Conflict is a Part of Life
Words & Sketch by Dr Stan Steindl: Clinical Psychologist & Adjunct Associate Professor Just as one might say “suffering is a part of life”, so too, it seems, conflict is a part of life. Conflict is in our …
Power of Human Connection
Connecting the dots during National Psychology Week 11-17th November 2018 #Connecttothrive This year’s Psychology Week focuses on the ‘Power of Human Connection’ encouraging people to ‘connect to thrive’. With Christmas approaching, this theme is very timely, providing the perfect opportunity …
Why new mums should be taught self-compassion
Entering the world of motherhood for first time is a monumental shift in a women’s life. It can lead to permanent changes in your outlook on life and for many provides enrichment beyond all expectations. It can also be an …
Breaking the cycle of bullying: On Bullying No Way Day
Today, Friday 16th March is ‘Bullying No Way’ day, a national mark of united effort to stop bullying and violence in our country. The organisation’s key focus is early intervention within the school environment where bullying generally begins. Without this …
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 …
Self Compassion – Acceptance of All of Yourself
Dr Wee Hong Tan, Clinical Psychologist “If you have no compassion for yourself then you are not able of developing compassion for others.” – Dalai Lama It was 1990 in Dharmasala, at the Mind and Life Conference when Dr Sharon Salzberg …
Self-Compassion the New Tool Tackling Negative Body Image
According to the 2015 Mission Australia Youth Study, Australian youth are placing body image in their top three personal concerns with the trend increasing from 20.4% in 2012 to 26.5% in 2015, sending a strong message that we need to …
CONVERGENCE: Cultivating compassion through meditation and musical accompaniment
By Dr Stan Steindl, Clinical Psychologist Finding ways to cultivate compassion in society remains an important priority. Over recent years, spirituality, science and the arts have converged to discover just what might work. Guitarist, Dr Anthony Garcia, and myself have …
Self-Compassion to Lessen Body Image Concerns and Eating Disorders
This week is Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Australia. Many people I know have concerns about their body: how it looks, how it feels, how it moves and how it works. In fact, we can all relate …
Leadership in Action=Compassion in Action
I wrote an article recently called The Modern Leader: Introducing the “Alpha Plus”. I was trying to describe the characteristics of a modern leader, who has many of the important and beneficial attributes of the Alpha Male or Female, PLUS …