In layman's terms, most people conceptualise having OCD as being particular, methodical, a clean freak or likes certain numbers. In actual fact, OCD, which stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is...
Many people experience trauma in their lifetime and everyone can experience this differently and there is no ‘right way’ to respond to a traumatic event. The overarching experience is that...
What does Neuroaffirmative mean? Firstly we need to explain the term “neurodivergent”. Neurodivergent people are those who experience neurological differences from the recognised norm. These include conditions such as Autism, ADHD,...
The role of an occupational therapist (OT) is to support people, families and communities to reach their health and well-being goals by working on the areas of their life that...
Speech Pathologists are often a first point of contact for families after they receive a diagnosis of Autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) commonly results in difficulties with language and social...
Listening can be highly effective. However, it’s not easy because parents have to actively “do nothing”. Listening can be very effective for helping children who are feeling nervous and/or worried...
Attending therapy, especially the first session, can be a daunting experience for many people. This is completely normal, and it is often helpful once you know what to expect as you navigate...
Prior to seeing a psychologist there are some key pieces of information that it is good to know. First and foremost, psychology should ALWAYS be collaborative. When developing a plan for...
A traumatic event, according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - 5th Edition) (a guide psychologists’ use to diagnose mental disorders), refers to an event which...
‘Trauma’ is usually regarded by psychologists as ‘exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violation’. This exposure includes the direct experience of traumatic events, witnessing or learning...