Tag Attuned Psychology
Deciding to forgive?

In our close relationships we may encounter challenges which are difficult to overcome and cause considerable distress. Many face the dilemma of a partner’s affair, or struggle to understand and stand up to emotionally manipulative family members or friends. At…
13 Reasons Why Season 2: It’s aim was to get us talking, so let’s do just that. (Part 1)

Series two of the controversial series 13 Reasons Why aired in May 2018 and does it have the public talking. Discussions about the show are running rampant in our schools, in our streets and are blowing up our social media…
You can’t choose your family but you can choose your friends

Would you agree that it can feel really good to like and be liked by other people? Being part of a group of friends can also bring a sense of belonging as well as be a lot of fun. While…
How to survive and thrive in Yr 12

As the half-way mark approaches for year 12 students, I thought it might be helpful to cover and remind students (and parents) of the things that can help a student in Year 12 thrive for the remainder of the year.…
Eat for Happiness: 5 Rules

Take notice, an American psychiatrist, Dr Drew Ramsey (MD) has been one of the loudest spokespeople advocating for more attention to the link between our diet and our master mood regulator – the brain. With epidemic levels of obesity and…
Five key steps to managing change

For someone who dislikes change, I have had more than my fair share over time. I’m lucky. For the most part I have been in the driving seat – choosing change rather than having this forced on me (odd I…
13 Reasons Why: It’s Got Our Attention, So Let’s Talk About It

13 Reasons Why. Chances are you have either watched it, heard about it or have been somewhat curious about the series. To update those who may not be familiar, 13 Reasons Why is a topical and popular US Netflix series…
Did you know that your body language shapes who you are?

What do we give away without even realising it? Our body language, including the way we stand or sit can affect the way others see us and how we see ourselves. Our non-verbal postures convey some powerful messages to others…
4 simple steps to quickly de-stress

If I had the opportunity to meet you for 5 minutes in your life today and share one helpful evidence-based tip, this would be a mindful pause technique to encourage you to “take a mindful pause every now and then”.…
Juggle better or juggle less? Demystifying the steps to taming stress and achieving work/life balance

“Seriously, how are you meant to juggle it all?” This post the other day on Facebook by a friend of mine made me stop to reflect……it seems we are all searching for solutions to this ongoing challenge. The elusive work/life…

