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4Life Psychology Centre

Locality: New Farm, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3358 4666

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23.01.2022 Some things just go really well together - steak and salad, milk and cookies, music and dance, etc. We believe that there is also a synergistic relationship between Functional Medicine and Positive Psychology as both approaches to wellness focus on more that symptom reduction. Support for the interplay between mind and body is now emerging in the cutting edge field of embodied cognition that may result in a radical shift in the way mental health issues are understood and treated. A basic tenet of embodied cognition is that states of body modify states of mind. http://positivepsychology.com.au//functional-health-and-p/

23.01.2022 is reading Martin Seligman's "Flourish" http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/Default.aspx

21.01.2022 Researcher's have found that taking a grateful attidude towards your life can significantly boost your mood! What are you grateful for? Find more strategies for increasing your happiness in Sonja Lyubomirsky's "The How of Happiness".

20.01.2022 A truly inspirational person.

20.01.2022 is reading "Happier" by Tal Ben-Shahar...."Contributing to other peoples happiness provides us with meaning and pleasure, which is why helping others is one of the essential components of a happy life". So get out there and help someone today, its good for you!

20.01.2022 A new drug treatment for depression. 'Everything old is new again..'. Ketamine, a drug first developed in 1962, is today being used as fast acting treatment to alleviate depressive symptoms. The drug appears to show good results with patients who have not responded to other antidepressant medication. There is some evidence that repeated ketamine infusions may extend the benefit of treatment for anywhere between a few months months to a year.... Interesting points of note: - Ketamine, was extensively used in Vietnam as an anaesthetic because soldiers were able to administer it to each other when out on the battle field. - Ketamine (or 'Special K) is, to this day, also used as a recreational drug. It can be injected, consumed in drinks, snorted, or added to cigarettes. At high doses, users experience an effect referred to as K-Hole, an out of body or near-death experience. Interestingly, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) was first the focus of psychiatric research in 1938 and, like Ketamine, later became popular as a party drug. How it works: Most commonly prescribed, antidepressants target the brains serotonin or noradrenaline pathways. Ketamine blocks the signalling molecule NMDA, a component of the glutamate pathway, which is involved in memory and cognition. Before ketamine was studied, it was not known that this pathway was involved in depression. Limitations: While the early indications regarding the benefits of ketamine treatment are positive, the long term effects of this treatment are currently unknown. It is unfortunately a long way past the point at which new drugs (or old drugs used in different ways) are first prescribed that the broader and longer term consequences of their use become clear. A treatment option with nothing but long term benefits: Psychological treatment for depression has a success rate that matches medication but with a lower relapse rate! As the good proverb goes: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.. When it comes to treating depression, it is only psychological treatment that can support an individual to learn: new coping responses, relationship skills, cognitive skills, and problem solving skills.

20.01.2022 We were so glad to hear the address by @scottmorrisonmp on Saturday, where the @ausgov is acknowledging the national impact on mental health in this crisis. Please reach out to us to find out more! #mentalhealthawareness #coronamentalhealth #brisbanepsychologist #teneriffe #brisbane #wellness #selfcare #anxiety #depression

18.01.2022 is reading "Happier" by Tal Ben-Shahar...."Contributing to other people's happiness provides us with meaning and pleasure, which is why helping others is one of the essential components of a happy life". So get out there and help someone today, it's good for you!

18.01.2022 Exponential Growth and the formula for enabling it. Bold by Peter Diamandis was released on Kindle a few weeks ago (I have not read a paper book for 2 years). I found this book both enlightening and relevant. If you are curious about how technology is changing the world and the exponential opportunities that it avails than this book will engage you.

17.01.2022 Choosing a 'GOOD ENOUGH' Psychologist, Therapist, or Coach The relationship Many of the most challenging emotional issues we face come about in the context of relationships with others. It is also true that recovery from toxic interpersonal experiences usually occurs through a therapeutic social exchange. Relationships of any kind can be therapeutic, toxic or somewhere in between! The relationships that involve greater vulnerability, power, and personal investment have the ...Continue reading

15.01.2022 We love this quote from @twloha, the uncertainty we are all feeling now may at times overwhelm all positive feeling. So important to remember that amidst this, there are still things in our lives that we can be grateful for. Hope is not cancelled! #mentalhealthawareness #covid_19 #brisbanepsychologist #selfcare #selflove #hope #depressionhelp #anxietyawareness #clinicalpsychology

15.01.2022 will be holding a 10 week group therapy program for "Recovering from Shyness and Social Anxiety". Call 3358 4666 to registerhttp://www.4-life.com.au/group.html

14.01.2022 Understanding the dark side of our personality and having strategies to manage these traits is a significant advantage in life. The Hogan Assessment System provides a range of powerful tools for advancing insight and sponsoring positive change. When there is a value add in the use of psychometric assessment in my corporate coaching work (and there often is) I use the Hogan tools because they have been designed specifically for corporate application. Interestingly, many of the personality measures used for recruitment and coaching were not initially designed for this purpose. Check out the new subscales and industry derailers at the following link: http://www.hogandarkside.com/#gotoscales

14.01.2022 Understanding the 'dark side' of our personality and having strategies to manage these traits is a significant advantage in life. The Hogan Assessment System provides a range of powerful tools for advancing insight and sponsoring positive change. When there is a 'value add' in the use of psychometric assessment in my corporate coaching work (and there often is) I use the Hogan tools because they have been designed specifically for corporate application. Interestingly, many of the personality measures used for recruitment and coaching were not initially designed for this purpose. Check out the new subscales and industry derailers at the following link: http://www.hogandarkside.com/#gotoscales

12.01.2022 A new drug treatment for depression. Everything old is new again... Ketamine, a drug first developed in 1962, is today being used as fast acting treatment to alleviate depressive symptoms. The drug appears to show good results with patients who have not responded to other antidepressant medication. There is some evidence that repeated ketamine infusions may extend the benefit of treatment for anywhere between a few months months to a year.... Interesting points of note: - Ketamine, was extensively used in Vietnam as an anaesthetic because soldiers were able to administer it to each other when out on the battle field. - Ketamine (or Special K) is, to this day, also used as a recreational drug. It can be injected, consumed in drinks, snorted, or added to cigarettes. At high doses, users experience an effect referred to as K-Hole, an out of body or near-death experience. Interestingly, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) was first the focus of psychiatric research in 1938 and, like Ketamine, later became popular as a party drug. How it works: Most commonly prescribed, antidepressants target the brains serotonin or noradrenaline pathways. Ketamine blocks the signalling molecule NMDA, a component of the glutamate pathway, which is involved in memory and cognition. Before ketamine was studied, it was not known that this pathway was involved in depression. Limitations: While the early indications regarding the benefits of ketamine treatment are positive, the long term effects of this treatment are currently unknown. It is unfortunately a long way past the point at which new drugs (or old drugs used in different ways) are first prescribed that the broader and longer term consequences of their use become clear. A treatment option with nothing but long term benefits: Psychological treatment for depression has a success rate that matches medication but with a lower relapse rate! As the good proverb goes: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.. When it comes to treating depression, it is only psychological treatment that can support an individual to learn: new coping responses, relationship skills, cognitive skills, and problem solving skills.

12.01.2022 Choosing a GOOD ENOUGH Psychologist, Therapist, or Coach The relationship Many of the most challenging emotional issues we face come about in the context of relationships with others. It is also true that recovery from toxic interpersonal experiences usually occurs through a therapeutic social exchange. Relationships of any kind can be therapeutic, toxic or somewhere in between! The relationships that involve greater vulnerability, power, and personal investment have the ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 Over the last few years, the number of reported incidents of domestic violence in Queensland have been rising. Currently an average of 180 domestic violence incidents are reported in Queensland each day. Last weeks tragedies in which three women and two children were killed in Queensland and NSW were heart breaking examples of this growing problem. The Queensland support service DV Connect has reported a doubling of calls for help since these incidents and it is likely that... these tragedies have been confronting wake up calls for some living in domestic violence situations, and motivated some to seek help. As the Queensland government now reviews legislation around domestic violence and mobilises funds to assist supportive services in this area, everyone within the community has a role to play. Be aware that violence and abuse doesnt just happen in intimate relationships but takes all forms such as elder abuse, child abuse, child to parent abuse etc. The difficulty is that individuals in an abusive situation are often unaware of the risk they are in until the situation escalates and they feel quite trapped. Often, they need a supportive person to step forward and suggest that they seek out psychological or crisis support. 10 Warning signs a person may be in a DV situation - Seems afraid of his/her partner - Social withdrawal - Partner is critical of him/her in public - Forces sexual activity - Partner makes all the decisions - Talks about partners jealousy, possessiveness or bad temper - Has become anxious, depressed, lost confidence - Unexplained physical injuries - Children appear fearful of partner - Reluctance to leave children with partner If all these warning signs apply to you or a loved one, please contact us on 07 3358 4666 to arrange an appointment with one of our psychologists who can help support you in taking the next step. The Queensland domestic violence link (http://qlddomesticviolencelink.org.au) has many more helpful resources and contact numbers.

10.01.2022 is reading Martin Seligmans "Flourish" http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/Default.aspx

09.01.2022 This year, World Suicide Prevention Day and R U OK? Day happen to fall on the same date. This draws our attention to the fact that suicide continues to be a significant issue in Australia, 65,000 people attempt suicide each year and men account for 75% of all suicide deaths. At the 4Life Psychology Centre, we love the R U OK? campaign as it encourages all of us to have real conversations with people in our network. Australian Health Minister, the Hon Sussan Ley MP, said that ...meaningful conversations with family and friends arent about solving someones problem; but helping that person feel connected and supported. "Well all grapple with tragedy, loss, and grief through life - and many of us will also live with a mental illness," Minister Ley said. "Regular, meaningful conversations are one way we can all support each other cope with change, adversity and illness. If you ask; listen without judgement; encourage action; and follow up, you can make a positive difference to someones resilience and wellbeing." Take some time to check in with someone today, it could be the most important conversation you have.

08.01.2022 Is YOUR life chafing YOU? What is Frictional Cost? Friction may be defined as resistance to relative motion. In psychological terms friction can be defined as anything in your life that is working against the realisation of what is most important to you. Example of high friction living are provided to us by reality TV shows like Hoarders, The Biggest Loser, and My Dysfunctional Family that engage viewers with provocative and confronting footage of people who have been stuck ...Continue reading

06.01.2022 Listen to our own Wade Jacklin speaking on 'Dealing with Stress' with Kelly Higgins-Devine, ABC Radio! http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensl//dealing-with-stress.html

06.01.2022 Friction Free Living - Strategy No.2: Understand you partners expectations and be willing to meet them. Healthy relationships contribute significantly to health and wellbeing. Research shows that such relationships can increase lifespan, enable better stress management, and improve physical health. Conversely, low social support is associated with negative health consequences including depression, decreased immune functioning, and high blood pressure. It is also true howeve...Continue reading

04.01.2022 Researchers have found that taking a grateful attidude towards your life can significantly boost your mood! What are you grateful for? Find more strategies for increasing your happiness in Sonja Lyubomirskys "The How of Happiness".

03.01.2022 Listen to our own Wade Jacklin speaking on Dealing with Stress with Kelly Higgins-Devine, ABC Radio! http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensl//dealing-with-stress.html

03.01.2022 What you focus on, you amplify It is rare that you see truth plastered on a wall, but this what I saw driving through the Valley the other day. I would love to know the story behind who or how this statement got here. Enabling people to focus on what matters most is the cornerstone of hypnosis. In fact, good hypnosis sessions avoid any negative suggestion like every time you put your hand up to make a comment you will find yourself feeling less anxious. All the mind regi...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Come along to hear Dr. Wade Jacklin talk about implementing change at the 2nd annual Barefoot Wellness Summit. Hear from leading health professionals as they discuss practical ways you can take care of your mind, body and gut. This is a celebration of what we believe to be the best type of Health and Wellness: inclusive, informed and up to date. All presented in a friendly half day seminar format at the Queensland Tennis Centre in Tennyson. There will be 3 presentations:... Kate Pollard (Dietitian): Creating a Great Relationship with Food Sal Oliver Lange (Physiotherapist): Accumulative Strain and Building Resilience Dr. Wade Jacklin (Clinical Psychologist): Implementing Change Olympian MC (Caitlin Sargent) keeping us running to schedule (get it running) and sharing her story, a practical self-releases session with the Barefoot Physiotherapy team as well as morning tea, lunch, nibbles all provided. Whether you are beginning your wellness journey, right in the thick of it or simply wanting to learn more this event is for you. Come along to join like-minded individuals transforming their lives . . . one step at a time! Links: http://www.barefootphysiotherapy.com.au/wellness-summit3/

01.01.2022 Gender difference research in Positive Psycholgy. It seems on the basis of a recent study (Thompson, Peura, & Gayton, 2015) that men and women differ in their level of engagement with, and preference for, certain Positive Psychology interventions (PPIs). The bottom line was that women showed a greater level engagement (or intrinsic motivation) for three PPIs often used to increase well-being. Specifically, women were shown to be more intrinsically motivated to express gratitude, commit acts of kindness, and savor lifes pleasures. This finding is consistent with other research that suggests men are more oriented to extrinsic aspirations like financial success and recognition, whilst women have more intrinsic aspirations like self-acceptance and connecting and bonding with others.