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Achieving Work-Life Balance: A Psychologist’s Guide for Australian’s
In today’s fast-paced world, finding a balance between work and personal life can feel like an uphill battle. It has become especially hard since technology means our work emails and messages are so easily accessible on our phones and devices. Many Australians...
Back-to-School Challenges: How to Support Your Child’s Wellbeing
As the new school year approaches in Melbourne, many students need back-to-school support to help them manage challenges that can impact their mental health and academic performance. Understanding these difficulties and using the right strategies can help make the...
Supporting Children over Christmas and the holidays
A Guide for Parents and Caregivers The Christmas season can be magical for children—a time filled with excitement, family traditions, and the joy of giving and receiving. However, for some, it can also be overwhelming. Supporting children during Christmas and holidays...
Healing After Loss – How To Manage Grief
Healing after loss is a deeply personal journey that affects every aspect of life. It is a process that unfolds over time, allowing individuals to adjust to their new reality. What is grief? What comes to mind when you think of grief? Sadness? Sorrow?...
Understanding Imposter Syndrome, Fear of Failure, And The Role of Shame
Impostor syndrome and fear of failure affect many people. These struggles impact mental health and daily life. Shame often fuels these feelings, shaping thoughts and actions, and contributes to low self-esteem. Understanding how shame develops helps us overcome these...
Understanding Sleep and Insomnia
Sleep is important for overall health and wellbeing. However, not getting enough sleep can affect learning, memory, and mood. 1 Additionally, it also impacts physical health, such as heart health, the immune system, and muscle repair. 1, 2 Nonetheless, approximately...
The Winter Blues – Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As the seasons change and the days grow shorter, you may experience changes in your mood and energy levels. For some individuals, this adjustment can lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression associated with the change in seasons. Let’s explore...
Sleep and Mindfulness
Many people suffer from insomnia and sleep difficulties. Sleep is often associated with stress, anxiety, and avoidance. Using these strategies can help shift associated anxiety and stress and bedtime can be something we come to look forward to and enjoy!...
A New Year – A Fresh Start With Infinite Possibilities
School's back, holiday's over, everyone is back to work and it is February already. Before we know it, the months will fly by. It is so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, living ruled by our schedules and calendars. Before the year takes hold, it’s a...
Christmas Stress Tips: 7 Ways To Have A Less Stressed Christmas
Ah, the Christmas and festive season. This is a time of many different celebrations, Christmas, Chanukah and Hanukkah, Dhanu Sankranti and New Year celebrations. For many, this is a wonderful time of year filled with time with loved ones, faith, love, good food,...