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Executive Functioning

Olga MoisucMar 1, 2024

What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning is a set of mental processes that allow us to link a set of skills developed through past experiences with present action. Basically, it is the Chief Management role of the brain and...

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...

5 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season and letting go of your Perfectionism

Gerda MullerNov 2, 2023

If yes, then read on to discover… Do You Want Less Stress this Holiday Season? If you’re a perfectionist, chances are the impending aroma of a home-cooked chook and the sound of jingle bells makes you a little bit nervous. Whether it’s...

National Psychology Week – November 2019

Danica AdolfssonNov 8, 2019

Psychology Week 2019 10 November to 16 November 2019 The National Psychology Week campaign was developed by the Australian Psychological Society over a decade ago with the main aim being to build public awareness of how Psychology...

Queensland Mental Health Week

Behice KaraOct 11, 2019

Queensland Mental Health Week - Take Time for Mental Health We all need reminders about how to keep mentally healthy – am I right? Well lucky for us, Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) is an annual event that is organised to shed...

5 Reasons to Smile More

Chelsea KnightOct 4, 2019

See our 5 Reasons to Smile More The man who created the iconic yellow first smiley face in 1963 started World Smile Day, held on the first Friday of October each year. He stated he became concerned about the over-commercialization...

Tips to Help Struggling Students with Self-Esteem

Behice KaraSep 27, 2019

Instilling Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem in Struggling Students School can be really tough on students’ self-image, and they are quick to label themselves as someone who is “bad at math” or a “D student”. As a high school...

Understanding Self Harm in Young People

Davina DonovanSep 20, 2019

Self harm! The term itself often evokes panic, fear, sadness, anger and anxiety in the parents of young people who engage in this behaviour. But, what is self harm and why do young people do it? Is it on the rise? Will they grow out of...

Ever wondered what happens during that first session with a Psychologist?

Gerda MullerSep 13, 2019

"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." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y13lA_qMk7M What is the first session with a psychologist like?...

12 Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep

Gerda MullerSep 6, 2019

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...

5 Things Super Successful People Do Before 8 AM

Gerda MullerJul 12, 2019

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...

The Influence of Male Body Image In Media

Gerda MullerJun 21, 2019

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...

Using Psychology to Manage Chronic Pain

Chelsea KnightJun 14, 2019

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Stress Management Techniques to Manage Chronic Pain Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) based Stress Management is best known for managing symptoms associated with mental health conditions like...

Managing Chronic Pain

Chelsea KnightJun 4, 2019

DID YOU KNOW THAT ONE IN FIVE AUSTRALIANS, INCLUDING ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN, LIVE WITH CHRONIC PAIN? This number is HUGE and actually increases to one in three of the older (over 65) age group. Those who experience chronic pain will...

What actually happens in your First Session with a Psychologist? Tips to Help you Prepare

Chelsea KnightApr 12, 2019

Tips For Your First Session with a Psychologist? Coming to a Psychology session for the first time can sometimes be daunting. Just booking the appointment can be hard, let alone attending and not knowing what to expect. Let us...

How to Support Someone Who Is Struggling

Chelsea KnightApr 11, 2019

How Can I Offer Support to Someone Who Is Struggling? In today's world, there is so much stress and pressure and unfortunately, mental illness or symptoms of mental illness are becoming all to common. We all have people who are important...

7 Secrets of Highly Happy Children

Gerda MullerMar 28, 2019

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....

Helping our children deal with scary events on the news

Gerda MullerMar 21, 2019

Helping our children deal with scary events on the news Our thoughts go out to those affected by the senseless tragedy that occurred last week in Christchurch, New Zealand. These situations can be shocking and frightening for adults, so...

More Powerful Together – International Women’s Day

Chelsea KnightMar 8, 2019

More Powerful Together - International Women's Day Today is March 8 2019 - International Women's Day, and this years campaign theme is #MorePowerfulTogether. International Women's Day strives to build a "gender balanced world", but...

Heart Week – 28 April – 4 May 2019

Gerda MullerMar 2, 2019

Did you know that each year, almost 10,000 Australians die of a heart attack? That’s one Australian life every 53 minutes. That’s why during Heart Week – 28 April – 4 May 2019 – the Heart Foundation will be urging all Australians to...

SAFER INTERNET DAY 2020

Gerda MullerFeb 27, 2019

The next Safer Internet Day is Tuesday 11th February 2020. The internet can be a powerful tool for learning but it’s also a place where your child could encounter dangerous material or people. With some practical internet safety...

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