Solutions for Life in Willow Vale | Psychologist

Solutions for Life

Locality: Willow Vale

Phone: +61 7 5549 1696

Address: 28 Bardwell Drive, Willow Vale 4209 Willow Vale, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.solutionsforlife.net.au

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24.01.2022 Girls can come to see themselves as a collection of body partsbreasts, lips, legs, thighs, buttwhich they judge harshly. And, of course, none of it relates to anything about who they are on the inside and what they do. So what is a healthy body image, and how can we nurture one in our daughters?

24.01.2022 Movement is so important for so many reasons including mood, motivation, energy, and learning.

23.01.2022 Get Ready - Telstra Applications Opening Soon! Telstra is committed to diversifying their teams across their business and will be actively recruiting autistic t...alent in 2021 through the Telstra Neurodiversity Recruitment Program commencing in February! There are a variety of exciting and diverse roles in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra for talented autistic individuals looking for an interesting and rewarding career. Keep an eye on this page for more details being released on 4 January! #telstra #neurodiversity #diversityandinclusion #autistictalent #autismadvantage #autismemployment #autism #autismspectrum #alternativerecruitment #inclusiverecruitment #techroles #informationtechnology #accessibility #productmanagement #businesssupport #devopsengineer

22.01.2022 "My fatigue was a symptom of my mental illnesses."

22.01.2022 Estimates vary, but it is believed that a quarter to a third of those struggling with an eating disorder are male. And disordered eating behaviors are increasing at a faster rate in males than females. Because eating disorders often manifest themselves differently in boys, they are harder to detect by parents as well as healthcare providers. Stigma is another issue. Men may not want to be associated with a problem that primarily affects women, and men are less likely to admit weakness and seek help.

22.01.2022 This one is for all the carers out there. Don't forget to self care.

20.01.2022 Free Event for School Leavers

20.01.2022 Dysmorphic means malformed or misshapen, and kids struggling with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are obsessed with what they perceive to be a disfiguring physical flaw. This flaw might be either imagined or a minor flaw that is blown out of proportion. People around them may dismiss their obsession as vanity, but someone with the disorder feels deeply threatened by his perceived flaw. BDD often starts during adolescence and is related to OCD. And while teenage girls are thought to be more concerned about their appearance than boys, the disorder affects both genders in equal numbers.

19.01.2022 As parents, we want to raise a child who is resilient and can manage the ups and downs of life. We want to be able to help them cope with challenges in healthy ways. Working on resilience and coping skills starts at home. Here are some ideas for how to set up your home environment to nurture kids who can cope.

10.01.2022 The pediatrician said my 3 yo is overweight and I should put them on a diet. I’m getting DMs to help get kids to slim down almost daily now. Many c...hildren have gained weight recently. Some dramatically. Most doctors are not trained in making health-related recommendations related to weight gain, and some are flippantly saying, "put the kid on a diet"... with no understanding of what a "diet" could do to a 9-month-old, 3-year-old, or any-age-child-year-old. At the risk of eating disorders, malnutrition, and life-long eating and health problems, doctors, media, and others think the answer for kids is "losing weight." No. It's not. It is not our job to control our children’s weight. What IS our job to control? - Family meals - Not pressuring kids to eat or not eat - Allowing kids to decide how much to eat - Serving balanced and satisfying meals (hello veggies AND "carbs") - Deciding when food is served instead of letting kids graze - Serving sit-down meals/snacks without a screen - Including dessert regularly - Setting limits so our child gets enough sleep - Getting the family outside for fun movement These things promote TRUE health. Physical, mental, emotional. But wait... in economically disadvantaged communities... in systemically disadvantaged communities of color... in pandemic life.... in many other seasons & situations... we may not HAVE control of these things... We may be short on money, food, colorful food, safety, time, patience, mental health, and more. With no way of changing it. Most doctors aren't acknowledging weight stigma, real health behaviors, or systemic injustices...maybe neither are we. So we point at a kid's weight gain and call THAT the problem. Then try to solve the "problem" by making them lose weight - as we heap on the life long weight of mental health problems & weight stigma. We need to stop doing that. If you have the ability to try something new & you want some ideas on how to help your child have a good relationship with food without focusing on weight, my free child feeding guide in my bio @kids.eat.in.color can be a starting place. #kidseatincolor See more

10.01.2022 "Why should I have a meal routine/schedule?" It's a common question I get. One of the biggest reasons is it gives kids the experience they need to learn differe...nt types of hunger and fullness sensations. If a child eats one bite of snack and then gets to wait until the next meal, they learn what the sensation of hunger feels like. Then, when they eat dinner, they feel full. This helps them connect the dots between eating and sensations of hunger and fullness. It's such a great learning opportunity! This also helps them eat the right amount for their body. When kids eat all day long ("grazing"), they often eat not enough or too much for their bodies. They (and we) need those sensations to help us know when we need food and when we don't. Bonus for us is we don't have to be constantly handing out foods. Have you found a meal routine/schedule to be helpful for your family? #kidseatincolor See more

10.01.2022 2020 did not go as planned, and most of us will be happy to see the back of it. However, we survived and in many ways, we grew out of forced hardship and loss. We found new ways to do things, we relearned old ways and we remembered what was really important. Perspective. Happy New Year to you all and may 2021 be filled with family, happiness, prosperity, love and hope x

10.01.2022 #ICYMI this incredible clip from Channel 4 #EducatingGreaterManchester It's fantastic to see headteacher Drew Povey explain to student Jacob that dyslexia "makes his mind work in a different way" Watch more about #DyslexicStrengths https://fb.watch/1W4uf07RrH/

09.01.2022 Ssshhh. Don’t tell the kids, but this is what happens after Christmas Day...,

08.01.2022 Well the girls had a great time today at the Girl Talk Workshop with Jessie. Lots of laughter and fun, and the girls learned a lot. Such a fun group of girls. Next one is 19th January 2021.

05.01.2022 Thought for today!

04.01.2022 Free event about moving into work for Year 9 and 10 students

04.01.2022 What signs to look for Kids with eating disorders often try to keep their unhealthy eating habits and behaviors a secret, but there are still some signs that parents might notice. Signs of anorexia: Losing weight unexpectedly and/or being dangerously thin (Despite their extreme thinness, kids with anorexia usually don’t think that they are unhealthy and actually want to lose even more weight.)... Obsessing over calorie counts, nutritional facts, and diets Spending many hours exercising to burn off calories Skipping meals Avoiding eating socially Irregular periods, thinning hair, and constant exhaustion Signs of bulimia: Exercising excessively or using diet pills or laxatives Going to the bathroom immediately after meals Spending a lot of time in the bathroom Having a sore throat, sore knuckles, discolored teeth, and poor enamel Hoarding food in her room Having large amounts of food that go missing at home

03.01.2022 The right attitude can make all the difference.

01.01.2022 Are you or is someone you know a picky eater? Some extremely picky eaters may have an eating disorder, known as avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). In most cases, picky eating does not interfere with weight status, growth, or daily functioning. However, people who experience consequences such as these as a result of extremely picky eating may need treatment.1