Beating loneliness through meaningful connections It’s safe to assume most of us have felt lonely at times. A lot of the time this is short-lived, we manage to come out the other end without much help. Sometimes, though, loneliness can take over, cut us off, and convince us we have no one, and this…
DetailsMental Training to Run your Best! We have all heard of the benefits of fitness, especially running, for increases in mood and positive emotions. Did you know that you can train your brain to run at your best? It’s all about shutting down your inner critic, which has shown to be effective in other areas…
DetailsHow Can I Support Someone Who Is Struggling? This week is an important week for mental health awareness. Today, the 10th September is World Suicide Prevention Day, which is followed by R U OK Day? on the 12th September. Both days work towards remembering and being aware of those who have been impacted by suicide…
DetailsHow To Set Better Goals…and How To Achieve Them Goals are very important for us. They motivate us, push us forward and help us to feel motivated. They help us to get through the hard times and challenge us to move to the next level. Goal Setting is one of those things that people either love…
DetailsDon’t fear the monster under your child’s bed: Recognising and managing anxiety so it doesn’t affect your kid This 6-minute read will tell you about common fears in children, what anxiety is, why we have it, and when it becomes a problem. You will also learn what anxiety can look like in children, how…
DetailsBurnout and The Importance of Self-Compassion and Self-Care Burnout – It’s one of those things that sneaks up on you when your not looking. When you’ll have a break once you get past that next deadline or after that next report is finished, only that deadline or report is replaced with a new one…
DetailsWhat is Grief and What You Can Do To Manage It? Grief can be a horrible thing to go through. Experiencing grief means we have lost something that is dear to us, whether this be a person, a pet, our home, our job or our sense of self, the impact on us can be…
DetailsWhen Shyness Becomes Something Bigger – Social Phobia and How to Manage It Shyness or Social Phobia? Everyone can relate to the nervousness or embarrassment felt when we make a social faux pas like learning we have called someone by the wrong name or discovering toilet paper had been trailing from your shoe at…
DetailsWhat happens when you come to see a Psychologist? Coming to see a psychologist can be a daunting and emotional experience for any number of reasons. It can feel strange to feel as though you are expected to sit down and tell a complete stranger your innermost thoughts and fears. This may feel…
DetailsThink before you act: How to teach your child 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 common complaints parents express about their children in therapy. Parents often mention…
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