Category Adolescents
When hearing is not enough…
If I were to ask you whether you hear the people in your life, or do you listen to the people in your life, what would be your answer? The really interesting thing is that hearing and listening are actually…
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf – 7 steps to work with adrenalin surges when you perform
With the recent Rio Olympics coming to a close, it seems timely to explore what every-day Australians might be able to take away from the world class event. Are the gains from striving for world standard sporting and artistic heights…
Does your child have difficulty making friends? What can you do to help?
Having your child tell you he had no-one to play with at school or that he doesn’t have any friends is heartbreaking. Why didn’t he tell me yesterday? Has he just had a bad day? Is he being bullied? Surely he…
Recovering from an abusive relationship
Though widespread, domestic violence and abuse is often hidden and it can be difficult for victims to identify and understand that it is occurring in their relationship. One of the most complex forms of abuse to identify is emotional or psychological…
Is your psychologist a good fit for you?: 10 questions to ask yourself.
In my last blog: “Does your psychologist truly get you? – What really makes therapy work – A psychologist’s reflection” I explored the power of the therapeutic relationship and what I have learned over the years as to what makes…
Does your psychologist truly “get” you? What really makes therapy work – A psychologist’s reflection
In this complex demanding world, we are all searching for the best ways of achieving our goals as quickly as possible. As discussed in the previous blogs in this series on therapy, if you have come to the conclusion that…
Help, my amygdala has just been hijacked! The solution? Mindful parenting.
Remember that time when you were issuing the very last snuggle to your child before tucking them into bed? Your thoughts suggest a level of desperation and wishful thinking hoping that tonight will be the night that your precious little…
Building blocks: How Minecraft may actually be helping your child learn
I’ve had this conversation (or similar) with many parents who bring their child to me for an assessment to investigate why they might be having difficulties with their learning. It usually goes something like this: “What is she into? What…
Don’t be a distant Dad…disconnect the electronic devices and re-connect!
As a father, you have a really big impact on your child’s/children’s development. However it’s easy to lose sight of this or even find the time when you’re juggling work commitments, time for your partner, let alone time for yourself.…
Does the amount of sleep I get impact on my mental health? 7 tips to getting a better night’s sleep!
Have you ever had a late night and woken up feeling a little sleep deprived, grumpy, impulsive, sad or out of sorts and lethargic? Many of us have been there and this is a perfect example of how not enough…