Relationships
Separation and Divorce Kids Needs after parental separation Psychologists can provide practical advice to parents going through separation. Recent research published in the APS’s latest InPsych magazine indicates that the reactions of children and adolescents to their parents’ separation differ …
Health and Well-being
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Getting out of our heads: ACT and Defusion By Clinical Psychologist Erika Fiorenza There is a great scene in Finding Nemo where Nemo’s dad, Marlin, and his newly found friend, Dory, have been swallowed by a …
Depression
Living with depression The value of accepting depression in your journey to wellness Kathryn Smith, Psychology Consultants, Brisbane If managing depression is one of your life challenges, you may at times feel isolated and alone in your journey. The reality …
Child Behaviour
WE SAY NO TO BULLYING WE SAY NO TO BULLYING ON NATIONAL DAY AGAINST BULLYING In her 17 year professional career Clinical Psychologist Miranda Mullins has seen many cases of bullying and the serious effects that it can have on …
Getting out of our heads: ACT and Defusion
By Clinical Psychologist Erika Fiorenza There is a great scene in Finding Nemo where Nemo’s dad, Marlin, and his newly found friend, Dory, have been swallowed by a whale and are holding on for their lives. Dory: “It’s time to …
Striving for control of food and body
We are taught subliminally from a very young age that being thin is good. Advertising, the media, celebrities and society place huge importance on physical appearance and the drive for perfection. So it’s not surprising to hear that eating disorders …
Can a psychologist help you quit smoking?
Today- 31st May is World No Tobacco Day, so we’ve interview Dr Stan Steindl about how a Psychologist may help you give the habit up for good! 1. Generally speaking, how can a Psychologist help a person quit smoking? Psychologists …
Having your heart in the right place
Motivational Interviewing and Compassion By Dr Stan Steindl I recently presented at the International Symposium on Motivational Interviewing (ISMI) in Melbourne on the topic of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Compassion. As many will know, MI is a communication style in …