At different times in our lives we may need assistance choosing a therapist to help us resolve difficulties. We all encounter stressful and challenging life events such as relationship breakdown, family and work-related problems, illness or bereavement, to name a few. We may wish to review childhood events, to foster our self-esteem, or to develop skills to assist in daily …
LGBTQI+ Relationships Not surprisingly, same sex couples and those in LGBTQI+ relationships struggle with the same challenges we all face on the path to love and being in relationship. Communication difficulties, sexual intimacy, financial problems, conflict over shared household tasks and responsibilities, differences in parenting styles, and extended family relationship conflicts and expectations. Positive, healthy and fulfilling relationships form the basis …
Choosing a Psychologist, in Perth, Australia At different times in our lives we may need assistance choosing a Psychologist to help us resolve difficulties. We all encounter stressful and challenging life events such as relationship breakdown, family and work-related problems, illness or bereavement, to name a few. We may wish to review childhood events, to foster our self-esteem, or to …
This information sheet is provided by courtesy of the Gender Centre. The Gender Centre is in NSW and is an organisation funded by the NSW Government. Gendered interaction between adults and children begins as soon as the sex of a baby is known. From the moment we are born we are subject to a procession of gender-specific messages and expectations, …
Being Transgender and Transitioning are for every individual, unique. Understanding of how varied these experiences are is an important step towards acceptance of the process of transitioning LGBTQ+ people. Some begin by outwardly expressing their preferred gender around people that they know and trust. They often work their way up to living as their preferred gender by adopting the clothing …
Transgender Children – How Common are Transgender Children? The true prevalence of transgender children is unknown as there are few population-based research studies, but given the numbers now coming forward, figures as high as one in 500 are being suggested. Dr Michelle Telfer, a leading specialist in the area of gender diversity at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, says that there …
Helping teens to develop their strengths Helping teens to develop their strengths and awareness of their positive attributes can create a basis for parents to re-connect lovingly with their child. Knowing their own personal strengths helps people of all ages- including children and teenagers feel happier about themselves all-round. In addition to a better self awareness, a boosted self-esteem …
Taking on the responsibility of caring for your loved one may be challenging, but it also represents deep compassion, love, and selflessness. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a neurodegenerative disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to remember things, think clearly, communicate with others, and take care of themselves. In addition, …
“It’s not easy being superior to everyone I know” – Anonymous Narcissism vs Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is narcissistic personality traits taken to extremes, and is a mental condition in which people have a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. Despite the recent popularity of the term …
Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that changes the way a person thinks and functions over time. It is characterised by problems in thinking, learning, memory and judgment. Alzheimer’s disease is often diagnosed in the mild dementia stage, when it becomes clear to family and doctors that a person is having significant trouble with memory and thinking …
Life can be a balancing act for any adult, but if you find yourself constantly late and disorganised, overly distracted and forgetful, and overwhelmed by your responsibilities, you may have adult ADHD. Attention deficit disorder impacts many adults, and its wide variety of frustrating symptoms may hinder everything from your relationship to your career. Understanding ADHD Attention deficit disorder is …
Anger management is a learned skill, when anger gets out of control, it can lead to problems and make you feel like you’re at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. Anger is a basic human emotion, and we’ve all felt it. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with feeling angry – it is a completely normal, usually healthy, emotion, and …
If you’re considering psychotherapy, there are lots of options available. One of these options is group therapy. Joining a group may sound intimidating at first, but group members are almost always surprised by how rewarding the group experience can be. What should I expect? Group therapy involves one or more psychologists who lead a group of roughly five to fifteen …
Imagine your relationship is a car, and it’s been a while since your last oil change. You’ve noticed some strange noises coming from the engine that you haven’t heard before and a warning light appears on your dashboard. The air conditioning isn’t working. What would you do? You would probably call your nearest mechanic and book in for a tune-up. …
Anxiety in the workplace affects our capacity to do our work and our relationships at work. Anxiety affects over 2 million Australians. On average one in three women and one in five men experience anxiety in their life. Anxiety may increase over time and can affect our relationships with family and friends and how we go about our daily lives. …
Becoming a parent for the first time involves the greatest physical, emotional and social upheaval that most women will ever experience. In fact women are more likely to be affected by anxiety and depressive disorders during pregnancy and after childbirth than at any other time in their lives. In the lead up to becoming a mother for the first time …
What is Body Image and Mindful Eating? Body Image refers to the way we think and feel about, and see our body. Our body image can be influenced by our own beliefs but also the beliefs of our friends, family and society as a whole. An unhealthy body image can lead to us suffering low self esteem and can adversely …
Bullying in the Workplace Workplace bullying is repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed at a person or group of people by an employer, co-worker or other individual(s) at work that creates a risk to health and safety. It is a risk to health and safety because it may affect the mental and physical health of workers. Taking steps to prevent it …
Making Career Choices Life choices can create an exciting and meaningful time in a person’s life. Making these choices can also be confusing, complicated and frustrating. This article is written for those who are looking to take their first step into a new career or for those who are in the midst of their career but are feeling dissatisfied and …