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 …
Juggling Act- The Working Mother
Today it seems that parents and particularly mothers are expected to be super heroes, their superpower is multi-tasking. The question is what is a working motherʼs kryptonite and how do we sustain the juggling act? The decision to go back …
Lest we forget
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) helped by cultivating compassion. Joe (not his real name) sits with me in my office, wringing his hands as his legs twitch. His experiences as a soldier in Afganistan have been the topic of our conversation. …