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School Refusal

School Refusal

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Download the printable PDF What is it? It’s not unusual for young people to sometimes feel anxious about going to school. For some, these feelings can be overwhelming and may build up until they result in school refusal, or “School Can’t”. The term “School Can’t” is...
Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain

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Download the printable PDF Chronic pain Chronic Pain refers to pain that persists for more than 12 weeks. It is a complex condition that can significantly impact an individual’s physical, psychological, and social well-being. While medical interventions play a crucial...
Masking

Masking

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Download the printable PDF What is masking? Masking is when someone hides or suppresses symptoms, behaviours, or difficulties they are experiencing. Sometimes masking can be done consciously, for example as a coping mechanism for needing to get through a challenging...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety

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Download the printable PDF Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a psychological treatment modality that focuses on acceptance, mindfulness, and behaviour change strategies to alleviate psychological distress and enhance psychological flexibility. When applied to...
Overcoming Hurdles in Therapy

Overcoming Hurdles in Therapy

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Download the printable PDF Author: Curtis Cavanagh Psychologist Embarking on a therapeutic journey can be a daunting yet transformative experience. As clients take the courageous step towards seeking psychological support, they often encounter common hurdles that, if...
Mindfulness with Children

Mindfulness with Children

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Download the printable PDF Written by: Mikayla Hancock PSYCHOLOGIST What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a word that a lot of us are familiar with, and perhaps even practice regularly. We can think of mindfulness as being present in the moment, and bringing our...
Infertility And The Emotional Toll Of IVF Treatment

Infertility And The Emotional Toll Of IVF Treatment

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Infertility Infertility is for some a very challenging and emotionally painful condition. There are a wide variety of causal factors underlying fertility issues and for some, Invitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a treatment option that can be undertaken to assist. While IVF...
Stroke & Neuropsychology

Stroke & Neuropsychology

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Download the printable PDF Download the printable PDF What is a stroke? Stroke is a neurological condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, leading to damage to brain cells. This damage can result in a range of physical and cognitive...
6 Tips for Coping with Panic Attacks

6 Tips for Coping with Panic Attacks

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Download the printable PDF Panic attacks are episodes of intense fear and discomfort that typically last several minutes and are accompanied by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and shortness of breath. Panic attacks can be very distressing and...
Maintaining well-being through the holiday period

Maintaining well-being through the holiday period

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Written by: Jac Tichbon Psychologist It is not unusual for the holidays to be a challenging time of year. During this time we might experience compounding stressors in our lives, such as end of year work commitments, financial stress, increase in social demands and...