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Dopamine Burnout and the Digital Connection
Posted By Christina Rains,
28/11/2024 10:00 AM Do you find yourself endlessly scrolling your phone? Is every second of your spare time seen as an opportunity to be stimulated either through entering the Tik Tok video reel vortex, scrolling Instagram/Facebook, swiping through tinder, bingeing on a Netflix or stan series, online gambling or e-shopping. On top of this do you feel like you’re living in a perpetual state of exhaustion, along with energy depletion. Are you devoid of motivation to do the things you feel you should and need to be do...
The Psychology of Holiday Traditions
Posted By Brittney Bogotto,
25/11/2024 14:00 PM As the holiday season arrives, we often find ourselves immersed in familiar rituals—decorating, gathering, and celebrating in ways that connect us to family, community, and culture. These traditions do more than evoke warm memories as they have a profound impact on our mental health. For many, traditions offer a sense of stability and joy. For others, they may come with challenges, such as stress or grief. The good news? You can reshape or create new traditions to better enjoy the holiday...
The Mind is the Body – Part 4 – Holistic Health and Mental Health part 3
Posted By Shayne Pattie,
28/10/2024 10:50 AM This blog series will be where I discuss sections from my book ‘My Eclectic Human Body’ to demonstrate how mental health is more than just the mind. Many people know that Yoga and Mental Health work well together, but any exercise, if appropriate can be used to improve mental health. Previously I ran a Mindfulness Pilates group when I worked in the NGO (Non-Government Organisation) sector. What is Pilates Joseph Pilates introduced the world to his method of training (in the 1930’s) that...
Pop Psychology
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24/09/2024 15:00 PM Popular Psychology or Pop Psychology has come to the forefront due to the upcoming fame acquired by consultants, authors, lecturers and entertainers who have provided insights and knowledge to the general public about human behaviour and mental health. Because of this, many psychological and clinical terms that have been utilised by professionals have now become popularised language amongst the masses. This movement has been great to help people understand aspects of themselves, others and...
Is Your Child Having Challenges in School? The NEPSY-II Could Provide Answers.
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20/09/2024 13:00 PM As parents, it’s hard to see your child struggle in school—especially when you know they have the potential to do so much more. Whether your child is struggling to stay focused, having trouble retaining information, or facing difficulties with behaviour and social interactions, these issues can impact not only their academic performance but also their overall well-being. Fortunately, the Developmental Neuropsychological Assessment Second Edition (NEPSY-II) offers a comprehensive and...
Marathon Couples Counselling: A Deep Dive into Intensive Therapy for Relationships
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05/09/2024 10:00 AM It can be hard to carve out space for personal relationships in our fast-paced world. Yet, when couples run into serious difficulties, the old standbys of weekly counselling sessions and time apart may not be enough. Remedies like these tend to act more on the surface of problems than on their deeper, often hidden, roots. So, let's now consider an alternative that may be unfamiliar to some and that certainly is not as well endorsed as traditional couples counselling. It's called "marathon...
The Mind is the Body – Part 4 – Holistic Health and Mental Health part 2
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04/07/2024 10:49 AM This blog series will be where I discuss sections from my book ‘My Eclectic Human Body’ to demonstrate how mental health is more than just the mind. Psychologists and other health professionals have recently begun revisiting a more holistic approach to psychology and mental health. The term Holistic Health has many interpretations, however, I will be using this term to describe various ideas that directly and indirectly improve a person's mental health. Light and Melatonin – One of the main...
THE MIND IS THE BODY – PART 3 – HOLISTIC HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
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04/07/2024 10:45 AM This blog series will be where I discuss sections from my book ‘My Eclectic Human Body’ to demonstrate how mental health is more than just the mind. Psychologists and other health professionals have recently begun revisiting a more holistic approach to psychology and mental health. The term Holistic Health has many interpretations, however, I will be using this term to describe various ideas that directly and indirectly improve a person's mental health. Sleep – our brain operates with five...
Common Myths and Misconceptions About Autism Diagnosis
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25/06/2024 11:00 AM In Australia, like in most developed nations, the understanding and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have improved over the years. However, this isn't to say that myths and misconceptions about this condition have disappeared. Understanding the contemporary issues, debates, and state-of-practice in ASD diagnosis and aims for intervention provides a context in which we can accomplish the unchanging goal of diagnosing kids who need it and providing them with evidence-based, effective...
What Are Schema Modes
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28/02/2024 09:00 AM Schema Therapy was developed by Jeffrey Young to assist treatment resistant clients and those with long-standing disorders. Schemas, as defined by Young are: wide-ranging and persistent patterns or themes encompassing memories, emotions, cognitions, and bodily sensations concerning ourselves and our relationship with others originating in childhood or adolescence embellished throughout our life and substantially dysfunctional. When in emotional distress, because early...