by Michelle Dean | Aug 11, 2021 | Burnout, COVID Care, Lockdown, Uncategorized
“What is your ‘COVID hobby’?”, “Have you tried anything new recently?”, “How are you spending lockdown?”. These are questions that I have often heard in conversation with family and friends over the past few weeks. With changes to routine and lifestyle over the past...
by Valerie Ling | Aug 17, 2020 | Burnout, Relationships
I was out for a walk today and noticed this sign. It looked like a regular tree out the front of a regular house. When I planned upwards I noticed that it was a very tall tree indeed. Branches of that size falling from that height would indeed cause some decent damage...
by Jessica Buster | Oct 28, 2019 | Anxiety, Burnout, Children, Depression, Mindfulness
When meeting children and parents, a common goal that parents mention is wanting their child to develop more resilience. It is an excellent goal to have, however it is also important to acknowledge that developing resilience is an ongoing and individual process. This...
by Intake Officer | Sep 20, 2018 | Burnout, Children, Psychology, Relationships, Self-Care
Checking in on Carers Caring for others is a privilege that comes at a sometimes very large cost. In particular the family and carers of those with chronic illness can experience stress, overwhelm and isolation. They may be unable to join in regular social activities,...
by Michelle Dean | Sep 7, 2018 | Adolescent Psychology, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, OCD, Procrastination, Psychology, Psychosis, Relationships, Self-Care, Trauma
Being a teenager can be hard. There are so many changes and challenges, from completing exams to friendship dramas to arguments with parents to friends struggling with mental health issues. At times, teenagers might find themselves or a friend struggling to cope with...
by Valerie Ling | Jul 17, 2018 | Burnout
Do you need a circuit breaker? Valerie LingValerie Ling, MClin Psych, BA(Hons), MAPS, Clinical Psychologist has a passion for helping people find their voice and continue to write their life’s story. Committed to prevent burnout and empowering individuals to...