Category Attuned Life
How to help men who have depression
I recently read an article about how Depression is different for men. Article: In men depression is different According to the statistics in the article, men are less likely to become depressed than women; however this does not represent the…
How to heal and move forward when relationships change or breakdown.
Healing and moving forward from the breakdown of any relationship that holds meaning for us or that we attach value to can be a difficult journey to navigate. It may be the breakdown of an intimate relationship, the dissolving of…
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…
The pitfalls of positive thinking
Has someone ever tried to cheer you up by saying, “Just think positive’? Or ever said that if you ‘Just think positive’ you’ll overcome an illness or stressful situation? Maybe you’ve told yourself you need to ‘Just think positive’ to…
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…
How to Understand and Manage Stress
Sometimes we get so busy and have so much stuff going on that we feel stressed and don’t seem to have the time to do anything. This can result in becoming overwhelmed and producing physical warning signs that tell us…
Couples Communication 101: How to solve problems by not problem-solving.
Couples often come to me seeking help to “resolve their issues.” There couldn’t be a more natural, well-intentioned request. It also happens to be an impossible one to achieve. Why? Because the research has shown that over two-thirds of the…
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…
Attuned Psychology Welcomes a new Practitioner from the States
Attuned Psychology is pleased to introduce you to Dr. Alexandra Guhde, our newest team member. Trained and licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in California, Alexandra arrives in North Adelaide well-versed in helping clients work through experiences of trauma, anxiety, and…
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…