Caring for the Carer
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a massive responsibility and although it can be rewarding it can also take a major toll on the mental and physical health of the carer. Statistics show that 1 in 10 people …
Mindful Self-Compassion Training Workshop
Presented by Dr Christopher Germer and Tina Gibson 4-5th September 2019 For someone to develop genuine compassion towards others, first he or she must have a basis upon which to cultivate compassion, and that basis is the ability to connect …
The difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist & counsellor
What is the difference between a psychologist, clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, and counsellor? This is a commonly asked question of new clients and those considering therapy. This article sheds some light on the differences and similarities of professionals whose common goal, …
Sleep Anxiety & The Power of your Mind
A global study conducted in February 2019 by Philips surveying over 15,000 people across 13 countries has revealed that worrying has kept over 51% of Australian adults up at night over the past three months, with illness and technology as …
Teaching Children about Anxiety
Anxiety problems in children are very common, probably more so than other better-known behavioural problems like conduct disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. But how can we help children who suffer from anxiety? Anxiety and fears in children are often …
Work to Live- Not Live to Work
How to avoid Job Burnout You’ve officially reached the half-way mark but that Summer break seems leap years away and getting up to go to work every day has become a major chore. You’ve become increasingly cynical at work and …
Conflict is a Part of Life
Words & Sketch by Dr Stan Steindl: Clinical Psychologist & Adjunct Associate Professor Just as one might say “suffering is a part of life”, so too, it seems, conflict is a part of life. Conflict is in our …
Habits of a Healthy Mind
Mens sana in corpore sano– Latin for ‘sound mind, sound body’- okay so not exactly a news flash here but our modern lifestyles can make it harder than the simplistic motto would suggest. Sometimes, we need a little nudge, or …
How Lack of Sleep Affects your Relationship
We all know how it feels when you’ve not had enough sleep- tired, cranky, irritable, unproductive and overwrought. Even the simplest task can seem overwhelming and this is largely due to the fact that your brain and cognitive function is …
Are you channelling Mary Poppins?
Psychology Consultants, Brisbane When you think about it, Mary Poppins is not really the best role model for children or adults for that matter. “Practically perfect in every way”… if only she knew that perfectionism is practically a disease. A …