Self-Compassion

03 Nov

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Psychologists use this term to highlight the pattern where individuals rely heavily on others for emotional validation and fulfillment, outsourcing their emotional needs to external sources....

03 Jun

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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria or RSD is characterised by heightened emotional sensitivity and a strong fear of rejection or criticism. The symptoms of RSD can manifest in various ways, impacting social interactions, academic or professional performance, and overall emotional well-being....

17 Feb

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Sleep is a critical component of overall health and well-being, with numerous benefits for physical, mental, and emotional functioning. This blog looks at how a psychologist can help with sleep difficulties. ...

18 Jan

Posted at 22:43h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, depression, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Self-Compassion, Stress, Women’s Health, Workplace Psychologist by

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

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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...

09 Sep

Posted at 19:00h in Anxiety, Assertiveness Skills Training, Australian Psychologists, Communication Difficulties, COVID-19, depression, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Self-Compassion, Stress, Women’s Health, 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 18:48h in Anxiety, Assertiveness Skills Training, Australian Psychologists, Communication Difficulties, COVID-19, depression, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Self-Compassion, Stress, Women’s 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 22:06h in Anxiety, Australian Psychologists, depression, Melbourne Psychologist, Mental Health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Self-Compassion, Stress, Women’s Health, Workplace Psychologist 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...