Dear Diary….The therapeutic benefits of putting pen to paper
Dr Stan Steind, Clinical Psychologist Therapeutic writing; it’s the new technical term for something that’s as old as the ink well itself, perhaps even older. So rather than claim it as a hot new trend, we are here to pay …
Kicking the Mid-Year Slump!
Psychology Consultants, Brisbane End of Financial year has come and gone (yah for a tax return) and although it’s not quite time to break out the swimmers, winter is almost behind us. However, this time of year sees many of …
Monitoring your daily mood levels
Managing diabetes can be tough, not only because of the physical symptoms but the impact it can have on mental health. As well as monitoring daily insulin levels, diabetes sufferers must also remember to shine a light on their daily …
How Smart Phones Are Making Us Socially Dumb
It’s a new age addiction but nonetheless serious with phone addiction arising as a worldwide problem that is impacting our physical and psychological health. Health risk aside, our dependence on smart phones to communicate has changed the social landscape of …
Why hormones wreak havoc with women’s sleep and what to do about it
During Sleep Awareness Week 3-9th July By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist: Psychology Consultants Most women would agree that they don’t sleep as soundly as their male counterparts and the National Sleep Foundation agrees, with research confirming the widely-held belief that …
What’s Keeping Seniors Awake- During Sleep Awarness Week 3-9th July
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist & Dr Curt Gray, Psychiatrist If the phrase; ‘I slept like a baby’ is far from your vernacular and you’ve noticed a gradual change in your sleep pattern, along with other undesirable physical changes, chances …
The emotional rollercoaster of real estate -How to not let it impact your relationship
By Kylie Layton: Clinical Psychologist Buying your first home, or renovating and creating your dream home, is one of those things most people have on their bucket list. It’s a special moment to step inside a place that you have …
How to avoid weight gain when quitting smoking
By Rhonda Stanton, Psychologist on World No Tobacco Day 31 May 2017 The road to quitting smoking is different for everyone. While some weight gain is common, with a healthy diet, it slows down the longer you stay quit. Being aware of …
Top 5 Winter Sleep Tips from Towards Better Sleep
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist & Dr Curt Gray, Psychiatrist 1. Stay up later rather than going to bed earlier 2. Avoid the afternoon ‘nanna nap’ 3. Keep up the exercise, even though the bed is cozy and warm 4. Develop …
Why You Should Never Say; "I don't know how she does it"
Some advice this Mother’s Day from Erika Fiorenza, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants Recent studies reveal that women experience higher overall levels of stress and anxiety than our male counterparts. Once a woman enters motherhood, her stress levels reach an all-time …