15 May Dealing with Stress in the Workplace: Why Am I Feeling Anxious and Unable to Stop Thinking About Work??

Posted at 14:17h in Anxiety, Assertiveness Skills Training, Australian Psychologists, Boundaries, Communication Difficulties, Depression Treatment, Emotional Dysregulation, Making Decisions, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Self-Compassion, Sleep Problems, Stress and Anxiety, Workplace Psychologist by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Experiencing anxiety and persistent work-related thoughts can stem from multiple factors, including elevated stress levels, heavy workloads, looming deadlines, or a fear of not meeting expectations. Let's delve into effective ways to manage workplace stress, identify and understand common anxiety triggers in a work setting,...

17 Jan Navigating Relationship Challenges

Posted at 07:50h in Australian Psychologists, Making Decisions, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Mindfulness and Somatic Practice, NDIS and Disability Supports, Online Psychologist and Telehealth, Psychology Help, Relationship Breakup, Self-Compassion, Stress and Anxiety by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

Relationships are a complex blend of beauty and challenges. We explore how our responses to our partner plays a pivotal role in shaping the course of a relationship. Have you ever wondered how to navigate a healthier relationship and to identify patterns that may impact...

18 Jan Reflecting on the Covid-19 Lockdown and Impact on Mental Health & Motivation Post-Lockdown

Posted at 10:00h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, COVID-19, Depression Treatment, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Polyvagal Theory, Self-Compassion, Stress and Anxiety, Workplace Psychologist by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

During the COVID, it was no doubt as the lockdowns tracked along, the more evident that our mood, energy levels, motivation, hope, interest in usual activities, increased feelings of frustration and anger and thoughts including “what is the point” …started to heighten. These strategies will assist...

18 Jan Learning to Manage Symptoms of ADHD: Recent Adult Diagnosis of ADHD

Posted at 10:00h in ADHD psychologist, ADHDer, Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Online Psychologist and Telehealth, Psychology Help, Self-Compassion by Positive Wellbeing Psychology

The ADHD brain is like a race car - and every car needs brakes, a steering wheel, and gas. There is one problem though. You have bicycle brakes. Your brakes are not strong enough to control the powerful brain you’ve got. Sometimes, you race straight...

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05 Sep How to Tame the Inner Critic and Cultivate Self-Compassion

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 Positive Wellbeing Psychology

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...