Alexandra Frost
The Hidden World of Adolescence: What Parents Need to Know About Social Media’s Impact on Teen Mental Health
Netflix’s British drama “Adolescence” is not easy viewing. As a psychologist who has worked with adolescents and families for over 25 years, I found myself profoundly affected by this four-part series that explores the devastating consequences when a 13-year-old boy…
When Life Splits in Two: Navigating Your World After a ‘Big Bad’
The moment arrives without warning. Suddenly, your life cleaves into a stark ‘before’ and ‘after’. I remember the first time I truly understood what it meant to have my world fundamentally altered. That instant when something so significant happens that…
Shining Light on a ‘Bleak Picture’: Why Artists’ Mental Health Matters
I want to share some findings from a recent literature review undertaken as part of the Attuned Collective’s submission for the SA Mental Health Commissioner’s Community Mental Health Boost Grant. After years of working closely with performers, visual artists, and other creatives, I have…
What’s Holding Us Back From Work/Life Balance: A Perspective From An Adelaide Psychologist
One of the recurring themes I encounter as a psychologist in Adelaide is the constant struggle for work/life balance. More and more people are reaching out, expressing their frustrations about not having enough time for themselves. This imbalance often leads…
Why Do Therapy If A Psychologist Can’t Wave A Magic Wand?
Starting a therapeutic relationship is one of the most daunting things many of will ever face but in this article I will share insights to encourage you to give it a try. Often many people delay accessing therapy for fear…
3 surprising benefits of having a therapy session using telehealth
If you’d asked me two years ago to write about the benefits of having a therapy session using telehealth, I think I would have politely declined. However, when COVID-19 struck, our duty of care to still conduct therapy sessions with…
COVID-19: Keeping calm for the common good
[Updated, November 2, 2022] As we all do our best to stop the spread of Covid-19, our team at Attuned Psychology is not only continuing to keep measures in place to keep you safe and cared for during this time…
Attuned Psychology moving to Melbourne Street North Adelaide
With Attuned Psychology moving to Melbourne Street North Adelaide on February 25, 2019, (yes, that’s soon), I wanted to take a moment to reflect upon the reasons for moving and the thought process and great care that has gone into…
Welcoming our new full time psychologist
As the Director of Attuned Psychology, I am excited to welcome the latest new member of our team. Successful therapy is not all about having knowledge and skills and knowing the right techniques. So much of the change is facilitated…
1 in 4 people experience anxiety, are you? 7 top tips for effective anxiety management
If you are suffering from anxiety and struggling to work out how to manage it, you are certainly not alone. I am hopeful that reading this blog might be a start in recognizing that you could benefit from applying some…
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