At this time there are many disappointments both children and adults are having to cope with as events and much looked forward to trips and activities have to be cancelled due to Corona virus. In this video Clincial Psychologist Kellie Cassidy provides some tips on...
It’s normal for kids and teenagers to feel down, angry or irritable from time to time. But when these difficult feelings start to linger for longer periods of time, they may start to impact on a child’s ability to function as they usually do. This might be a sign of...
In this video I discuss the concepts of resilience. Importantly new research on resilience suggests that we don’t just need to bounce back, but we also need to bounce forward. That is we need to develop new skills to continually enhance our life. Watch the video...
Death and dying is not a common topic that occurs in our day-to-day conversations. It is often a difficult topic to talk about as well! Many avoid bringing up conversations about death or dying because they may be upsetting and feelings of discomfort may surface when...
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 remember the essential skills and concepts children need to be resilient and cope in life.The...
