06 Nov 2020 Tips for Self Care from a Psychologist
In this video Psychologist Darren West offers up his tips on the SEEDS of self care. Watch his video to find out more and put these ideas into practice to...
25 Sep 2020 Understanding OCD
Do you know what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is? Watch this video to find out more. ...
23 Sep 2020 OCD treatment for children
Helping children understand what OCD actually is, is a very important part of treatment itself. OCD can lead to a lot of distress and confusion for the young person and their...
21 Sep 2020 OCD in children
For children and young people with OCD can be debilitating and distressing experience. What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? OCD is characterised by obsessions and compulsions. OCD can typically develop gradually,...
14 Sep 2020 What to do with OCD in kids
What to do when your brain gets stuck by Dawn Huebner is a fantastic self-help book for children who are suffering with OCD. It uses cognitive behavioural techniques to map...
08 Sep 2020 No, you are not ‘a little bit OCD’
If you were ever to suffer from OCD you would understand how offensive it is to say – ‘I’m a bit OCD’ when you like to line up your clothes...
31 Aug 2020 What is OCD?
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that affects two to three percent of the population (more than 500,000 Australians). It usually begins in late childhood or early adolescence. People...
31 Aug 2020 Helping children respond to trauma
Whether your child has been through a traumatic incident, witnessed one, or heard about it, they may be affected by an array of difficult emotions. Trauma could be school bullying,...
16 Aug 2020 PTSD Coach
PTSD Coach Australia is a mobile device app designed for use by Australian veterans and serving Defence force personnel. It is specifically for those with a diagnosis of Post Traumatic...
11 Aug 2020 Understanding trauma
In one of our earlier blogs this month, Clinical Psychologist Dr Kellie Cassidy discussed how common traumatic events are and how they may continue to affect us long after the...