Grief and Loss – How You Can Help There can be an overwhelming sense of helplessness when faced with how to best help a bereaved person. They are suffering because they have lost someone so close to them – how do you even begin to make a difference? TEN WAYS TO HELP SUPPORT…
Grief and Loss The death of a loved one often brings people to seek help from psychologist. Here at The Psych Professionals, we offer specialised grief counselling. Below are the most commonly asked questions about grief as answered by the Australian Centre for Grief & Bereavement. How long will this go on? The…
What is Men’s Health and Why is it important? Men’s Health is about exploring the causes and factors behind what makes boys and men healthy, or not healthy, in Australian society. This Men’s Health Week, we want to ensure we are working towards engaging men in all services, including mental health services. We want to…
How do you have fun and keep your job after the work Christmas Party? It’s been a long year, and summer has finally arrived. The office Christmas party is a well-deserved chance to let your hair down and celebrate the wins of 2019 with your colleagues, right? Wrong. The office Christmas party, while still…
Planning tips for Christmas Christmas is a special time of the year for most of us. It’s especially a time for family gatherings and while it may be wonderful to get together and mark the passing of another year there can be many stresses about. Christmas is also a time for remembering and while…
“So you’ve been referred to see a psychologist but you just can’t seem to get yourself to make and also attend that very first appointment.” What is the first session with a psychologist like? “My name is Gerda Muller and I’m a Clinical Psychologist with The Psych Professionals. Many people actually find it really hard…
12 Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep Falling asleep may seem like an impossible dream when you’re awake at 3am, but good sleep is more under your control than you might think. Following healthy sleep habits can make the difference between restlessness and restful slumber. Researchers have identified a variety of practices and habits…
5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8 AM Rise and shine! Morning time just became your new best friend. Love it or hate it, utilising the morning hours before work may be the key to a successful and healthy lifestyle. That’s right, early rising is a common trait found in many CEOs and…
The Influence of Male Body Image in Media What is body image? Body image is how you perceive, think and feel about your body. Poor body image, and the role of the media in particular, has received a lot of press. And there is a widespread awareness of how it can contribute to eating…
7 Secrets of Highly Happy Children When it comes to kids, people just don’t think about happiness enough these days. They think about success. They think in comparisons. They think about milestones, graduations and shiny trophies. What we need to think more about is what a child needs from a parent to be happy.…