With so many Psychologists to choose from, how do choose the right one for you? People like you seek help from a Psychologist for a number of reasons such as sleep difficulties, loss and grief, building confidence and self esteem, anxiety, depression, marital or relationship difficulties,...
When your child has a problem, view this as an opportunity to teach and connect! Have your child explain the problem to you in their own words, without interruption. This will help them develop language to get help in future; to break the problem up into causal steps; and...
The Festive Season is a busy time of the year that can be both joyful and overwhelming. Social gatherings, presents, shopping, cooking, decorating, preparing. All of these things plus the more than usual contact with family and friends can elicit difficult emotions and some personal...
There can be a lot or pressure during the Christmas period to spend, spend, spend. For those struggling financially, this can cause a lot of stress and worry. A fun filled Christmas does not necessarily need to be an expensive one. These tips from Vida will help you reduce financial stress, without making your Christmas any less special. 1. Make a Realistic Budget in Advance and Stick to it: This will need to cover presents, groceries, decorations, Christmas tree, get-aways, etc. 2. Reduce the Cost of Buying Presents: Decide a present price limit with your family and ask everyone to stick to it. Buy presents for children only Organise Kris Kringle, where everyone only buys a present for one adult and one child in the group. Offer to give your time: e.g. babysit, bake a birthday cake, walk the dog, pick off/drop off children to school. You could make and give vouchers so they have something to open. Put hampers together with home cooked treats made by you. This is often a much appreciated gift. This could include short bread, almond meringues, chocolate truffles, and ginger bread. Plan presents to buy: this will save time and minimises the chances of impulse buying (and spending more). Check out the post Christmas sales, as these can be a great place to buy presents for next year. 3. Reduce the cost of Hosting...
Although Christmas is often thought of as a time of joy unfortunately for a lot of Australians it can be a time of isolation and dread. Things such as distance from loved ones, financial difficulty, mental health issues and conflict can be reasons why someone...
Here’s a relationship myth that seems to have been missed in past articles and it’s quite a big one (sorry for the oversight!): ‘Love means never having to say you’re sorry.’ This myth needs to be busted, once and for all, as it can be...
Strong, meaningful relationships help us on the path to wellness and satisfaction. Our ability to improve our connections increase when we take time to get to know ourselves, and others, better. One of the ways we can cultivate this is with mindfulness. This allows us...
Non-Verbal Communication: Speaking to the Unsaid Non-verbal communication or the ‘unsaid’ can be as effective a mode of engagement as verbal, adding depth and resonance to any interaction. This is especially true for communication within a relationship. Most couples have a verbal and a non-verbal history;...
Food is central to life; not only it is indispensable for living but it constitutes an important part of our culture – “food nurtures body and mind”. From preferences to quantity, it is all individual and social at the same time. Research in the field of...
The Importance of Assertive Communication Humans are social creatures, and the connections we make in our interpersonal relationships play an important role. Unfortunately, a large proportion of human struggle and suffering is a result of communication difficulties and problems in our interpersonal relationships. In fact, unhelpful communication...