Just like any firsts, working with a therapist for the first time can be intimidating for a child. They may not understand why they are there, or what they’re meant to be doing. And they may find speaking with a stranger a little scary at...
Chronic stress, stress that continues for a long period of time and doesn’t go away, is bad for your body – it can impair your immune system, lead to insomnia and make other health problems worse. And Australians are currently experiencing chronic stress more than...
Since the advent of the Internet, health literacy has risen in the general population. Health literacy is our ability to comprehend health information and to make reasoned choices about our wellbeing. But with access to more information, there is also the risk of becoming misinformed or...
Wanting to change some aspect of our behaviour is a goal most people have held at some time. But as the reputation of failed New Year’s resolutions proves, change is easier said than done. Failing in our efforts to change can become a source of...
Setting boundaries for your child is one of the core skills of parenting. While we can have good intentions in setting appropriate, consistent boundaries, it is easy to fall short of this goal. In this article we will discuss unhelpful attitudes that can block your...
The radio is on when you're in the car with the kids, and the news presenter talks about an allegation of rape. Do you press the mute button, or hope they don't pay attention? How do you feel about answering any questions your kids might...
When people define psychology, they may emphasise that it involves analysing ourself and others. Exploring reasons and explanations behind thoughts, behaviours and emotions can be a big part of therapy. Some therapy types place such importance on the task that it is included in the...
Summer is nearly here. And with that comes days at the beach and the pool, lots of sun and heat and, of course, sticky treats, like ice cream and paddle pops. While a lot of kids (and parents) embrace those things, other children, especially those...
2020 has been a very different year for nearly every person on the planet. And it can be very tempting to give into the Coronavirus dread and give up on Christmas this year altogether. But, as much as we can, we should try to continue on...
Labels, words used to describe and define a person, are used frequently in complimentary and pejorative ways. As parents we tend to discourage our children from using nasty labels and will tell them not to call each other names. However, it is easy to inadvertently...