Psychology Blog
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Is Telehealth Psychology Worth it?
Chelsea KnightDec 6, 2023
During COVID, we were forced to get used to doing our health appointments by phone and video, due to fear of infection and lockdowns. Since COVID times and the return of face to face appointments, there are two main “camps” of people....
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...
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...
The Power of Validation
Ellen RamstadiusJun 29, 2018
The Power of Validation People love to fix things, problem solve and make sense of. We especially like to do this when a problem isn’t our own but someone else’s. It just seems so easy to see where others are going wrong and we...
I’m not depressed! I’m….just having a bad day…
Andrew BellJun 15, 2018
I'm not depressed! I'm...just having a bad day... You may well be having a bad day, but then again, it just may be more serious than that. Bad days are a perfectly natural part of life – we all have them – and they do not...
Emotional Vulnerability
Jarrod HarrisJun 11, 2018
Emotional Vulnerability Why do I have so much trouble controlling my emotions and actions? Emotional Vulnerability At the essence of many psychological and social problems is “emotional vulnerability”. It is biological, and it is...
Leaving work at work
Adam HashishMay 25, 2018
Leaving work at work . Even for those of us that love our job, work can be stressful. With deadlines, meetings, KPIs and targets, it can seem to be all consuming and at times overwhelming. And let’s face it, as much as we love them,...
Do you know why your dog is happier than you?
Jingal GhelaniMay 15, 2018
Do you know why your dog is happier than you? Dogs are our best friends because they are loyal, affectionate, and they seem to ‘get’ us the way no other animal does. During a stressful time of life or just after a long day of work...
5 Benefits of Mindfulness
Vinita SagarMay 11, 2018
5 Benefits of Mindfulness Have you heard your psychologist say “practice some mindfulness”? And have you wondered “why?” Well, here are just a handful of benefits to practice mindfulness today! Reduced rumination.Several...
Stress and Anxiety – What’s the difference?
Anna HardingMay 4, 2018
Stress and Anxiety – What’s the difference? In today’s society, we are all busy and it seems in some circles, the label of being “busy” and “stressed” is nearly a badge of honour and the term “anxiety” is used nearly as often. We...
How can my child benefit from group therapy?
Chelsea KnightApr 27, 2018
How can my child benefit from group therapy? What is group therapy? In group therapy, your child will be involved in sessions with other children and with one or more clinicians. There are a different types of...
The Art of Parenting a Child with Autism
Carla ZietsmanApr 20, 2018
Being a parent is a challenging, exhausting and yet a very rewarding experience. It is a lifelong journey full of learning curves and experiences. Every child is unique. When it comes to raising a child with a diagnosis of Autism...
Why so Blue? Autism Awareness Month
Gerda MullerApr 6, 2018
April is Autism Awareness Month globally and Autism Queensland has officially launched their “Go Blue for Autism” campaign in order raise funds and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a lifelong developmental disability...
Deal with Changes in Life
Gerda MullerMar 23, 2018
HOW WELL DO YOU ADAPT TO THE INEVITABLE CHANGES THAT HAPPEN IN LIFE? How to deal with changes in life. Adapting takes RESILIENCE... read this! 10 Ways to build resilience 1. Make connections Good relationships with close family members,...
Self-compassion for the perfectionist and overly self-critical thinker
Danica AdolfssonMar 21, 2018
Self-compassion for the perfectionist and overly self-critical thinker When you experience a setback or make a mistake, do you speak harshly toward yourself, saying that you should’ve known better or worked harder? Do you instantly blame...
Six Reasons Why Young People Bully
Henriette DohntMar 12, 2018
What makes a young person torment and assault other children and students regularly? Why do some kids repeatedly push, shove and hit other children at school? What makes adolescents humiliate, insult, or ostracise a peer? Finding answers...
“A Healthy Lifestyle” – What does that really mean?
Gerda MullerFeb 19, 2018
"A healthy lifestyle" – What does that really mean? To be healthy does not just mean being free of sickness or disease, but more so to have an over all state of wellbeing physically, mentally, and socially. In today’s society there is...
Sticking to Goals and Staying Motivated
Danica AdolfssonFeb 16, 2018
Sticking to Goals and Staying Motivated One of our recent team meetings involved my colleagues and I setting goals for the year across different areas of our life. This, and the usual start of year conversations around people’s New Years...
Supporting Friends and Family who Identify as Transgender or Gender Queer- Part Two
Hilary LindbergMay 22, 2017
What can I do to support my loved one? The fact that you’re asking this question shows that you’ve already taken steps to demonstrate your support! But here are some additional support tips: Don’t challenge your loved one’s gender...
Supporting Friends and Family who Identify as Transgender or Gender Queer- Part One
Hilary LindbergMay 18, 2017
So perhaps your child or friend (referred to from here as - loved one) has just come out as transgender or gender queer and perhaps you’re feeling a little confused because you’re unsure what gender fluidity means and don’t really know...
HELP, my child is a bully!
Ine TrompetMar 15, 2017
10 THINGS YOU CAN DO AS A PARENT WHEN YOUR CHILD IS A BULLY Have a conversation with your child and try to understand his/her perspective of why he/she is bullying. Some children bully because they have been bullied themselves,...