Acceptance…but, there’s more..
Acceptance…but, there’s more Many people have now come across Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory on social media or may have even read her book. This is a wonderful way to explain acceptance. Essentially, ‘let them’ becomes a statement of letting …
Work Burnout and Labour Day: A Time to Reflect and Recharge
Work Burnout and Labour Day: A Time to Reflect and Recharge As we approach Labour Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the contributions of workers and advocating for their rights, it’s the perfect time to reflect on an issue that …
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 …
How Lack of Sleep Affects your Relationship
We all know how it feels when you’ve not had enough sleep- tired, cranky, irritable, unproductive and overwrought. Even the simplest task can seem overwhelming and this is largely due to the fact that your brain and cognitive function is …
Why couple's therapy should not be your relationship's last resort
People often think of ‘Couples Counselling’ as the last resort to save a relationship; a cry for help when the relationship’s engine has completely broken down. This is simply the wrong approach. Just like we need mechanics to tune our …
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 …
Are Christmas parties your worst nightmare?
It’s that time of year again and for many of us, that amounts to lots of festive cheer, socialisation and fun. However, for some people, the popping of champagne corks is not a sound of joy but rather a frightful …
How to stress less about Christmas
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist Let’s talk about Christmas stress. Stress is a serious matter and a major cause of physical and mental health issues in our country. According to the Australian Psychological Society’s ‘stress and wellbeing survey’ (2014); financial issues …
The emotional rollercoaster of real estate -How to not let it impact your relationship
By Kylie Layton: Clinical Psychologist Buying your first home, or renovating and creating your dream home, is one of those things most people have on their bucket list. It’s a special moment to step inside a place that you have …
How to Survive the Family at Christmas
By Clinical Psychologist, Kylie Layton Christmas time is a special time of year for many people. It’s a time to relax and rejuvenate, and be with loved ones to celebrate the past year and the New Year to come. …