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6 tips to accept your fear of uncertainty
I have never met a person who absolutely 100% loves the unknown. I have never met someone who actively enjoys all the curve balls that life throws at them. And for good reason – we humans often like predictability, comfort…
Welcoming our new full time psychologist
As the Director of Attuned Psychology, I am excited to welcome the latest new member of our team. Successful therapy is not all about having knowledge and skills and knowing the right techniques. So much of the change is facilitated…
Not a perfect parent? Imperfect parenting with imperfect children
Are you worried you are not the perfect parent? I have a confession to make up front……I have a professional crush on Dr Brene Brown. In my defence it appears I am not alone as her TED talk in 2010…
Catch more ZZZ’s; 8 tips to improve your sleep
Sleep. It feels good, it has amazing health benefits, it makes us more productive during the day, but many of us aren’t getting enough! To put this into context, 33 – 45% of Australian adults experience inadequate sleep, either duration…
Life is stressful; taking stock of your mental health.
The World Health Organisation defines mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope when life is stressful, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to contribute to her…
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…
Mad March… the challenges for entertainers
Right now as we speak thousands of performers are participating in the Adelaide Fringe Festival and are facing the excitement and challenge of performing and showcasing their talents. Some are facing their first show ever at a festival and the…
Can we face Life’s challenges by striving for happiness?
Last week I came across this article from the News Daily: Finding happiness comes down to three key things. The article uses data from the report What Makes Us Happy to conclude that well being comes down to a golden triangle…
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…