by Valerie Ling | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID Care
It can be harder on us to practice social isolation if you live on your own and you rely on having the company of others as a breather. Valerie LingValerie Ling, MClin Psych, BA(Hons), MAPS, Clinical Psychologist has a passion for helping people find their voice and...
by Valerie Ling | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID Care
We may not realise it, we are experiencing dramatic losses during this time of change. Taking care to attend to this will help in knowing why we may be feeling down. Valerie LingValerie Ling, MClin Psych, BA(Hons), MAPS, Clinical Psychologist has a passion for helping...
by Valerie Ling | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID Care
Decisions are being made so quickly during these times that we can feel like we have reached our limit. However, be aware that making decision on the run and with little resources yourselves could make things worse. Valerie LingValerie Ling, MClin Psych, BA(Hons),...
by Valerie Ling | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID Care
During these turbulent times we can try to exert control over our environment by worrying. This is because we look to have certainty in an uncertain world. However, recognising that the world was never really a certain place and re-investing our mind in other ways...
by Valerie Ling | Mar 26, 2020 | COVID Care
What do you feel when you look at this picture? For me, I instantly feel anxious and a kind of fear. Deep oceans feature in my dreams. I do not like swimming in the ocean when I can’t touch the bottom. It took me a really long time to figure this one out. What I...
by Lauren Chee | Mar 19, 2020 | COVID Care, Self-Care
At the Centre for Effective Living, we have been thinking about how the coronavirus situation is impacting our clients. In this blog, we wanted to highlight some tips for psychological well-being during COVID-19. In particular, we are mindful of individuals who may be...
