Attuned Psychology
“My child never remembers what I ask her to do! What’s going on?” – The importance of working memory
When parents bring their children in for an educational assessment, sometimes they report that they struggle with their child not doing as they are asked. There could be any number of reason for this, ranging from behavioural concerns to relationship…
When close enough is never good enough…Maybe you’re a perfectionist?!
Hi, I’m a perfectionist. Yes, it’s true, I’m a bit of a perfectionist myself, so perfectionism is a subject I feel pretty well versed in, both professionally and personally. I easily empathise with the students that come into my office…
I’m feeling down. What can I do to help?
How do you find your way back to a better place? Clients have reported a sense of relief when they start to feel themselves again and emerge from the cycle of negative self-talk and hopelessness. Some clients have described the…
No, January was not a “Free Trial Month”: 7 “Tricks” to Help that New Year’s Resolution Stick
Yes, I am fully aware that it’s the middle of February and here I am still hounding on about New Years (I promise there is logic in my reasoning). By now, it’s likely that we are probably seeing less of…
Living my own life: The most important thing to know when learning to be assertive
Manual J. Smith wrote his bestselling book “When I say no I feel guilty” in 1975. While that was a long time ago, his bill of assertive rights is still highly influential and rings true for us all in 2018.…
“You’ve Changed!”……
How often do we hear the phrase “You’ve changed!”? Perhaps it’s just part of passing conversation when we bump into a old friend, or said with kindness and maybe even appreciation as someone reflects on a change in the form…
Why am I so tired? Who should I tell about it?
Whether it’s from a late night or two to catch up with work/family commitments, excess worry about recent life changes or because of an emerging trend to binge on the latest Netflix series, we are all probably familiar with feeling…
Do New Year’s resolutions really help us achieve a better 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,…
How to help my child flourish at school
With the beginning of a new school year, there may be many different feelings and emotions that surface for both you and your child Whether your kids are going to school for the first time or have already started school…
End of year – Reflecting on your child’s school report
We’ve reached the end of the school year and everyone is ready for a break – in particular, children are looking forward to a rest from the routines and demands of school. For students, the end of the year is…
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