23 Jul 2019 How to accept unhelpful thoughts
We often try to control our thoughts and feelings, by engaging in behaviours that alleviate any discomfort in the short term, however, in the long term are not so helpful....
23 Jul 2019 How to Stop it
In this video Dr Kellie Cassidy, Clinical Psychologist, discusses the problems caused when we try to control our thoughts and feelings. When we try to avoid, distract or ‘stop’ our...
20 Jul 2019 Don’t try to control thoughts and feelings – Accept instead
In this video Clinical Psychologist Karri Stewart discusses strategies for accepting thoughts and feelings as an alternative to trying to control them. We know that trying to control thoughts and...
14 Jul 2019 Book Review: The Happiness Trap
The Happiness Trap is a comfortable read suited to the general population, clients and therapists alike. It is based on a type of therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT as...
14 Jul 2019 Can your child bounce back?
Developing resilience is essential for children so that they may succeed in life. The Bounce Back Acronym developed by McGrath and Noble (2017) is a handy way to identify and...
07 Jul 2019 Building Resilience in Children
We all face difficulties in our lives. Children are not immune to this. Building resilience in our children is vital to their future wellbeing. But what exactly is resilience and...
02 Jul 2019 How to stop ‘it’
One of the questions I am frequently asked as a psychologist is “How do I stop it?” ‘It’ being the client’s depression, anxiety, uncomfortable thoughts or feelings, or whatever ever...
30 Jun 2019 Book Review: What To Do When Bad Habits Take Hold
What to do when Bad Habits take hold by Dawn Huebner is a fantastic book that we frequently recommend at the practice. Watch the video to find out more about...
30 Jun 2019 How to Stay Motivated When Changing Habits
This video discusses the steps required to stay motivated when you are trying to make a change in your life. when we are tryign to change a habit it can...
24 Jun 2019 Staying Motivated when Changing Habits
Often we make the decision that we would like to make changes or undertake new resolutions only to have them fail not long after we undertake the changes. I recall...