Coping Skills

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 […]
March 11, 2014

Suicide – The Warning Signs and Seeking Help

Many individuals and families are affected by suicide, with 2, 132 deaths by suicide in Australia alone in 2009 (ABS , 2011). Suicidal thoughts can be a common response to a crisis, particularly when people feel trapped and unable to see a way out. Being given the opportunity to discuss […]
February 4, 2014

Parent Burnout and Stress

Why Your Wellbeing Matters as a Parent Children are highly sensitive to the emotional climate of the home. Often, they reflect what’s happening around them—when stress levels rise, behaviour can follow. That’s why parent self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. When you feel calmer, more regulated, and supported, you’re better able […]
October 28, 2013

Improve Wellbeing with Helpful Thinking – All about the “C” in CBT

An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most thoroughly researched approaches to psychological treatment. A search for CBT in Google Scholar returns almost 1 million results. What we know from all of this research is that for most people, CBT will be helpful […]

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