COVID-19 – It’s No April Fools
Today is 1st April 2020 but unfortunately COVID-19 is no April Fools. These unprecedented times are stranger than science fiction and us mere mortals are doing our best to adapt to our new lives and the conditions in which we …
Managing rising anxiety during a world pandemic
Psychology Consultants, Brisbane Even for the little children of the world, Coronavirus is on their radar and for some children, teenagers and even adults, anxiety levels are at an all-time high. Turn on the radio, and it’s the first news …
Email Stress!
Photo credit: John Schnobrich- Unsplash Gerard, a sales executive in an international IT company, first came to Psychology Consultants because he felt stressed. After discussing his current situation, we quickly became perplexed. He had a good relationship with his wife, …
Surviving the transition to high school
Words by Kylie Layton: Clinical Psychologist Photo by @Gaellemarcel And just like that your child is off to high school! The transition to high school marks a significant milestone in a child’s life; another step taken in their developmental journey. …
Hats off to the Class of 2020
Goals with no SHOULDS attached
Photo Credit: Ian Schneider Have you ever noticed that as soon as you set a goal, particularly those around weight or appearance, before you know it, you’ve fallen flat? If you take a step back and think about the real reasons …
Putting a Spin on the Back to Work Willies
Photo by Brooke Lark @brookelark Returning to work after Christmas holidays can be tough. Even for those who love their job, settling back into the whole work routine can be a little bit depressing. This also goes for kids who …
Keeping it Merry
Christmas can be a stressful time for many but particularly for the ‘host’ who bears the brunt of the shopping, gift buying, prepping, cooking, cleaning, decorating and all with a festive grin planted on her face. A recent survey by …
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a modification of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), founded in late 1980s by psychologist Marsha M Linehan. Originally developed to treat Borderline Personality, DBT is now used to treat a wide range of mental health conditions, …