March 2022
Is telehealth for me?
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22/03/2022 14:00 PM Maybe you live in a regional town with limited access to mental health facilities. Or maybe you are unable to physically attend sessions. Whatever your circumstance, this is where telehealth can fill that gap. However as in most things in life there are pros and cons to using telehealth. To ensure you sign up for the best system that helps your circumstances, I’ve collated non-exclusive details as follows: PROS & CONS The Pros Convenience, flexibility, comfortability, having easy access to...
Behaviour Reinforcement for Children
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22/03/2022 14:00 PM Behaviour Reinforcement for Children Does your child ever do something that makes you think “If only they would do that all the time!”, or “I wish they would stop doing that!”? If so, you will be happy to hear that it is possible to make this happen. Behaviours Serve Functions If a childs behaviour is occurring consistently or increasing in frequency, it is being reinforced in one way or another. Reinforcement is not just receiving a reward, it refers to anything that maintains or increases a...
Learn how to relax
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11/03/2022 12:50 PM JUST RELAX Psychologists can help you Learn how to Relax Relaxing seems simple in theory but without regular practice of appropriate strategies, stress can creep up on us. It is a common misconception to think “I don’t need to implement relaxation strategies as I am not feeling that stressed”. Relaxation strategies along with psychological skills development are equally focused on preventing, as well as treating the problem. In our busy lifestyles we can neglect to prioritise prevention over t...
What Is Schema Therapy and When Is It Needed?
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01/03/2022 10:00 AM Schema therapy is a modern style of therapy that incorporates components of emotion-focused therapy, attachment theory, psychoanalysis, and CBT, among others, by delving deeper into maladaptive coping strategies, emotions, and the causes of mental health issues. It's an integrative method to treating personality disorders and other mental health issues that don't usually respond to traditional treatments. It can be very beneficial in the treatment of borderline personality disorder. You'll work...