Attuned Psychology
Do I really need New Year’s Resolutions to achieve a better, more meaningful life?
Well it’s that time of year again…the New Year has hit us and many of us get excited by all the possibilities that go with the opportunity for reflection and a fresh start.. after the festive season of endless parties,…
Preventing festive season burnout: 6 Tips to a smooth Christmas!
With Christmas just around the corner, some of you may be noticing the stress, apprehension, excitement or dread rising, knowing full well what Christmas day means and plays out like for you and your family. Whether Christmas for you is…
Surviving family Christmas – 7 strategies to enjoy, not just survive, your Family Christmas
Well with Christmas fast approaching, as a psychologist I find it interesting to note that the month of December is one of the busiest times of the year in the practice. What often brings people to therapy at this time…
The strength of knowing your strengths – enter the realm of positive psychology
When was the last time you stopped to think about what is going right in your life? Or thought about what are your unique personal qualities that other people might be drawn to? Right now, grab a pen and paper…
Why Movember is so important: Men need their mates
Whether you like the Mo or hate it…November means Movember…and for men this means growing the facial hair that has been so noticeable during the last month. Movember is a really important month of the year as it reminds…
Humanity and hope in times of terror
A city I hold closely to my heart and visit every year. A city of light, strength and love. To say I was heartbroken to hear of the acts of terror committed against Paris and the Parisian people, is an…
Helping your child understand death
With Remembrance Day just gone, I have found that this day has often brought on a conversation in my household about death and dying. I have been surprised at how difficult these topics can be at explaining to children. Questions…
Can we face Life’s challenges by striving for happiness?
Last week I came across this article from the News Daily: Finding happiness comes down to three key things. The article uses data from the report What Makes Us Happy to conclude that well being comes down to a golden triangle…
Mindfulness: A vehicle to overcome obstacles, reduce your stress and improve your quality of life
How often do you find yourself reading a whole page only to find you have taken nothing in? Or sending an email then wondering what you had written or if you had sent it to the right people? Ever realised…
How to help your child manage distressing feelings
In my previous blog I touched on the notion of being good at feelings rather than aspiring to feel good. This concept has been championed by a leading Australian psychiatrist, Jon Jereidini, who in his article Let Children Cry outlined…
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