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Supporting Someone Through Tough Times: A Guide to Meaningful Conversations
Have you ever noticed a friend, family member, or colleague going through a rough patch? Perhaps they've been acting differently or confided in you that they're not feeling their best. It's important to remember that mental health challenges are incredibly common,...
Mental Health Assessment for Cosmetic Surgery: What You Need to Know!
It's essential to have good physical and psychological health before cosmetic surgery. Screening for relevant mental health conditions is now a professional requirement for Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in Australia. Being psychologically healthy...
Hot potato, hot potato! The Dance of Psychological Projection!
Emotions and thoughts can be hard to hold onto, and as humans, we often use various tools and defence mechanisms to reduce their intensity. Sometimes, our tools and defences are healthy and help us to manage. Sometimes, they are less helpful! Imagine holding a hot...
Be the emotional coach that your child needs
Parents and caregivers are the most important people in their child’s life no matter what age they are.. Psychologists spend a very short time compared to how much time you spend with your child. As adults, sometimes children and teenagers can seem upset about the...
What happens at my first therapy session?
So you've finally decided to take the plunge and try therapy? Congratulations! That’s a significant first step to caring for yourself and your future. Speaking of first steps, it’s worthwhile understanding what happens in your first session. The first session is a...
What is CBT and how can it help me?
Have you ever felt like your thoughts are playing a game of tug-of-war with your emotions? Well, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that can help you win that game of tug-of-war! In essence, CBT is all about recognising and changing unhelpful...
How to help my teenager in therapy – info and tips for parents and caregivers
It can be challenging to understand your role as the parent or caregiver of a young person attending therapy. Here are some things that you might like to know. We value your insights about your young person and their world. We want to know about their...
What is Mindfulness REALLY? (Don’t Get it Wrong!)
Sit down with your legs crossed… Take some big deep breaths and let them out slowly… Focus on your breath… Close your eyes…. Clear your mind… Empty your thoughts… Focus entirely on your breath… Sound familiar? This is a very very common misconception of what...
How can I help my anxiety?
Anxiety. Everyone experiences it. Whether it is anxiety about going to a party, submitting an assignment or a fear of flying, we all know those uncomfortable feelings, thoughts and body sensations. However, Anxiety is a natural part of being human. Anxiety can be...