Attuned Psychology
National Psychology Week 2015 – Join us at Attuned Psychology to learn to be mindful in an ever-connected world
Over the last few years, Attuned Psychology has participated in National Psychology Week with great success, so we are excited to participate again in 2015! This annual Australian Psychology Society initiative aims to increase public awareness of how psychology can…
How is your child settling in at school? Here are some signs of anxiety and worries for parents to look out for
This week in SA, school has resumed again after a two week holiday break. It is not uncommon for children to be a little reluctant to go back to school after a break, when the freedom and relaxation of holidays are…
What is it like living with a mental illness as an adolescent and how do I know if I should seek support?
Information about mental health issues has never been more readily available and accessible, and inspired by the success Mental Health Week has experienced in their campaign to generate greater awareness and reduce the stigma that shrouds mental health problems and…
Mental Health begins with me and you: A Psychologist’s reflection on her own Mental Health day promises
As a psychologist I have the privilege of working with people every day and the unusual job of dealing with the most intense feelings, thoughts and private matters every day. It is important to acknowledge that the kinds of conversations…
Mental Health begins with you: A Psychologist shares her 10 promises to herself on Mental Health Day
Given it is Mental Health Week 2015, I’d like to share this blog below that I wrote for Mental Health Week 2014 as it was one of those ones that received a lot of positive feedback from readers and struck…
Observations from ‘What Worries Australian Children’ survey during Mental Health Week
Yes it is Mental Health week again and each year the response to this week appears to be getting better and stronger. Some fantastic articles and interviews can be found on www.abc.net.au/mentelas and are well worth a read. An article…
What if perfect isn’t possible – how to overcome high expectations
Are you the kind of person who likes to take time (usually a lot of time) to make decisions and take action? Do you often leave the office much later than you plan to? Have you ever had family and…
Dealing with depression: Antidepressants vs talk therapy
We should all question the use of any medication, whether it be to treat a mental illness like anxiety or depression or another illness. It is also good practice to feel comfortable asking the question of your treating doctor, do…
6 Tips to generate a healthier relationship with and loving your body more
In the wake of Butterfly: Foundation for Eating Disorders, in collaboration with Sportsgirl’s “Love Your Body” week, I thought I would take some time to share 6 tips on how to love yourself more. Too often, and largely through the…
Is my child coping with our separation/divorce?
Making the decision to separate as a couple is always an extremely stressful and difficult decision. It appears to me that a leading reason parents are worried about separating is due to the impact that this may have on their…
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