September 6, 2015

What’s ACT all About Anyway?

Have you heard about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Referred to as ACT (as opposed to the acronym A.C.T), ACT is one of a newer generation of cognitive therapies. The aim of ACT is to experience your definition of meaning and richness in your life while accepting the unwanted or uncomfortable […]
August 31, 2015

Chronic Pain – the Good, the Bad and the Painful

Chronic pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Unlike short-term (acute) pain, chronic pain can last for months or even years and can be present without a clear cause. It is estimated that 20 per cent of Australians live with […]
August 17, 2015

Sleep Deprived?

With all the different roles we each tackle every day – from work to parenting, to being a friend or a partner, a household manager/cleaner/cook, to fitting in exercise, and the never-ending list of other random tasks that seem to crop up, sometimes, if not often, it’s our sleep that […]
August 5, 2015

Adult Colouring for Stress and Anxiety

Is Adult Colouring More Than Just a Trend? You may have noticed adult colouring books appearing in bookshops and across social media. At first glance, colouring might seem like an activity designed purely for children. However, research and clinical experience suggest that adult colouring can be a simple yet effective […]
August 2, 2015

10 Tips for Bonding Securely with your Child

Research shows children who have secure bonds with their parents are better able to concentrate, have healthy social relationships, perform better academically, and best of all, feel good about themselves… So what constitutes a secure bond anyway? A secure “bond” is developed between caregiver and child when that care-giver is […]
May 7, 2014

The Four Horsemen of Relationships

Why Communication Matters More Than the Argument Conflict is a normal part of any relationship. However, what often determines the outcome isn’t the issue itself—it’s how partners communicate during conflict. Many couples find themselves arguing not about the original problem, but about tone, wording, or perceived intent. Over time, this […]

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