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 …
Feel like you have PMS on steroids?
Psychology Consultants: On International Women’s Day- 8th March 2018 Women have a monthly ordeal that our male counterparts will never have the distinct displeasure of experiencing. Monthly menstruation can bring with it a long list of unpleasant symptoms like headaches, …
How to let go of the relentless pursuit of perfection
The thing about perfectionists, those that constantly strive for flawlessness, success and the absolute best in everything they do, is that behind the glossy exterior, they are generally dissatisfied and unhappy with life. Constantly striving for more and leaving little …
How to deal with difficult people
If you have cruised through life without ever having dealt with a difficult person, count your lucky stars and brace yourself for the inevitable. Most of us know or have dealt with a difficult person. It’s hard to typecast “Mr …
Feeling seriously unmotivated? Might be time for a mental health check…
Writes, Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist Feeling unmotivated at the start of the year is a pretty normal feeling, especially when you had settled nicely into the relaxing pace of holiday season. Reality can bite even more than your sunburn when …
Does your life need a clutter cleanse?
What better time to declutter your life than the silly season! Sounds kind of boring, but you won’t be bored with the clarity it will bring, paving your way to a more organised life, where you will always know the …
The Boring Post
Who ever thought it would be so interesting to research, analyse and write about boredom. It certainly is a hot topic with academics all over the world spending time analysing the human response to boredom. Heck there was even a …
Feeling free to share
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants During Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Week 12-18th November As the age-old expression goes, ‘sharing is caring’ and this notion is the center of this year’s Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Awareness week campaign. The ‘It …
The power of being aware of your thoughts
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants, Brisbane This week is QLD Mental Health Week, a timely reminder to check in with yourself and other’s and to value our mental health, like we do our physical health. May it also act …
Do you freak out without your phone?
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Consultants, Brisbane Our ability to completely switch ‘swipe’ off from the world has set a new-age challenge, with many of us so addicted to our phones that the idea of switching it off or leaving …