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 …
Is this how you started your working year?
If you are tired of waking up tired and would like 2017 to be the year of ‘better sleep’, Towards Better Sleep group insomnia programme might be the answer you have been looking for. A frequent excuse for not turning …
How to recognise stress
During LIfeline’s Stress Down Day- Friday 22nd July 2016 By Rhonda Stanton, Clinical Psychologist Registrar The human species has evolved since prehistoric times and one system that has enabled this is the fight or flight response. In times of stress …
Superman or Broken Man – The importance of evaluating your personal expectations
During Men’s Health Week 13-19 June 2016 By Dr Mark Wetton- Clinical Psychologist As a clinical psychologist, I speak to many men who clearly have unreasonably high expectations of themselves. It is almost like these men perceive themselves to be …
Contemplative Aerobics – How Mindfulness Reduces Stress Levels
by Rhonda Stanton, Psychologist Many of us are familiar with the benefits of aerobics for the body but what about aerobics for our minds? It turns out that there is such a concept and it is called mindfulness. Humans have …
Stress Down Day- 24 July 2015
by Dr Jillian Millar, Clinical Psychologist Lifeline’s Stress Down Day is Friday 24th July, a dedicated day to have fun, stress less and feel good. The majority of us are living very fast paced lives, juggling increasing work hours with …
Managing my threat system when flying home from Bali
By Dr James Kirby, Clinical Psychologist I love to travel, in fact my wife (Cassie) and I try to get overseas twice a year. We love experiencing new cultures, food, and experiences. I also find when I am in a …
Stress Down Day- Friday 25 July: Working under time-pressure: why working harder isn’t necessarily the best option!
By Psychologist, Mark Wetton Work-related stress (and of course this includes the important work performed by “stay at home” mums and dads) can have a significant impact on one’s life and is a common reason for people to seek the …
Work Stress
More than just the workplace blues By Stan Steindl I was sitting with my little boy the other day and out of nowhere, with real anguish on his face, he said, “I don’t WANT the holidays to end!” He needed …
More than just the workplace blues
By Dr Stan Steindl I was sitting with my little boy the other day and out of nowhere, with real anguish on his face, he said, “I don’t WANT the holidays to end!” He needed a little hug and some …