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How to Thrive as a FIFO Wife: Practical Strategies for a Balanced Life

MaritesJul 20, 2025

Being a FIFO (Fly-In-Fly-Out) wife or partner comes with unique challenges, from extended periods of separation to managing daily life solo. Research highlights that FIFO families experience higher stress levels due to disrupted routines...

5 Strategies to Assist your Child Transitioning from the Classroom to the Car

MaritesFeb 26, 2025

Creating a calming environment during the transition from classroom to the car is an essential consideration for all, especially for a ADHD autistic child who has engaged in masking throughout their day. Here are five strategies to help...

Understanding Decision-Making Challenges for People with ADHD

MaritesFeb 26, 2025

Making decisions can often feel overwhelming, especially for those with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, (ADHD). In a world that thrives on quick decisions and instant choices, many people with ADHD find themselves trapped in a...

Understanding the Challenges for Neurodivergent Children in Traditional Classrooms

MaritesFeb 18, 2025

For many neurodivergent children the traditional classroom environment can be a source of frustration and challenge. Imagine a vibrant mind filled with energy, creativity, and a desire to explore the world, only to be confined to a desk...

Five Study Habits Tailored for the Neurodiverse Brain

MaritesApr 14, 2025

Practical strategies for students who think and learn differently – from the team at The Psych Professionals At The Psych Professionals, we work closely with individuals who learn in unique and powerful ways. For neurodivergent students -...

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...

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...

How You Start Your Day Matters

Chelsea KnightFeb 22, 2019

How You Start Your Day Matters The other day I was rushing around like a mad thing, stressed, because we had woken up late and had to be at swimming lessons and there was just not enough time to get everything done. I was outside,...

Schizophrenia Awareness Week: 20 – 27 May 2019

Gerda MullerFeb 13, 2019

This week is Schizophrenia Awareness Week and an important opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges posed by this condition. What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is an illness, a medical condition. It affects the normal...

“I Feel Like I’m Going Round in Circles” – Tips to Get Unstuck

Chelsea KnightFeb 11, 2019

"I Feel Like I'm Going Round in Circles" - Tips to Get Unstuck We have all had those days where we feel stuck, where we don't like where we are, but we just don't know how to get un-stuck. In these times, the problem solving part...

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