Coping with the stress of moving It’s no secret that moving house is one of the most stressful events in our lives. It’s right up there with losing a loved one, marriage breakdowns and facing unemployment. Here at Dr Olga Lavalle & Associates, we’re...
December is upon us, and if you’re feeling like you’ve hopped on a runaway train with failing brakes, you’re not alone. The ‘silly’ season is in full swing, and the lead-up to Christmas is known to be one of the most stressful times of the year. Presents to buy,...
Are you an employee or employer? Are your staff and colleagues aware of trauma and its impact on the workplace? We’re launching a new series of workshops giving people the skills they need to be able to respond to trauma in the workplace, to work in a...
Have you ever heard of neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity – or brain plasticity – refers to the ability of the brain to form new connections and pathways. It’s one of the most exciting concepts in psychology today – the idea that our brains...
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...
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, animals,...
