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 …
Tips for Better Mental Health
During @QLDMentalHealthWeek 5-13th October
Caring for the Carer
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a massive responsibility and although it can be rewarding it can also take a major toll on the mental and physical health of the carer. Statistics show that 1 in 10 people …
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 …
Habits of a Healthy Mind
Mens sana in corpore sano– Latin for ‘sound mind, sound body’- okay so not exactly a news flash here but our modern lifestyles can make it harder than the simplistic motto would suggest. Sometimes, we need a little nudge, or …
Are you channelling Mary Poppins?
Psychology Consultants, Brisbane When you think about it, Mary Poppins is not really the best role model for children or adults for that matter. “Practically perfect in every way”… if only she knew that perfectionism is practically a disease. A …
What to expect from Group Therapy
Group therapy can be confronting and off-putting for some people; let’s face it, talking to strangers about your struggles is not for everyone. But when it comes to treating insomnia or eating problems, it’s really very effective, enabling people with …