Managing Emotional Distress: What to do when life hurts
By Kylie Layton, Clinical Psychologist Have you ever heard anyone say “Everyone else seems to be able to cope, why can’t I”? It is a question that people repeatedly ask as they struggle with the emotional distress that life brings, …
Why Rejection Can Really Bite!
Psychology Consultants, Brisbane At some time, we have all experienced the crunching feeling of rejection. It happens from an early age in the playground where Sammy turns his back on his friend, and its equally as difficult to watch as …
Music to my ears
Understanding Dementia during Dementia Awareness month, September 2016 Psychology Consultants, Brisbane This month marks Dementia Awareness month, a timely reminder to take a moment to understand a disease that is impacting 353,800 Australians living with it and 1.2 million carers. …
Road rage:why normal people become harmful on the roads
By Dr Stan Steindl & Dr James Kirby, Clinical Psychologists Published by The Conversation August 5, 2016 Anger can be very quick, powerful, reactive, and can make us do things we typically wouldn’t do. There is nothing inherently wrong with …
How to leave stress at the front door
For most Australian’s, our daily lives operate at a frantic pace and thanks to new technology, smart phones and lightening speed internet, the expectation to respond to communication, anywhere, anytime, means finding the perfect work life balance can be a …
Stop the world I want to get off!
During Lifeline’s Stress Down Day- 22 July 2016 by Clinical Psychologist, Cherie Dalton What’s for dinner? I’m running late! Another bill to pay. Buy a gift. People coming for lunch. Have to work back late. Nothing ironed. Fitting in exercise. Getting …
Silence: Offer your brain a daily dose
By Dr Stan Steindl, Clinical Psychologist The world is becoming increasingly loud and cluttered. The noise around us can help to accentuate the noise within us. As a result, people often find themselves looking for silence inside and out. And …
“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 …