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Edited by Jill Wright,
Sian and Hugo* sought counselling because they were on the edge of giving up on their marriage. They had just become parents to twin boys and felt they were losing their relationship. *Names changed for confidentiality Having a child places stress on any relationship, but Hugo and Sian have had a double dose with twins. Research shows that after a...
Everyone feels lonely from time to time, but a persistent and consistent feeling of being alone can be a terrible burden. And In today’s society, with the constant buzz of online social interaction, it’s so much easier to feel isolated and left out. It’s ironic because the instant gratification of a social media post “like” or comment is not the...
Edited by Jill Wright,
One of the most enjoyable things about having a dog is the way that being responsible for its wellbeing forces you to take it for a daily walk ... or in the case of our family pet, an energetic miniature poodle called Zac, two daily walks. And it isn't just the joy of being out in nature, soaking up fresh...
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) allow employers to support their employees – and often their employees’ families – through confidential counselling sessions with registered psychologists. They help employees to deal with work-related and personal issues that may affect workplace attitudes, performance and productivity. Here are six primary reasons EAP can benefit employees, their managers, their employers and their companies. 1. Support...
Edited by Jill Wright,
Almost half of the population will experience a mental disorder at some stage in their lifetime, with one in five Australians experiencing mental illness in the last twelve months. For managers and employers, this means that chances are you will be supervising employees with these kinds of issues at some point, and highlights the importance of fostering a positive workplace...
Critical incidents are scenarios which are unforeseen and surprising. The sudden and overwhelming stress of traumatic events can produce harmful emotional and physical responses in the most level-headed employees. The purpose of these interventions is to provide a rapid solution. Attending a critical incident as soon as possible is crucial to address any fears or worries, quickly before they escalate...
Edited by Jill Wright,
Conflict in the workplace is unavoidable. It happens and to some of us more often than we want! Managing conflict early is the key, before it escalates and affects the work we do. When conflict is managed we see improvements in confidence, and can reveal our strengths. When left unresolved it will result in stress and anxiety which leads to...
By Daniel Quin,
While a lot of work has been done in recent years to try to reduce the stigma associated with a diagnosis of Autism, it does, unfortunately, persist. One clue to the reason for this possibly lies in the very name of the condition: the word “disorder” has less than positive connotations. When I’m working with a child or adolescent with...
Edited by Jill Wright,
1. Shame and fear of repercussions Despite increasing public recognition that caring for our mental health is essential and nothing to be ashamed of, some people still feel that there could be social repercussions and career consequences of consulting a professional. In fact, EAPs promote early intervention that can prevent more serious conditions and they are completely anonymous. Psychologists’ professional...
By Natalie-Mai Holmes,
Many of the popularly imagined stereotypes about people with bipolar disorder involve energy, creativity, instability, and euphoria. Extremes of mood are often recognised as mania and depression. Mania is when the initial humour on friends’ faces reflect your feelings of being highly creative, powerful and euphoric. Depression, to their looks of concern, and even fear, as you seem to lose...