Category Adolescents
Could perfectionism be harming your joy of dance?
In the world of dance, striving for perfection may be a cultural norm. Dancers get praised for the illusion of ‘perfection’ they create on the stage, teachers seek to cultivate it with displays of technical precision, and the focus of…
Body Shame and Self Blame
I sometimes experience thoughts of disappointment with my body: Who is that big awkward person in the mirror? Is that how I really look? I really need to lose weight. But why can’t I stop eating all that junk food?…
10 tips for talking to kids so they talk back
I have two grown up boys. Very different characters but I have strong memories of the frustration I felt in getting either to open up to me in the way that I had expected. I’m a good mum (so I…
Let’s celebrate Mental Health Week
Each year in October is World Mental Health Week. Given that our mental health is just as important as our physical health it’s a timely reminder that we can all shine a more positive light on mental health. According to…
6 tips to accept your fear of uncertainty
I have never met a person who absolutely 100% loves the unknown. I have never met someone who actively enjoys all the curve balls that life throws at them. And for good reason – we humans often like predictability, comfort…
Welcoming our new full time psychologist
As the Director of Attuned Psychology, I am excited to welcome the latest new member of our team. Successful therapy is not all about having knowledge and skills and knowing the right techniques. So much of the change is facilitated…
Not a perfect parent? Imperfect parenting with imperfect children
Are you worried you are not the perfect parent? I have a confession to make up front……I have a professional crush on Dr Brene Brown. In my defence it appears I am not alone as her TED talk in 2010…
Online safety; How to keep my child safe
One of the most common questions about online safety I get asked by parents is: How do I keep my child safe online? With technological advances rapidly evolving and social media access more readily available at younger ages, it’s vital…
Attention Deficits: Improving your Attention Naturally and Sustainably
Today’s world demands so much mental strength and concentration. In the modern world demands for attention are intense and unrelenting. Your child must keep up and complete school work. If they miss something that can mean they struggle to understand…
Catch more ZZZ’s; 8 tips to improve your sleep
Sleep. It feels good, it has amazing health benefits, it makes us more productive during the day, but many of us aren’t getting enough! To put this into context, 33 – 45% of Australian adults experience inadequate sleep, either duration…
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