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Struggling to get out of bed this winter?
12/07/2021DepressionMany of us have heard of seasonal affective disorder (very aptly abbreviated to SAD), but we don’t necessarily know a lot about it, or… -
What is SAD?
29/06/2021DepressionMany people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and… -
What are psychoeducational assessments?
20/06/2021Assessment, ChildrenPsychoeducational assessments are primarily used to determine why your child may be struggling in school. It consists of a range of assessments, when interpreted… -
What are psychometric assessments?
17/06/2021AssessmentPsychometrics, by definition, are essentially measurements designed to measure areas of psychological interests. Just like medical professionals take our blood pressure, temperature and pulse… -
What is IQ?
25/05/2021AssessmentIQ stands for “Intelligence Quotient” and is a measure of human intelligence obtained through standardised tests. There are several areas that are assessed when exploring… -
Perfectionism in children
23/05/2021Children, PerfectionismPerfectionism is a pervasive feature that can impact on a child’s development and wellbeing. In today’s modern world, many children and adolescents can find… -
Understanding the cycle of perfectionism
10/05/2021PerfectionismFor those struggling with perfectionism, self-defeating thoughts and behaviours around reaching excessive and unrealistic expectation and standards can have significant impacts on various areas… -
What is perfectionism?
04/05/2021PerfectionismPerfectionism is not just about ‘being perfect’ or ‘doing things perfectly’. It’s more about striving for extremely high standards or even holding others to… -
Support needs of Siblings
20/04/2021Children, Family, Parenting, RelationshipsFor the majority of us our relationships with our brother and sisters are some of the most important in our lives. Sibling relationships can… -
Self-Care in a Caring Role
12/04/2021WellbeingWho are carers? When we talk about ‘carers’ this month, we are referring to people who provide unpaid care and support to someone with… -
Using Exposure therapy to help child anxiety
29/03/2021Anxiety, ChildrenChildhood anxiety can be debilitating and cause significant distress for children and parents alike. A primary maintaining factor of anxiety is avoidance of a… -
Tips for caring for someone with a mental health condition
28/03/2021FamilyOne in five Australians will experience an episode of mental illness in their lifetime. In many of these situations their friends and relatives will…