September 2022

09 Sep

Posted at 07:00h in Anxiety, Assertiveness Skills Training, Australian Psychologists, Communication Difficulties, Mental Health, Psychology Help, Stress and Anxiety, Workplace Psychologist by

Today, assertiveness is one of the most effective communication methods to build better relationships and convey thoughts and feelings. A relationship built with assertive communication is usually based on mutual trust and respect. Assertive behaviour shows that you're brave enough to stand up for your...

09 Sep

Posted at 06:00h in Anxiety, Assertiveness Skills Training, Australian Psychologists, Communication Difficulties, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Workplace Psychologist by

If you frequently take on too many responsibilities because you find it difficult to say no, it might be especially helpful to you in reducing stress. Some people have a natural tendency to be assertive. But if you're not, you can develop assertiveness. Assertiveness can help...

05 Sep

Posted at 10:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Self-Compassion, Stress and Anxiety, Women’s Health by

Self-compassion is based on three principles- being aware of our own pain and suffering (whatever that may be and look like), acknowledging that pain and suffering, whilst difficult is a shared human experience, and then directing feelings of kindness and care towards ourselves as we...

03 Sep

Posted at 10:55h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Boundaries, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Neurodiversity by

Boundaries may be conceptualized differently by individuals, however essentially speaking to the concept of implementing a form of ‘limit’ between or around individuals. This may be seen as a line in the sand, an invisible wall, a spoken rule or scaffolding we may place around...