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Your Grief is YOUR GRIEF
Everybody will experience grief at one stage in their lives, as it’s a natural response to loss, and includes emotional, cognitive, physical, behavioural...
Sleep…if only I could!
Sleep is such a vital part of staying mentally and physically healthy, but how do you get it? Sleep (or not enough of...
Technology as Therapy
Did you know technology can be used in therapy to help people deal with fears? Or help with meditation or relaxation? Or even...
5 Tips to Cope with Grief on Valentine’s Day
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Is looking after your Mental Health a New Year’s Resolution?
So, did you make a New Year’s Resolution? If you have, I bet your bottom dollar that it was either to exercise more, lose...
Is Christmas starting to stress you out?
Okay….. so, Christmas is around the corner. Yes, you may think you have a few weeks left but before you know it, the day will arrive,...
Shhhh…………I’ve Got a Secret
Well, you’ve probably been wondering where I’ve been? I haven’t written a blog since August. In all honesty, I’ve meant to, but okay I admit I’m...
Is ‘No’ a Dirty Word?
When was the last time you said "No" to someone, whether it’s your friend, your boss, or a family member?.... Can you remember?.... Well if you're...
Looking for happiness? Your 5 Step Guide is Here
As I sit in my office, I hear many people say, “I just want to be happy”, “Why do things always go wrong for me?”, “Everybody...
Sometimes we forget what’s right in front of us. When was the last time you and your teen just hung out? Find out what they like doing and go do that with them this weekend. #psychology #mentalhealth #privatepractice #drolgalavalle #wollongong #womeninbusiness #ilovewollongong #smallbusiness #illawarra #psychologist #humansciences #childpsychology #familytherapy #psychologicalassessments #health #selfcare #medical #medicine #forensicpsychology #forensic #knowledgeispower #adolescentmentalhealth #empoweringpeople #professionaldevelopment #therapy #familytherapy #couplestherapy #strongfamilies
When your teenager makes you laugh so hard you snort! #psychology #mentalhealth #privatepractice #drolgalavalle #wollongong #womeninbusiness #ilovewollongong #smallbusiness #illawarra #psychologist #humansciences #childpsychology #familytherapy #psychologicalassessments #health #selfcare #medical #medicine #forensicpsychology #forensic #knowledgeispower #adolescentmentalhealth #empoweringpeople #professionaldevelopment #therapy #familytherapy #couplestherapy #strongfamilies
When things get too much, sometimes all our teenagers need from us is to sit beside them, listen and help them regulate their emotions. #psychology #mentalhealth #privatepractice #drolgalavalle #wollongong #womeninbusiness #ilovewollongong #smallbusiness #illawarra #psychologist #humansciences #childpsychology #familytherapy #psychologicalassessments #health #selfcare #medical #medicine #forensicpsychology #forensic #knowledgeispower #adolescentmentalhealth #empoweringpeople #professionaldevelopment #therapy #familytherapy #couplestherapy #strongfamilies
Talking with teenagers can be hard. One of the best things we can do is give them appropriate language to talk to us. Does your teenager know how to tell you what they are feeling? #psychology #mentalhealth #privatepractice #drolgalavalle #wollongong #womeninbusiness #ilovewollongong #smallbusiness #illawarra #psychologist #humansciences #childpsychology #familytherapy #psychologicalassessments #health #selfcare #medical #medicine #forensicpsychology #forensic #knowledgeispower #adolescentmentalhealth #empoweringpeople #professionaldevelopment #therapy #familytherapy #couplestherapy #strongfamilies
It doesn't have to be the awkward "talk" of the past. Teaching Teenagers about sexuality empowers them to make healthy decisions for themselves about love, sex and relationships. #psychology #mentalhealth #privatepractice #drolgalavalle #wollongong #womeninbusiness #ilovewollongong #smallbusiness #illawarra #psychologist #humansciences #childpsychology #familytherapy #psychologicalassessments #health #selfcare #medical #medicine #forensicpsychology #forensic #knowledgeispower #adolescentmentalhealth #empoweringpeople #professionaldevelopment #therapy #familytherapy #couplestherapy #strongfamilies
A few weeks ago we shared photos of Dr Olga Lavalle being interviewed for a podcast. Well it’s finally here, as Olga talks about grief and loss and being a psychologist. www.secretkeepercounselling.com.au/post/secrets-we-share-s1e6-olga
Dr Olga Lavalle and Shanna White attended the IWIB networking lunch yesterday. It’s Always lovely to meet up with other business women in the Illawarra
Teenagers will naturally compare themselves to others. Help your teenager to put their comparisons into perspective to reduce stress and anxiety. #psychology #mentalhealth #privatepractice #drolgalavalle #wollongong #womeninbusiness #ilovewollongong #smallbusiness #illawarra #psychologist #humansciences #childpsychology #familytherapy #psychologicalassessments #health #selfcare #medical #medicine #forensicpsychology #forensic #knowledgeispower #adolescentmentalhealth #empoweringpeople #professionaldevelopment #therapy #familytherapy #couplestherapy #strongfamilies
Never in our lives is the influence of our peers stronger than as a teenager. Supporting your teenager to navigate through difficult social situations builds trusting healthy relationships. #psychology #mentalhealth #privatepractice #drolgalavalle #wollongong #womeninbusiness #ilovewollongong #smallbusiness #illawarra #psychologist #humansciences #childpsychology #familytherapy #psychologicalassessments #health #selfcare #medical #medicine #forensicpsychology #forensic #knowledgeispower #adolescentmentalhealth #empoweringpeople #professionaldevelopment #therapy #familytherapy #couplestherapy #strongfamilies
Fighting with your teenager is not unusual. But do you fight fair? If you don't, how will they learn to? #psychology #mentalhealth #privatepractice #drolgalavalle #wollongong #womeninbusiness #ilovewollongong #smallbusiness #illawarra #psychologist #humansciences #childpsychology #familytherapy #psychologicalassessments #health #selfcare #medical #medicine #forensicpsychology #forensic #knowledgeispower #adolescentmentalhealth #empoweringpeople #professionaldevelopment #therapy #familytherapy #couplestherapy #strongfamilies
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