The Value of Accepting Depression: On World Mental Health Day
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist If managing depression is one of your life challenges, you may at times feel isolated and alone in your journey. The reality is, you are not alone with approximately 300 million people around the world, …
The power of being aware of your thoughts
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants, Brisbane This week is QLD Mental Health Week, a timely reminder to check in with yourself and other’s and to value our mental health, like we do our physical health. May it also act …
Do you freak out without your phone?
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants, Brisbane Our ability to completely switch ‘swipe’ off from the world has set a new-age challenge, with many of us so addicted to our phones that the idea of switching it off or leaving …
Music speaking volumes for teens
Psychology Consultants, Brisbane Music- it’s an amazing universal language that for centuries has been used to create ambiance, calm and excite crowds, cut through cultural barriers, prepare for monumental moments, reminiscence and reflect. And these days, this melodic and wonderful …
Being kind to yourself as the first step to helping others
On RUOK Day- 14th September 2017 Dr Stan Steindl, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants The four prompts to starting a conversation on RUOK day this year are; 1. Ask 2. Listen 3. Encourage Action 4. Check In This process is great and represents a …
Rehab for the Soul after Stroke
During Stroke Awareness Week 4-9th Sept This week is Stroke Awareness Week with this year’s campaign aiming to educate people on the “fast signs” of stroke, like blurred vision, loss of movement and drooping face. Knowing the signs and acting …
Selfies causing mental health problems
Dr Stan Steindl, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants Image Courtesy of https://searchgateway.net/ Like most new crazes, they come with a side of commentary and debate and the selfie fad is not exempt. At risk of over-analysing simply taking a photo of oneself; …
The art of accepting a compliment
Psychology Consultants, Brisbane Every human being is worthy of a compliment. The baffling thing is, the majority of the us, find taking a compliment totally flustering. Personal compliments trigger strange reactions that range from slight to total embarrassment and for …
What would your friends say at your 80th birthday?
During Senior’s Week 19-27th August By Erika Fiorenza, Clinical Psychologist Values are our heart’s deepest desires. They are about who we want to be on an ongoing basis. There are hundreds of different values. Some common examples are: authenticity, acceptance, …
Why psychological distress should not be a normal part of ageing
During QLD Senior’s Week 19-27 August Liz Bamford, Psychologist, Psychology Consultants We are all ageing, let’s face it, it’s a beautiful human reality and try as we might to reverse the process, not even the most esteemed scientist has the …