Shifting the Christmas Pud
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist It is that time of the year again when most of us have over-indulged. We have spent the Christmas season in the company of our loved ones and also in the company of some of …
It’s the Thought That Counts
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist It’s Mental Health Week again and we are all reminded that we need to take care of our minds. But what does this really mean? If I stopped the average person in the street and …
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 …
Inside Out: A movie of the mind, a movie with a heart.
By Dr Stan Steindl, Clinical Psychologist Inside Out is a wonderful movie, and ultimately about our need as human beings to be soothed, comforted, nurtured and consoled. But before we get to that bit… All human beings have certain …
Cancer- How Psychologists and You Can Help
Earlier this month, The Project host Carrie Bickmore took home the Gold Logie on her fourth attempt. In accepting the Gold Logie, Bickmore donned a beanie and used her acceptance speech to raise awareness of brain cancer, which her husband …
Lost Moments, the psychological downside of social media
Social media has revolutionised the way we connect, communicate, source information, do business and spend our time. It offers tremendous benefits, including the ability to connect with others around the world, freely and immediately, to share ideas and information, obtain …
What is the World Coming To?
By Clinical Psychologist, Cherie Dalton As we welcome in the new year, it’s a time to focus on new goals and a fresh start, yet, with recent acts of terrorism, the Ebola crisis and airline crashes many Australians might be …
Mirror Mirror
By Clinical Psychologist, Kathryn Smith Cosmetic procedures are on the rise and with ‘bikini season’ approaching, I pose the question- does improving the outside make you feel better on the inside? It seems everywhere we look these days, there is a …
Tackling Social Isolation- During Mental Health Week 5-12 October 2014
By Dr Stan Steindl, Clinical Psychologist This week is Mental Health Week and today Friday, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. These events help to raise awareness of mental health issues and well-being in our community, as well as …
Resilience, how can it help me?
By Clinical Psychology Registrar, Dr James Kirby We all face challenging events from time to time. For example, it could be something like not getting the grade we wanted on a project at school or university, losing at a team …