Battling with your return to work?
Dr Stan Steindl has some helpful ways to make the back to work transition a little bit easier. 1. Cut yourself some slack. Ease back into your first week with slightly shorter hours and a less demanding workload, where possible. …
Power of Human Connection
Connecting the dots during National Psychology Week 11-17th November 2018 #Connecttothrive This year’s Psychology Week focuses on the ‘Power of Human Connection’ encouraging people to ‘connect to thrive’. With Christmas approaching, this theme is very timely, providing the perfect opportunity …
Opening up about depression in the workplace
During QLD Mental Health Week 6-14thOctober 2018 #QMHW #valuementalhealth By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist: Psychology Consultants We’ve heard it time and time again, ‘depression is an illness, like any other physical illness’ yet still, so many of us suffer in …
Postnatal depression
MUM’S THE WORD By Kathryn Smith- Clinical Psychologist Queensland Mental Health week is upon us, acting as a timely reminder to speak about a topic which is not often spoken about. We are bombarded with ads on TV depicting how wonderful …
Coffee- Friend by Day- Enemy by Night
Coffee- Most people live for it and there has never been a better time to own a cafe, with Australian coffee culture deemed one of the most advanced in the world. According to the Alcohol and Drug Foundation Australia, 1 …
Anger Management 101
We all get angry sometimes and this is totally normal, but if your anger is interfering with daily function, work life or affecting relationships, it’s time to question what is fuelling this feeling, and how to best manage the outburst. …
Anger Management 101
We all get angry sometimes and this is totally normal, but if your anger is interfering with daily function, work life or affecting relationships, it’s time to question what is fuelling this feeling, and how to best manage the outburst. …
What kids need after parental separation
Marital separation can be a stressful and emotionally difficult time for families, with the focus often on children and how they might cope. Seeing a psychologist during this time, can help parents and children manage the transition, with practical advice …
Life After Yo-Yo Diets
How a Psychologist Can Help You Lose Weight Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist Why is it that despite starting off with the best intentions, so many of us fail when we go on a diet? Often the answer to this question …
Why couple's therapy should not be your relationship's last resort
People often think of ‘Couples Counselling’ as the last resort to save a relationship; a cry for help when the relationship’s engine has completely broken down. This is simply the wrong approach. Just like we need mechanics to tune our …