Category Individuals
Emotional eating, what’s eating you? Part 1
Do you find yourself turning to food when stressed? Do you find yourself automatically scouring the pantry or fridge when bored? Do you seek comfort in food when sad? These are scenarios many of us will be familiar with and…
NAPLAN and anxiety: When the pressure is too much for your child
The countdown is on to the next NAPLAN tests in South Australian schools, due in May 12-14, 2015. Since the introduction of the NAPLAN testing in our schools, I have witnessed a growing number of parents in Adelaide expressing concerns…
Eight ways to increase your happiness and improve your stress levels by practicing self compassion and self care
It is incredible how we are able to do so much for others these days, but do little for ourselves without negotiating whether or not we deserve it, or without feeling guilty after having done it. While writing this blog…
Top 10 Performance Tips for Adelaide Fringe Artists
Performing in any field means exposing yourself to others’ judgment. Yet TV shows such as The Voice and the X Factor – with their bank of cameras, savage judges and audience of millions reveal the particularly harsh reality of the…
The Adelaide Bush Fires – Coping with Trauma and Loss
In the wake of the recent devastating bush fires in the Adelaide Hills, having experienced past bush fires myself, as well as being partner to a Captain in the CFS and an Adelaide Hills resident, I have taken some time…
Surviving Christmas in the Face of Grief and Loss
As the year draws to an end, and Christmas approaches I have taken some time to reflect upon what to me was the most heartbreaking and defining period of my life. For the first time last year, as a family…
Go home on time day – How is your work/life balance?
Go Home on Time Day, is a day created by the Australia Institute to create a conversation about the impact work has on our mental health, relationships and workplaces. Did you know that Australian workers donate $110 billion of unpaid…
I’m pregnant and I’m petrified. Am I going to hurt my baby?
So you’re pregnant. According to Hollywood and any other social media, you should be surrounded by an ever-radiant glow. You should also have gorgeous black and white photos of your evenly curved belly, to go in your scrap book of…
Mental health begins with you: A psychologist shares 10 promises to herself on World Mental Health Day
As part of Mental Health Week, I want to join in the national initiative and “make a promise to myself” regarding my mental health. And firstly, I want to applaud the 2014 theme: “Mental Health begins with you”. This catchy…
Seize the Day…A reflection on Robin William’s death
In memory of Robin Williams, an incredible talent as both an actor and a comedian, I am taking this opportunity to express the impact he made on my life. I feel compelled to write in the midst of my sadness…