In the midst of a hectic day—whether you're facing a looming deadline, navigating family drama, or wrestling with stress—you’ve probably heard someone say, “Just breathe.” But more than a familiar phrase, this simple advice is deeply rooted in psychological science....
ADHD is a spectrum; no two people experience it the same way. This diversity means assessments and supports need to be personalised. Some individuals may struggle most with attention, others with impulsivity, and others with emotional regulation or social...
Over the past several decades, the way autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is understood has developed and changed. As research has expanded, so too has the way clinicians identify and diagnose autism. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is used...
We all know that exercise is good for us, but we now have more evidence of its beneficial impact on mood. Recent research has suggested that exercise may relieve depression as effectively as antidepressants This recently published article from New Scientist by Carissa...
Parenting – the good, the bad and the “good enough” Parenting is by far one of the greatest responsibilities in life. It can be the most rewarding, humbling, and challenging experience all at once. Most parents want to get this parenting gig right and feel a lot of...
The DNA-V model is a strength-based psychological framework designed to help young people Many people associate teenage years and early adulthood (roughly between 16 and 24 years old, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) with...
Let's talk about the importance of sleep. We’ve all heard that the recommended amount of sleep is 8 hours per night. That means, if you live to be 90, you’ll have spent about 30 years of that asleep. That’s one third of your entire life. Sleep, or lack of it, doesn’t...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, said like the word ‘act’) is an orientation in psychotherapy, which aims to help people to lead meaningful lives; accepting what is out of your personal control and committing to actions that will improve your situation and your...
The Bullying No Way: National week of action is 11 to 15 August 2025 The following article describes different types of bullying and was sourced from the Bullying No Way web page (https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/understanding-bullying/types-of-bullying) Bullying is...
We live in a time when we are almost always online, whether working, relaxing, or just filling spare moments. As soon as we have a free moment, we reach for our phones to scroll through social media or watch videos. We may feel that we are not able to simply sit with...
You’re in the kitchen cooking dinner and you hear your kids screaming at each other in the next room. It’s the iPad, again. “That’s it, I’m sick of it” you think to yourself. You see your eldest, little Miss Sarah smack her little brother Johnny. “Time out!” you call....
Why Self-Compassion is Way Better Than Self-Criticism Let’s face it – we’ve all been there. You mess up at work, fail a test, or make a mistake in front of people, and the first thing that happens is a whole flood of negative thoughts. “I’m so dumb,” “I can’t believe...