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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…
Is finding the right psychologist to work with worth the investment?
I have previously written about why we don’t but could benefit from seeing a psychologist. So it’s time now to answer the all-important and opposite question – Is seeing a psychologist really worth my investment? In other words, how likely…
7 ways to cope with change
Rolling with the inevitable changes of life! Change brings uncertainty and invites the unknown. Not many of us like uncertainty. In fact, humans are hardwired to dislike it. It’s unsettling. So what can you do to adjust to change in…
All the reasons not to are bad ones: Why is it we don’t see a psychologist?
These days we are constantly being bombarded with information about what we need to do for our health. There’s an overwhelming amount of options and advice out there – from green juices, to eliminating sugar and caffeine, to interval training…
How to Overcome Stage Fright
It can actually be easy to nail that optimal performance and overcome stage fright. Easy? Yes way. Firstly, anxiety is not always detrimental to performance. You may already know this though. Except for that time that you were standing side…
The strength of knowing your strengths – enter the realm of positive psychology
When was the last time you stopped to think about what is going right in your life? Or thought about what are your unique personal qualities that other people might be drawn to? Right now, grab a pen and paper…
Mindfulness: A vehicle to overcome obstacles, reduce your stress and improve your quality of life
How often do you find yourself reading a whole page only to find you have taken nothing in? Or sending an email then wondering what you had written or if you had sent it to the right people? Ever realised…
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…
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…
Are your communication patterns ruining your relationship? How to spot the four horsemen of your relationship apocalypse.
Is your communication with your partner failing? Watch out for the Four Horses of the Apocalypse…. One of the most common comments I hear from couples when asked what has brought them to seek couple therapy is “We never seem…