Building Emotional Agility
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12:07 am, 5 November 2021
Being emotionally agile or resilient doesn’t mean that we don’t experience emotion or have difficult days. Being emotionally “healthy” involves experiencing all our emotions, difficult and pleasant.
Emotionally agile individuals are open to experiencing their thoughts, emotions and...
Connection & self care during lockdown
Posted by admin 3:13 am, 27 September 2021
With restrictions easing, we begin to hear a sigh of relief. Our homes have been a one stop shop for family time, couple connection, school and work. It is also the place where each individual has tried to prioritise their own health and self-care. To survive these lockdowns, we have needed psychological...
How to Manage Emotional Distress
Posted by admin 4:01 am, 16 May 2020
Life can be tough. Whether your distress relates to a stressful or traumatic event or is there despite most areas of your life going well, many people experience significant levels of distress resulting in a sense of hopelessness and overwhelm.
Most often, at the time of significant distress,...
How Happy Couples Connect and Thrive by Mary Cantrill, Couple Therapist
Posted by admin 12:05 am, 2 May 2020
What is intimacy? Often when we think about intimacy, sex comes to mind. This is quite a normal link as the words “sex” and “intimacy” are frequently used interchangeably. However, the true meaning of intimacy is “in to me see”. It is foundational for a long lasting relationship throughout...
Paradise or Prison – Locked in with a loved one by Mary Cantrill, Couple Therapist
Posted by admin 8:03 am, 26 April 2020
During the age of coronavirus we find ourselves in a very different existence. Our relationship experiences are no longer as easily moderated with the breathing space we were once able to create through having time apart. The usual coping mechanisms such as hanging out with friends, hitting the gym,...
Surviving COVID-19- Tips for managing mental health
Posted by admin 1:37 am, 15 April 2020
While self-isolation is important for managing COVID-19, it may have a significant impact on mental health. Mindright recommend the following for mood, anxiety and stress management during isolation.
Set a routine: Go to bed and wake up at a reasonable time and set a routine for...
Online telehealth sessions during COVID-19
Posted by admin 2:33 am, 8 April 2020
We are limiting risk of COVID-19 exposure for clients and the Mindright team by going online where possible. Some in person consultations will continue depending on the client’s situation and their clinician. You can clarify these details by contacting the practice by email or phone.
Research...
Treating Addiction for Adolescents
Posted by admin 2:43 am, 6 February 2019
Almost 75% of 12-17 year olds have tried alcohol and approximately 15% have tried drugs including cannabis, inhalants and other recreational drugs. 65% of Australians are regular gamers and 93% of households own at least one gaming device. Concerns have increased regarding internet gaming addiction...
Excluding Children from School can Trigger Long Term Psychological Difficulties
Posted by admin 3:48 am, 11 September 2017
Suspension and expulsion are regular methods for managing behavioural (and at times emotional) problems in the school environment. A recent study of 5000 school-aged children, their parents and teachers found that children who have been excluded from school even for just 1-2 days (most often through...
Shared Custody Reduces Stress for Children
Posted by admin 3:47 am, 11 September 2017
A recent study in Sweden of 807 children from different living environments found that children living in shared parental custody arrangements reported significantly less stress than children living with only one parent. These results continued to be significant when controlling for conflict between...