9 June 2015

4-7-8 Falling Asleep Technique Invented By Harvard Professor Weil

How to perform the 4-7-8 technique:

Take the position that is most comfortable for you: sitting, standing, laying. If you are sitting hold your back in a straight position....

27 May 2015

Being Assertive

Assertiveness is a core skill that allows people to communicate effectively with loved ones, friends and work colleagues, and allows people to have successful and rewarding relationships...

19 May 2015

WHY DO WE ENJOY TRAVELING?

As I get ready for a trip it makes me wonder what is it in the brain that activates this sense of excitement and pleasure. there has been ample research suggesting the benefits of...

18 May 2015

Preventing Burnout at Work

Many people experience ‘burnout’ in their work life. Burnout refers to a feeling of low motivation, low energy and feeling like you are unable to cope with the demands of your...

8 May 2015

Adult Attachment Styles

Our style of attachment affects everything from our partner selection to how well our relationships progress to, sadly, how they end. That is why recognizing your attachment pattern...

29 April 2015

Behavioural Activation and Value Driven Action

The lethargy cycle in depression represents at pattern that often occurs when people are depressed that is an interaction between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. When people...

27 April 2015

Is there such a thing as recreational drug use

In the last year I have seen a significant increase in ‘recreational drug use’ especially among middle aged men and women. What gets me thinking is most of these adults...

9 April 2015

Finding a genetic cause for anorexia nervosa

Recently a survivor of anorexia nervosa and a psychiatrist at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Dr Fiona Wagg, went on ABC Radio to raise awareness about a study that is currently being...

9 April 2015

ACUPUNCTURE IN CONJUCTION WITH THERAPY

Today I thought of writing about the benefits of acupuncture in conjunction with therapy. as most of you know this is something i strongly recommend for my aptients...

26 March 2015

Benefits of Yoga for anxiety and depression

Many of my clients have wondered why sometimes I strongly recommend that they go to yoga as part of their therapy journey. There are some elements that yoga seems to help and target...