5 Breaths to Calm

By |2022-07-11T14:24:30+10:00July 11th, 2021|Mindfulness, Self-care|

A common strategy given to people who suffer from anxiety is “relaxation”. Doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists, hypnotherapists, yoga instructors…(.the list is endless) tell clients that relaxation and breathing with help reduce the anxiety. And they are right. The problem is that many relaxation exercises take up to twenty minutes and involve lying still and concentrating. Clients ... [Read more now]

Crisis time or time for transformation?

By |2022-07-11T15:10:42+10:00March 30th, 2020|COVID-19|

There is a well-known idiom “No Pain No Gain” which is true. Humans tend not to exert themselves and grow when they are going through easy times. However, when faced with hardship we can dig deep and develop, grow, improve, re-make ourselves in ways we did not imagine possible. Right now, the whole world ... [Read more now]

Effective Psychological Treatment of Pain

By |2022-07-14T14:20:27+10:00August 8th, 2016|Mindfulness, Pain, Therapy and Therapists|

Do you suffer from persistent pain? Have you struggled to find effective remedies to reduce your pain? Psychologists are well suited to treat your pain according to the latest scientific findings. Definition of Pain Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual tissue damage or is described in terms of such damage ... [Read more now]

The benefits of remaining present – by Tara Hurster

By |2022-07-14T14:28:21+10:00June 8th, 2016|Mindfulness|

Have you ever taken the time out to truly unplug? Perhaps it was forced upon you when there was no mobile phone service or the power went out. Or maybe you consciously chose to let go of the screens, plans, worries and regrets and simply chilled out in the moment you were in. What do you ... [Read more now]

Do holidays cure anxiety?

By |2022-07-18T12:52:14+10:00February 25th, 2016|Anxiety, Holidays, Stress|

We all look forward to our holidays. By November of each year (in the Southern Hemisphere) we are counting the days till summer holidays are upon us. In fact, many people report that they feel energised all year until November when suddenly fatigue hits and desperation for a holiday break becomes paramount. With the best ... [Read more now]

What you can do to help your child’s anxiety.

By |2022-07-14T16:39:53+10:00May 18th, 2015|Children, Parenting|

The verdict is out. If you are an anxious person, your child will more likely be anxious too.  Therefore, you owe it to your child, as much as to yourself, to learn how to manage your anxiety. Tips for parents: Be honest with yourself.  How anxious are you on a daily basis? If you are ... [Read more now]

Combat anxiety by being creative

By |2022-07-18T12:53:25+10:00April 29th, 2015|Anxiety, Mindfulness|

We live in a world where technology dominates. It is well known that our generation is centered on our smart phones and many hours are spent focused on its small screen. Words like “creative pursuit”, “hobbies” and “personal fulfillment” are out of date. I cannot remember the last time I witnessed somebody knitting, crocheting, doing ... [Read more now]

Learn to be grateful

By |2022-07-14T18:11:28+10:00January 27th, 2015|Mindfulness|

When you think right, you will feel right. It is quite simple really: control your thoughts and mental well-being follows.   The treatment of anxiety and depression utilising CBT is all about controlling your thoughts and focusing on helpful thoughts. The big question that I am often asked though, is how do you control your ... [Read more now]

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