Ms Olga Rouss, our clinical Psychologist with 20+ years of experience, reviewed this year’s Movember campaign on Therapy for Men, which she found to be a great resource.
Explainer: what is social anxiety disorder?
Most of us would admit to feeling shy from time to time, or anxious about public speaking: the larger the crowd the greater the terror. It’s also not unusual to feel awkward while making small talk with unfamiliar (or uninteresting) people. But a significant number of people find these situations utterly mortifying.
Why breakups are so hard and how to cope with them
Despite populist writings that love lasts forever, the divorce statistics across various countries tell us that anywhere between one in 25 to two in three marriages end. If these statistics were to take into account the number of nonmarital long-term relationships that end, then the statistics would be much higher.
Profound grief for a pet is normal – how to help yourself or a friend weather the loss of a beloved family member
Melissa and her partner are still grieving over the loss of their beloved dog, Kivi Tarro, who passed away three weeks ago after living for 14.5 years. As Melissa Starling, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Sydney, works through the pain of life without Kivi, she believes examining how pet loss affects individuals is vital. In a recent article for The Conversation, Melissa delves into a new scientific review and offers guidance to counsellors on how to assist individuals in dealing with the passing of a beloved pet. The review highlights the importance of the bond between humans and animals, which can be just as meaningful as human-to-human relationships, making the grief felt by pet owners just as deep. …
What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
Recovering from a traumatic experience can be challenging for some individuals. It can result in various mental and physical health issues, such as depression, substance abuse, anxiety, and physical health problems. However, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is linked explicitly to traumatic experiences.
Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here’s what works
With everything going on over the past couple of years, many people have changed their drinking habits. We’ve seen an increased demand for support, suggesting more people are trying to cut back or quit. There are so many options.
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