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When is it time to see a psychologist?
For something that has become far more widely discussed over the last decade, therapy can still feel surprisingly hard to navigate. Most people have a general sense of what a psychologist does, but...
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Can running improve my mental health?
Yes, running can improve your mental health and general wellbeing. Running has been shown to improve mood, and reduce stress and anxiety symptoms both alone, and in combination with psychological...
Understanding Polyvagal Theory
In the ever-evolving field of psychology, new theories and approaches frequently emerge to help us better understand the complex workings of the human mind and body. One such idea that has gained...
Setting and sticking to New Year’s resolutions
Did you set a New Year's resolution for 2024? Perhaps you’re considering trying to get fit, spend less time on your phone, read more, beef up your savings account, or spend more time with loved ones...
Coping through Christmas with an eating disorder
Christmas can be a very difficult and challenging time for people with eating disorders or difficult relationships with food. Whilst for some, the relaxing time that the festive break can bring may...
Tips for coping with exams
Coping with exams can be a challenging and stressful time for all students. As students enter their exam period including year 12 WAIS exams, we are sharing some tips to help them manage the stress...
Why children (and adults) need down time
We often underestimate the importance of having down time in our lives, time to do nothing in particular. When we allow ourselves to let go of focusing on specific activities, the brain stays VERY...
Loneliness and reconnecting: Be mindful of the tea
I was listening to an interview with Simon Sinek the other day. When the interviewer asked how he was, Simon openly and honestly replied that he was lonely. He then went on to talk about the...
What is assertiveness and why is it important?
Many of us have been in situations where we have not received what we wanted or needed. This might have been at work, with friends, family, or in our intimate relationships. It can be easy to think...
What is neurodiversity affirming therapy?
What is neurodivergence?We all have different brains, with different strengths and weaknesses. Some people share similarities in the way their brains process information. People who share these...
What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist with your child
Attending an appointment with a clinical psychologist can be a time of mixed feelings. Especially if you are attending with your child, you might be feeling especially vulnerable. Many people...
What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist
Seeing a psychologist for the first time can be a daunting experience for some people. It’s completely normal to feel a little nervous and apprehensive. Knowing what to expect before you arrive can...
What to do when sleep hygiene isn’t enough?
Many Australians, young and old, struggle with sleep. It’s estimated that four in ten Australians regularly experience inadequate sleep or poor sleep quality. While good sleep hygiene is helpful,...
Why won’t my child go to school? Recognising and managing school refusal
Many families experience difficulties related to school attendance. School refusal is a pattern of repeated absences from school, difficulties getting to school or leaving school early, which is...
Understanding the different types of therapy
If you are considering starting therapy, you may have done a Google search and found that lots of different types of therapy exist. Or, you might already be seeing a psychologist and they have...
Supporting yourself or a loved one through Christmas when there is an eating disorder in the midst
Christmas can be a very difficult and challenging time for people with eating disorders or difficult relationships with food. Whilst for some, the relaxing time that the festive break can bring may...
Why you can’t stop overthinking — And what Metacognition has to do with it
Worry and rumination are common ‘repetitive negative thinking’ styles that are often experienced as spiralling or racing thoughts, and overthinking. ‘Worry’ usually refers to thinking on fears or...
Anxious intrusive thoughts and how to manage them
When you read this sentence, try as hard as you can not to think of a white polar bear. You just thought about a white bear, didn’t you? Congratulations!! This small thought experiment, devised by...
What to do if someone you know is feeling suicidal?
With September marking the yearly R U OK Day and World Suicide Prevention Day, it seemed vital for us to provide some helpful tips for assisting those around us who may be experiencing suicidal...
The truth about diets and changing the language
Diets and diet talk is everywhere. It only takes walking into a book store and searching the “health and wellbeing” section to see that there are many books promoting different diets. You may have...
Stigma can be detrimental, so don’t let it stick: Part 2
If you are the parent of a child with mental health difficulties and you have found yourself thinking pretty unhelpful things like "I'm to blame for my child's problems" or "I'm not a good enough...
Stigma can be detrimental, so don’t let it stick: Part 1
I recall being in a grocery store and seeing a child shift from a few tears about something relatively minor to an all-out emotional meltdown. I recall the mother’s embarrassment as she looked down...
Tricky, sticky habits: what are body-focused repetitive behaviours?
We’ve all heard the phrase “pulling their hair out” used to describe someone who is particularly stressed, or “splitting hairs” to refer to being overly fussy. But you might not realise that these...
What to do when there is conflict in our romantic relationship?
As social beings, humans have the need to develop safe emotional connections with others in order to thrive and survive, and feel happy and fulfilled. This need has been shaped and wired in by...
What is Autism?
April is Autism Awareness Month! Lawson Clinical Psychology are keen to build both awareness and more importantly, acceptance of Autism, and neurodivergence within our community. Autism is a...
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