Claudia Devora Counsellor in Eltham, Victoria, Australia | Medical and health

Claudia Devora Counsellor

Locality: Eltham, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 433 588 133

Address: 70 Commercial Place. 3095 Eltham, VIC, Australia

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22.01.2022 Between the ages of 0 and 5 we all create a life-script and we enhance it an revise it during childhood and adolescence. As adults, no longer aware of that life story, we are likely to live it out faithfully, often wondering Why did I behave, say or react like this? That’s script-analysis and it can help us solve a lot of our problems

20.01.2022 Transactional Analysis is a great counselling tool. The method was developed by Canadian Psychiatrist Eric Berne. It focuses on the way we interact with one another. T.A. describes 3 ways of relating to people: as a PARENT, as an ADULT or as a CHILD. From these stem various possible relationships, but essentially we behave towards others in one of these three ways. A PARENT always wants control. A parent wishes to show how to do things, or the best way to do them. They're als...o good at nurturing, but sometimes enjoy taking over. Parents often nag others for doing things 'the wrong way'. A CHILD likes to please or disrupt. A child can be playful, lie or be needy. They can also be funny and sensitive, but sometimes become victims of others (of PARENTS) and do not relate to others in a mature way. An ADULT is the ideal way of relating to others. It doesn't mean adults never behave wrongly, but in this instance, in T.A., being an adult is what we're aiming for. An adult is a mature, level-headed individual who can objectively accept criticism. An adult talks straightforward, without intending to hurt or disrupt. They don't let anger or other emotions dictate their thoughts, and they achieve the best possible communication. How do you relate to others? Are you a rescuer or a victim or do you always get your messages across without conflict? It's a good idea to look at ourselves when communication fails. Are we behaving as adults?

20.01.2022 On Schizophrenia and Mental Illnesses Sigelman & Rider (2012) describe that children of parents with schizophrenia and other serious mental health problems are at greater risk of developing mental illness than other children. Around 1% of the population develop schizophrenia and 10% of children with a schizophrenic parent develop the illness. So, although children of schizophrenic parents are more at risk of developing the illness, 90% do not develop the disorder. Environment...al factors also contribute significantly, however it is important to understand people do not inherit the psychological disorder but the predisposition to those disorders. Children's experiences will interact with their genetic makeup to determine their social adjustment. Hence the importance for children to grow up in a healthy family environment, most importantly when parents have suffered from serious mental health problems. See more

12.01.2022 Winter Blues seem to keep coming to many of us every year. It is not uncommon to see really joyous people dimming down during winter. Colours seem to pale not only outdoors, but inside our homes too. Have a look at the people walking outside, and many of them will be wearing grey, black or other dark colours. The Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be outsmarted by following a few suggestions: - When feeling really gloomy, try and remember winter will pass. In a matter of ...months the weather will improve and with it our mood. It sounds silly, but reminding ourselves of this will keep it in our conscience. The fear of an ever lasting winter is in our unconscious and it feels catastrophic. - Surround yourself with light. Open blinds and shutters, trim hedges or trees that may be blocking sunlight and get out of the darker rooms. Spend some time outdoors if you can. Just 15 minutes a day will charge the batteries responsible for feeling happier. - Meet friends for coffee or chocolate. Drinking warm beverages accompanied by meaningful conversations boosts our wellbeing. Feeling cared for will always make us feel better. - Watch your food intake. Too much sugar will make you feel euphoric for a few hours, but then your euphoria might decrease into sadness. The same happens when abusing alcohol. - Keep yourself warm. Feeling sad and cold is a bad combination. Warmth will always improve our day or night. - Human touch is priceless. Ask for and give away hugs if you can. This will no doubt boost your emotional state. If you find that after applying these small changes to your life things continue to look gloomy, please get in touch with your GP or find help through counselling. Talking about your feelings will always be helpful.

02.01.2022 Every time we complain, we’re victims. Tich Nhat Hahn