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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…
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…
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…
AFL star courageously tackling mental health issues
Wishing all the best for Lance Buddy Franklin as he receives treatment for a mental health illness. With all the media attention this may be difficult and also highlights how the stigma around mental health is still well and truly…
Would you have survived this X Factor feedback from judge Natalia Kills?
In just a few minutes, another individual’s dream is crushed…… Over the last few years as reality TV shows featuring aspiring young artistic talent have taken hold, we have watched with bated breath as the judgments have been laid down,…
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…
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