by Gemma Healey | Sep 19, 2023 | Adult therapy, Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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 active. Unfocused time...
by Gemma Healey | Aug 17, 2023 | Adult therapy, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Uncategorized
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 challenges of loneliness,...
by Gemma Healey | May 10, 2023 | Adult therapy, Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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 similarities can be described...
by pato | Apr 29, 2023 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health, FAQ, Parenting, Uncategorized
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 struggle...
by Gemma Healey | Mar 27, 2023 | Adult therapy, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Uncategorized
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, and certainly has an...
by Gemma Healey | Feb 17, 2023 | Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Uncategorized
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,...