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Most of us can identify with the word anxiety. We know what it means. We can describe it. And in describing it, we are going into using words. Responding to the concept of anxiety by talking and thinking our way through the anxiety. Anxiety is a state of being. It is a feeling of over [...]
If I asked you to make a list of all the people in the world you loved, would you include yourself on that list? And if it was on that list, would it be number one or how far down would it be? “Why is self-love important?” you might ask. You probably think that self-love [...]
Is there a food that you have labelled good or bad? A food that is off limits when you are trying to be good, and watch what you eat? A food that you know if you have one mouthful, you will have no control thereafter. For me, that food would have to be chocolate cake. [...]
So many women I see at my practice feel extremely self conscious and ashamed about their bodies. Why is that? I said in my post about Staying body positive back in March... "The thoughts you have about your body are influenced by the messages you received from parents, caregivers, siblings, peers, your culture, the media, [...]
Life is busy. So much to do, so little time. So much time spent prioritising the things that we think are important and relegating the things that perhaps seem less so. In our fast-paced lives, slowing down, taking time to notice how we are truly feeling is often ignored, numbed, or pushed down in the [...]
Nations all over the world choose a month each year to focus on mental health. In the US it's May and in Australia we acknowledge mental health nationally in October each year, but you know what, we can use every month to acknowledge mental health in our community, to reduce its stigma and foster wellbeing [...]
As another Easter is behind us and we contemplate the value of the long weekend, our ability to celebrate with family and friends is even more special during these COVID times. Being able to raise a glass, recite blessings or participate in communal prayer, acts as a buffer against anxiety, and allows us to embrace [...]
Yesterday I received another desperate call from a lady looking for an appointment with a psychologist. She had been to see her GP last year for a referral. She called several psychologists and left her name on waiting lists. Only one has called her back. This is not the first time I have heard this. [...]
The difference between a good body image day and a bad body image day has very little to do with the number on your scale and the size of your body. It only has to do with the thoughts in your head and your long-held beliefs. How many times have you gotten onto a scale [...]
These days it seems commonplace to talk about the latest show we are binge watching on Stan or Netflix. And if you’re not doing it, well that’s kind of not the norm. Then again, how many hours are we spending scrolling through Facebook and Instagram? Bingeing really. It’s all mind numbing, distracting you. Whether you’re [...]
