“You’re too sensitive!”
by Cherie Dalton, Clinical Psychologist “My biggest weakness is my sensitivity” . That’s how Mike Tyson described himself. Winona Ryder also said of herself, “You go through spells where you feel that maybe you’re too sensitive for this world”. I’ve …
Why is Good Enough, Not Good Enough Anymore?
By Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist No one wants to be average anymore. Our society seems to be in constant pursuit of perfectionism. We are expected to be the perfect student, perfect parent, perfect employee or boss and look our best …
Avoiding Regrets this Australia Day
By Dr Stan Steindl & Prof Jason Connor Australia Day is fast approaching as a day to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian. For many, it’s also the day that marks the end of the festive season. Children …
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 …