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Am I anxious or stressed? by Lisa Wood Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at one time or another. The difference between them is that stress is a response to a threat in a situation. Anxiety is a feeling of worry, unease or concern which can occur in the absence of a threatening situation. It becomes a problem when it starts …
Our Psychological assessment for children and teens was featured in The Sun Herald, and you can now read the article online! Contact Us Our Psychological for children and teens was featured in The Sun Herald, and you can now read the article online! Our Psychological for children and teens was featured in The Sun Herald, and you can now read …
by Dr Ashlen San Letho I’ve always found the expression ‘falling off the wagon’ kind of upsetting. I mean, you’re rolling along all on track, putting in all that effort, doing all these right things, then suddenly you hit a speed bump – and a jerk and a wobble later you’ve ‘fallen off’. Is this wagon meant to stop for …
Would you like to learn how to communicate differently and fight fair? Around Valentine’s Day many singles and couples reflect on their relationship and wonder if it could be better. Most people would answer YES to wanting to improve their relationship and many would not know that there is an enormous body of research into …
“Every time we ask a question, we’re generating a possible version of a life.” – David Epston “The problem is the problem, the person is not the problem.” – Michael White and David Epston Narrative Therapy Recent movement in the neuropsychotherapy field examine the positive significance of engaging with peoples’ ‘narratives’ to benefit therapeutic outcomes. For example, Seigel & Bryson (2011) …
Why does our partnership make perfect sense? Longevity’s team of Accredited Exercise Physiologists prescribe bespoke exercise as medicine for both the treatment and prevention of disease particularly mental health, by working together for a collaborative approach to treating and managing mental health issues. As part of a treatment plan research shows us that exercise can make a positive difference to people …
Meet Janelle-The aim of mindfulness and Meditation is to be non-judgemental How were you introduced to meditation? Many years ago when I was working in a corporate job I met someone who was doing meditation classes and I signed up with the same teacher. I had been curious about learning to meditate but it wasn’t as popular back then, …
Eating your words-Language shapes thought. Over the week, try paying attention to the words you’re eating… try experimenting with introducing descriptive, realistic, less judgmental words in there, like ‘nourishing’ (if it is), ‘satisfying’, ‘filling’, ‘balanced’, ‘crunchy’, ‘crisp’, ‘fresh’, ‘creamy’, ‘tasty’, ‘enjoyable’, ‘salty’… and see how your relationship with food might start to change… It might sound small but starting small …
The Australian Psychological Society or APS have released a new video. It’s worth a look. For more information on the APS, and this campaign, visit their site: http://believeinchange.com/ Contact Us For more information on the APS, and this campaign, visit their site: For more information on the APS, and this campaign, visit their site: For more information on the APS, …
8th November 2016 2:15pm – by Dr Ashlen San Ng Ever chosen to stay home and watch Netflix over going to that party? Or called in sick rather than face a problem at work? Held your tongue and stewed inside instead of being assertive? I can’t see you right now but I can sense some knowing nods through …
