement, Rest and Mindfulness for Emotional Balance

    Integrating Movement, Rest and Mindfulness for Emotional Balance

    Integrating Movement, Rest and Mindfulness for Emotional Balance We live in a fast-paced world, moving from one task to another with a focus on constant productivity. You may find yourself thinking “when things calm down, I’ll take a break” but that time is does not come. Balance isn’t something that appears when life gets easier;

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  • A Play Based Approach

    A Play Based Approach

    A Play Based Approach Play isn’t just fun and games—it’s a powerful therapeutic tool that helps children express themselves, process emotions, practice skills, address challenges and develop essential life skills. As a Capacity Building Clinician, I regularly utilise use toys, games, craft and other activities to create a safe and structured environment for my client.

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  • How to Stay Connected as a Couple Through the Christmas Season

    How to Stay Connected as a Couple Through the Christmas Season

    How to Stay Connected as a Couple Through the Christmas Season In many seasons, relationships need work. Active movement towards each other or drifting apart can start to happen. Statistically, the end-of-year period is more challenging for couples than other times in the year, with Christmas expectations, family commitments, and work pressures. What does your

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  • Have You Ever Wondered What the Difference Is Between Counselling and Psychotherapy

    Have You Ever Wondered What the Difference Is Between Counselling and Psychotherapy

    Have You Ever Wondered What the Difference Is Between Counselling and Psychotherapy? You’ve probably come across the words counselling and psychotherapy—but what’s the difference? Are they the same thing with different names? And how do you know which one is right for you? These are really common questions, and it makes sense to feel unsure.

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  • Learning How To Say “No”- Assertive Micro-skilling

    Learning How To Say “No”- Assertive Micro-skilling

    Learning How to Say “No” – Assertive Micro-Skilling Learning how to say “no” can be one of the most empowering skills you can develop, yet it often feels challenging for many people. Whether it’s the fear of disappointing others or the pressure to please, setting boundaries can be difficult, but it’s essential for maintaining your

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