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Edited by Jill Wright,
It took a new puppy to discover just how out of touch I'd been with my neighbourhood since the death of our British bulldog, Basil. Now, walking with Zac, our chocolate miniature poodle, in Albert Park twice a day, introduced me to people I'd not met before, although they lived across the street, around the corner, just a few houses...
By Dr. Miriam Grossbaum,
As I was sitting here waiting for inspiration to write a blog post for this newsletter, I asked my nine-year-old what she thought adults should know about nine-year-olds. She thought for a moment, shrugged her shoulders and then said questioningly ‘That they are awesome?’.I couldn’t help but smile and agree with her. I thought her comment was particularly poignant given...
By Rebecca Carlson,
Caring for a loved one struggling with physical or mental illness can be taxing. Often we put our own needs aside, while we focus instead on a loved one who is in pain or unwell. Unfortunately too often we overlook the fact that this has physical and mental consequences for ourselves. It is so easy to see what the other...
Edited by Jill Wright,
Just in case you're worried about the fact that from time to time you find yourself engaged in conversation ... with yourself ... it's not a sign that you should seek professional help. As a recent article in the New York Times points out, talking to yourself - what the professionals call "external self talk" - isn't eccentric. It's something...
(This post is by one of Psychology Melbourne's corporate psychologists, Gavin Sharp). Often an organisation is faced with the task of restructures, downsizing or resizing, which are often indicators for impending redundancies. If you are to speak to staff who may be departing your organisation, consider the support you can provide for them. Career Transition or Outplacement are services which...
Edited by Jill Wright,
I was with a friend and her four-year-old son in the offices of a maternal and child health centre when the nurse told my friend to “Get him assessed immediately!.” According to the nurse, “It could be Autism Spectrum, but most likely a mild form.” I know from personal experience that the boy does have poor emotional regulation, and low...
By Rebecca Carlson,
Would you like to be able to maintain your focus longer, work more efficiently, be more relaxed, or be more engaged in day to day life? These are just some of the benefits that can come from the practice of mindfulness. So, what is mindfulness? Mindfulness teaches us to focus our attention on the present. Often we get caught...
Edited by Jill Wright,
Narrative therapy works on the basis that we are constantly re-writing our life story. When we get stuck in life this might indicate a need to re-write our narrative. Well known Narrative psychologist, Dan McAdams views identity as made up of the constantly evolving stories people tell themselves about themselves, in a bid to find unity and purpose in their...
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) are well recognised services that assist employees and employers manage psychological difficulties that affect work, but may be social, familial or work related. Taking a holistic psycho-social view of employees is an important step to happier and healthier workplaces. EAPs are work base early intervention approaches aimed at preventing or early intervention and identifying and resolving...
Edited by Jill Wright,
ADHD is characterized by a persistent behavior of inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsivity, which is stronger in presentation than what is usually observed in an adult or children of a normal development. These three factors: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, are the main forms of presentation that can vary in their symptoms and intensity. Those with ADHD find it difficult to not only...