by Katelyn Tasker | Apr 19, 2021 | Anxiety
For those who experience persistent, disabling, or overwhelming anxiety it is normal to wonder if it will ever fully go away. However, while there are excellent, evidence-based treatments available to help manage anxiety, it wouldn’t be right to say that we could...
by Michelle Dean | Apr 5, 2021 | Anxiety, Mindfulness
Uncertainty is a feeling that makes many people uncomfortable and that many people struggle to tolerate. People who struggle with tolerating uncertainty often perceive uncertainty, unpredictability, and doubt as awful and unbearable experiences. They often describe...
by Jessica Buster | Mar 23, 2021 | Anxiety, Child Psychology, Children
Many enquiries are often made to support children with Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Indeed, these neurodiverse children can display some challenging behaviour and experience difficulties with their wellbeing. However, other common...
by Lauren Chee | Dec 1, 2020 | Anxiety, Self-Care
Do you have an ‘Impossible Task’? Coined by M. Molly Backes on Twitter, an ‘Impossible Task’ can be anything – starting an assignment, going grocery shopping, or making a phone call. The task may seem simple enough, but for you it’s overwhelming and all too much. Even...
by Michelle Dean | Oct 7, 2020 | Anxiety, Children
In my job I have had the pleasure of working with numerous young people over the years prepare to sit their HSC exams. As the 2020 HSC exams approach for another year, I have found myself again discussing these ‘big exams’. It is not uncommon for these conversations...
by Jessica Buster | Sep 18, 2020 | Anxiety, Children, Relationships
What is Bullying? As children grow and learn, they are constantly navigating social relationships and learning how to interact with others. Sadly, for many children, this also means learning to cope with bullies. Bullying is a pattern of behaviour – it is a set of...
