Category Attuned Psychology
Self-compassion and how it can help you cope with depression, anxiety, stress and loss
In recent years there has been a growing awareness of the importance of self-compassion in good mental health, and we need to thank Dr Kristin Neff (PhD, researcher and therapist) for her pioneering work in this area. But what does…
Building blocks: How Minecraft may actually be helping your child learn
I’ve had this conversation (or similar) with many parents who bring their child to me for an assessment to investigate why they might be having difficulties with their learning. It usually goes something like this: “What is she into? What…
My child has difficulty going to sleep at night… What can I do to help?
Children need sleep. And parents need their children to sleep. Without sleep, children do not function or develop as well as they could. Generally, children who do not get enough sleep tend to be more defiant, irritable and hyperactive. They…
Don’t be a distant Dad…disconnect the electronic devices and re-connect!
As a father, you have a really big impact on your child’s/children’s development. However it’s easy to lose sight of this or even find the time when you’re juggling work commitments, time for your partner, let alone time for yourself.…
Have you read the book titled “The Five Love Languages”?
If you are in a relationship, I’d highly recommend that you get your hands on a copy of this Best Seller by Gary Chapman. In his book, Chapman explores how we tend to express love in our relationships. Following many…
Does the amount of sleep I get impact on my mental health? 7 tips to getting a better night’s sleep!
Have you ever had a late night and woken up feeling a little sleep deprived, grumpy, impulsive, sad or out of sorts and lethargic? Many of us have been there and this is a perfect example of how not enough…
Is finding the right psychologist to work with worth the investment?
I have previously written about why we don’t but could benefit from seeing a psychologist. So it’s time now to answer the all-important and opposite question – Is seeing a psychologist really worth my investment? In other words, how likely…
Why is my child behaving in this way? It’s not always what it seems.
“I’m so sorry, my daughter/son is very headstrong and likes to get what she/he wants…..she always does this (i.e. snatches/pushes/hits)”. Or how about this one? “He/she’s such a demanding child, he/she always whines when he/she wants something, especially when…
7 ways to cope with change
Rolling with the inevitable changes of life! Change brings uncertainty and invites the unknown. Not many of us like uncertainty. In fact, humans are hardwired to dislike it. It’s unsettling. So what can you do to adjust to change in…
All parents need R&R
Yes all parents need to Rest & Relax; however, that’s not what this blog is about. So when I say R&R I’m actually referring to Reflect and Re-evaluate. Being a parent often triggers thoughts and memories of your own…
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