17 June 2015
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HOPE
I have just finished reading Making Hope Happen: Create the Future You Want for Yourself and Others by Lopez.
Lopez views hope like oxygen in that we cannot live without...
14 June 2015
De-escalating Aggression
Helping to de-escalate aggression
Many clients ask me for advice on how to de-escalate aggressive situations. The most common situation that I am asked about is aggressive...
9 June 2015
4-7-8 Falling Asleep Technique Invented By Harvard Professor Weil
How to perform the 4-7-8 technique:
Take the position that is most comfortable for you: sitting, standing, laying. If you are sitting hold your back in a straight position....
27 May 2015
Being Assertive
Assertiveness is a core skill that allows people to communicate effectively with loved ones, friends and work colleagues, and allows people to have successful and rewarding relationships...
19 May 2015
WHY DO WE ENJOY TRAVELING?
As I get ready for a trip it makes me wonder what is it in the brain that activates this sense of excitement and pleasure. there has been ample research suggesting the benefits of...
18 May 2015
Preventing Burnout at Work
Many people experience ‘burnout’ in their work life. Burnout refers to a feeling of low motivation, low energy and feeling like you are unable to cope with the demands of your...
8 May 2015
Adult Attachment Styles
Our style of attachment affects everything from our partner selection to how well our relationships progress to, sadly, how they end. That is why recognizing your attachment pattern...
29 April 2015
Behavioural Activation and Value Driven Action
The lethargy cycle in depression represents at pattern that often occurs when people are depressed that is an interaction between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. When people...
27 April 2015
Is there such a thing as recreational drug use
In the last year I have seen a significant increase in ‘recreational drug use’ especially among middle aged men and women. What gets me thinking is most of these adults...
9 April 2015
Finding a genetic cause for anorexia nervosa
Recently a survivor of anorexia nervosa and a psychiatrist at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Dr Fiona Wagg, went on ABC Radio to raise awareness about a study that is currently being...