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Coping in the time of COVID-19
It goes without saying, we’re living in unprecedented times at the moment - as the reality of life during COVID-19 becomes apparent, we’re all facing huge pressures and struggling with overwhelm. Daily freedoms we took for granted - popping to a cafe for...
Did someone say study?
Did someone say study? Being motivated is essential to be a successful student; however, it is not always something that comes easily. Studying and completing assessments can be stressful and bring on strong and difficult feelings that make it harder to do. It is...
Emotional reactions to the bushfire crisis
Bushfires are occurring nationwide, and as we keep updated with the news, there seems to be no end in sight to them. The devastation to communities, with many people losing their homes, damage to buildings and infrastructure, loss of possessions, livestock,...
No rest for your Mental Health over the Christmas season
The next few weeks are, for many, the best time of the year. Full of sunshine, socialising, shopping, special occasions, and spending time with family and friends. We take holidays from our regular routines and fully submerge ourselves in the season. We pamper...
Just DO IT!
Just DO IT! So, you’re feeling overwhelmed? Well, who isn’t? Yep, we’re all feeling stressed, worried, trying to work, look after kids, (and it doesn’t matter if they are 19 and 21). They’re still your kids, aren’t they????? They still need advice, guidance and...
5 Reasons Why You’ve Got No Motivation
I often hear people say “I’m waiting for my motivation to come back” or “When I get my motivation back I’ll start……”, even “when I’m in the right mind frame”. Well I’m about to tell you that motivation isn’t coming and no matter who you are or what you do, everyone...
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 and spiritual reactions. No one theory captures the grieving experience of everyone and that is okay. But I...
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 it) is implicated in depression and weight gain. Experts advocate between 7 - 9 hours of sleep is optimum. Me - I need 8.5 hours of sleep per night...
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 to help distract people from pain? Today, technology is being blamed for increasing social isolation, lowering communication skills,...