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Helping your Child Prepare for School or Kindergarten

Olga MoisucOct 12, 2023

How to help your child prepare for their first day of school? Your child's first day of school or kindergarten is always a moment for pause. Suddenly your toddler is no longer and your 4 or 5 year old is heading out to start school. While...

How to Cope With Special Occasions for the First Time Without a Loved One

Gerda MullerOct 10, 2023

Dealing With "1st's" After The Loss Of A Loved One It can be extremely difficult to survive through special occasions without a loved one, particularly if it is your first time without them. Whether it be your first Easter without your...

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Gerda MullerSep 1, 2023

We are increasingly exposed to the term ‘Autism’, but we do not often understand exactly what is encompassed by the words ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? The term Autism Spectrum Disorder is used to...

Sensory Processing Difficulties – When is it a problem?

Gerda MullerAug 8, 2023

What is Sensory Processing? Sensory processing is the ability to receive, arrange, interpret and respond to information we encounter through our senses. Did you know we have 7 senses? 1. Auditory - the things we hear 2. Visual - the...

10 Benefits of Telehealth Psychology Services

Psych ProfessionalsJul 11, 2023

Benefits of Psychology Telehealth Services Many of us are familiar with accessing services through telehealth (either phone or video), thanks to COVID. But did you know that Telehealth is not only still alive and well, but now booming?...

Psychology: The Forgotten Side of Cancer Care

Psych ProfessionalsJun 11, 2023

What Goes Through the Mind of Someone With Cancer Statistics show that 2 in 5 people in Australia will be diagnosed with cancer, which equals a whopping 43%. When a patient walks into any medical space with a cancer diagnosis, we can fail...

Think before you act: How to teach your child self-control

Henriette DohntMay 12, 2023

Teaching Your Child Impulse & Self-Control Does your child ever blurt out inappropriate comments? When your child is dared, do they take the risk and act without thinking? Does your child ever overreact emotionally? These are a few...

Dealing with Adult Bullies

Adam HashishApr 13, 2023

Dealing with Adult Bullying When we talk about bullying, we think of school yard scenarios involving children. It is important, however, to consider the impact bullying can have in the context of adult interactions. The outcomes...

How to Support a Loved One With Depression

Danica AdolfssonMar 27, 2023

HOW TO SUPPORT A LOVED ONE WITH DEPRESSION For loved ones, caring for someone with depression can be very difficult and emotionally taxing. It can be hard to know how to respond to low and frequently changing moods, and withdrawal...

OCD: Breaking the Myths

Danica AdolfssonFeb 7, 2023

OCD vs Anal Retentiveness Often when I hear people talk about OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) they are usually making reference to anal retentiveness, having to order things in specific ways or being overly clean. People will say “I...

Back to school? What to pack in the school lunch box

Stacey BeechJan 30, 2023

School Lunches for a Healthy Mind The holidays are over and its time to head back to school. This can be an exciting time for many children as they look forward to seeing their friends again and sharing all their holiday tales....

How to Re-establish a School Routine After the Holidays

Andrew BellDec 24, 2022

Is Routine Important For Kids So: the holidays are nearly over and your normal routine is out the window. How do you get the kids back into their routine? Is it even important? Routine is important to kids and is defined as an established...

Benefits of Lego Club Therapy

Psych ProfessionalsNov 12, 2022

Benefits of Lego Club Therapy Lego Therapy is a play-based therapy method that uses Lego bricks and other similar construction toys to help children with autism and other special needs develop social and communication skills. The therapy...

How to Manage First Day Separation Anxiety

Danielle BarghOct 18, 2022

Managing Separation Anxiety The first day of school is an important milestone for both children and parents and is often met with excitement and delight. It’s also natural for children (and parents) to feel anxious about saying goodbye,...

Getting Ready for High School

Karmen RussellSep 6, 2022

Managing The Transition from Primary to High School Transitioning from primary to high school is often an exciting and nerve wracking time for children and parents alike. High school is often a different social, academic and behavioural...

Your Questions on Grief answered – Part 2

Gerda MullerAug 24, 2022

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...

Your Questions on Grief answered – Part 1

Gerda MullerJul 16, 2022

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...

Social Isolation Due to Physical Distancing

Behice KaraJun 3, 2022

Are You Still Physically Distancing and Therefore Socially Isolating Socialising has and always will be an imperative and innate part of the human experience. We literally need to socialise to survive. There has been a global...

How To Help a Victim of Domestic and Family Violence

Chelsea KnightMay 29, 2022

Helping a Victim of Domestic and Family Violence Statistics show that women seeking support for partner violence are most likely to ask family or friends for support. With that being the case, it can be very confronting and...

Safety For Victims of Family and Domestic Violence

Chelsea KnightApr 25, 2022

Staying Safe As A Victim of Family or Domestic Violence If you are planning on leaving a situation where domestic and family violence is occurring, it is important to consider your safety. A safety plan can help you identify...

What is Domestic and Family Violence?

Chelsea KnightMar 22, 2022

What is Domestic and Family Violence? Domestic and Family Violence is not just violence in it’s physical form (hitting and punching). Domestic family violence can be described by the pattern of actions that an individual uses to...

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Telehealth Session

Chelsea KnightFeb 1, 2022

Telehealth Session Tips for a Great Session With increased limits placed on interactions and social distancing measures being strictly enforced, telehealth services have become imperative. During periods of uncertainty,...

The Effectiveness of Video and Phone Therapy

Behice KaraJan 20, 2022

The Effectiveness of Video and Phone Therapy Web based therapies, such as video calls, phone calls, and chats have become more and more common. Thanks to the Internet, you can access many types of therapy from the comfort of your...

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