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24.01.2022 For those looking for career coaching, this is a good offer for a great cause. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159138513592386&id=770887385

22.01.2022 Whatever 'normal' is - it is so overrated!

22.01.2022 Just in time for Naidoc week 2020. This video discusses intergenerational trauma in the indigenous community and the importance of having indigenous mental health professionals bringing their knowledge and skills to mental health treatment services. https://www.facebook.com/easternhealthau/videos/3088213124758711/

20.01.2022 The strain of Covid 19 seems here to stay for a while yet. For some it feels like a massive threat and for others it is more of an added complication to our lives that needs to be constantly considered. We are adjusting to it each in our own way, but that doesn't mean that it isn't taking a toll on our brains and the way we function. This article provides an insightful explanation for the neuroscience behind the impact of Covid. https://www.abc.net.au//2020-09-02/your-brain-und/12611994

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17.01.2022 Great news! It was announced today that Medicare will continue to allow telehealth psychology sessions until March 2021.Great news! It was announced today that Medicare will continue to allow telehealth psychology sessions until March 2021.

12.01.2022 Visits from family provide much needed practical help and emotional connection for people living in aged care settings. Residents and their families have been doing it tough with increased Covid vulnerability and restricted visiting. Swinburne University has set up a free telehealth counselling service for both aged care residents and their families to support them through these challenging times. https://www.swinburne.edu.au///telehealth-counselling.html

12.01.2022 Thanks Potter Psychology for passing on 5 tips for healthy aging by Dr John Arden.

11.01.2022 In an increasingly busy world it is essential to prioritise in order to cope. Just make sure that the important things you concentrate on include you.

11.01.2022 And a reminder about this free webinar from the Australian Psychological Society has Society tonight 8pm. https://www.facebook.com/449222215121155/posts/3567198549990157/?substory_index=0

09.01.2022 Maslow's heirachy of needs highlights the reason why our more basic needs for safety and problem solving around food and medical needs are taking precedence at the moment due to Covid. We all know that social contact is essential for well-being and it will require extra effort and planning to make sure that need is met. Higher-order needs that might include personal development or other challenges might need to wait for a while.

07.01.2022 Great news with the announcement of two new mother and baby units planned for RPA and Westmead Hopsitals. They will be the first public units in NSW where mothers can be treated for postnatal mental health issues while their babies stay with them. The units will be a welcome addition to the outstanding private mother and baby unit at St John of God. https://lnkd.in/gTAbMUx

07.01.2022 A great opportunity to get your steps in for a worthy cause. https://www.onefootforward.org.au/

06.01.2022 Hoarding can be a debilitating problem for people and their families. Catholic Healthcare is offering people over 50 a free online program targeting hoarding. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/buried-in-treasures-tickets

06.01.2022 Neuroplasticity research has given us a more complete view of the lasting impact of difficult life experiences on the brain and body. Fortunately better imaging of the brain also provided us with a wealth of quality research evidence about effective treatments for mental health issues including the benefits of talking therapy. Neuroplasticity taught us that while trauma leaves a mark, so do all the positive things you do. What you do today matters.

06.01.2022 A chance to help research into mental health treatments and get some helpful support for you too. https://www.facebook.com/102481288255895/posts/124775159359841/

05.01.2022 A big cheer for this initiative to support our youth who are LGBTI. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1483695845148954&id=215369978648220

05.01.2022 A big cheers today to all the dads actively loving and investing their time and energy in their children. We also remember all the dads and their children, big and small who find father's day challenging.

05.01.2022 When we hear news of someone in the public eye experiencing a terrible loss as a result of an eating disorder, we are reminded of the everyday suffering of thousands of Australians with eating disorders and the people who support them.

04.01.2022 Psychological therapy can help you to understand yourself and your past in order to change your future.

02.01.2022 Thank you Jen Marshand for this explanation of EMDR

02.01.2022 Thanks to Psychology Australia for this reminder about what healthy boundaries are.

01.01.2022 At a time when so many are struggling with a sense of disconnection and isolation, the reminder to check in on each other is more important than ever. https://www.facebook.com//a.45914392412/3386260941417253/