Tonia-Marie Dempsey in Bella Vista | Mental health service

Tonia-Marie Dempsey

Locality: Bella Vista

Phone: +61 2 9025 6650

Address: 5 Celebration Drive 2153 Bella Vista, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.northwestpsych.com.au/about/our-team/tonia-marie-dempsey

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24.01.2022 Oh I like that! Just a hard truth as we head into another week. We all need to get out of our comfort zone, and that means different things for each of us, such as:... 1. Challenge yourself. 2. Do hard things. 3. Do fun things. 4. Have that tough conversation. 5. Accept your emotions. 6. Get out of bed. 7. Be assertive. 8. Stop looking in the mirror. 9. Set some boundaries. 10. Don’t seek reassurance. 11. Make important choices. 12. Take a moment for yourself. 13. Breathe. 14. Show up. 15. Book that appointment. 16. Stop avoiding difficult moments or tasks. 17. Do the work. 18. Say No. 19. Say Yes. 20. Say Sorry. 21. Put your phone down. 22. Move your body. 23. Stop comparing yourself to others. 24. Get out of the house. 25. Seek rest before midnight. 26. Eat mindfully today. 27. Go to therapy. 28. Let go of control. 29. Focus. 30. Start right now. Look at the list and ask yourself what reminder/s do I need today? . . . #tmdpsychology #dailyreminder #notetoself #mondaymotivation #todolist #hardtruth #youcandoit #mindfulliving #inspirationalquotes #boundaries #takeaction #wordsofwisdom #quotestoliveby #dailyreminders #getoutofyourcomfortzone #helpfultips #psychology #suggestions #focusonyourself #mentalhealthawareness #mindset #wordsofencouragement #selfcare #healthandwellness #therapyiscool #slaytheday #bebrave #courageovercomfort #getupandmove #dohardthings

22.01.2022 Love this And so accurate! . .... . . #tmdpsychology #therapymemes #therapyhumor #boundaries #clinicalpsychology #ilovemyjob #justforfun #smile #memeoftheday #healthyboundaries #spongebobmemes #therapistsofinstagram #laughteristhebestmedicine #therapyiscool #psychologymemes #clinicalpsychologist #psychologistsofinstagram #mentalhealthawareness

22.01.2022 Check out this incredible TED Talk presented by Dr Lara Boyd on how truly phenomenal our big squishy brain is and how neuroplasticity offers us the ability to change and shape our brain. Dr. Boyd speaks about the importance of everyday behaviours and reminds us that the brain is impacted both positively and negatively by these behaviors. As Dr. Boyd put it Neuroplasticity is supported by chemical, structural, and functional changes... The best driver of neuroplastic chan...ge in the brain, is your behaviour... Everything that you do, or do not do, impacts the brain. Personally I loved when she said that it can be seen that increased struggle leads to more learning and faster structural changes in the brain! As I always say, that mental muscle is built by lifting heavy weights, that’s how we develop resilience - exposures, challenges, taking action. Bottom line: Do the work, and build the life you want by building the brain you want . . . #tmdpsychology #recommended #postoftheday #neuroscience #neuroplasticity #brainhealth #lifelessons #brainscience #behaviorchange #watchthis #buildthelifeyouwant #dothework #learningeveryday #takeaction #struggling #change #helpfultips #mindsetiseverything #psychology #knowledgeofself #workhard #mentalhealthawareness #tedtalks #wordsofwisdom #truthbomb #struggle #mindfulliving #challengeyourself #lifechanging #dailyroutine

20.01.2022 Very exciting research going on regarding medication for OCD.

19.01.2022 The International OCD Conference starts today in beautiful Austin, Texas. I’ll miss not being there this year, but am celebrating with a throwback to last years conference in Washington DC, where I got to meet the incredible OCD expert and Clinical Psychologist - Professor Jonathan Abramowitz I wasn’t even born yet when he started his career, and it was truly a privilege to spend some time with someone whos work has, and continues to, influence my practice.... Every year continues to get better, and I wish all my international colleagues a wonderful time at this years conference #tmdpsychology #ocdcon #iocdf #fangirlmoment #throwback #conferencelife #ocd #anxiety #growthmindset #challengeyourself #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #clinicalpsychology #nerdlife #mentalfitness #ocdexpert #universityofnorthcarolina #jonabramowitz #erp #cbt #mindfulness #ocdtreatment #research #ocdcon2018 #ocdcon2019 #ocdawareness #photooftheday #mentalhealthawareness #psychologistsofinstagram #washingtondc #ilovemyjob

19.01.2022 Free Workshop on 02nd March. Looks like some great topics will be covered. If I wasn’t working I’d be going myself! These are some of the essentials of building emotional intelligence and having strong mental health

18.01.2022 HELP FOR MUMS WHO FEEL LIKE THIS... I constantly swing between loving motherhood and completely resenting it. One minute I'm calm, but the next I'm yelling, f...eeling anxious and despising my behaviour in front of the kids. I feel guilty every time I see that look of fear or hurt on my child's face. Then I'm suddenly overwhelmed with hopelessness, devastated at the parent I've become and swearing that tomorrow will be different, only to wake up and do the same thing again. If you can relate, please know that you are NOT Alone. I felt that way too. But it doesn't have to be that way. I found a way out, and so have you by seeing this message: Starts SOON! - Live Happy Mum Support: www.parentalstress.com.au/live-happy-mum-support-program/ My Happy Mum Support Program can show you out of this heartbreaking cycle mums can too easily slip into. This our most comprehensive, in-depth program for mums that will help you to: Be calmer and happier regardless of how the kids are behaving Stop anger and overwhelm (in you and your child) Understand and manage your child's behaviour Stop feeling like you lack the time and feel more organised, find time for you and avoid losing your identity in motherhood Get back on the same page as your partner AND helps you overcome and avoid parental stress, depression and anxiety. All while giving you 10 weeks of support from Two qualified counsellors, alongside a group of mums all doing the same program. If you're still reading this, then this is likely what you've been searching for! Join our Happy Mum Program today, because we have limited places to ensure we give you the support to reach a happy place in your family and to be the change you wish to see in your kids. To find out more, go to: https://parentalstress.com.au/live-happy-mum-support-program

17.01.2022 Support across generations. This is wonderful.

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10.01.2022 Excellent post by @ocdrecoveryuk And I completely agree with this! I have treated hundreds of clients with OCD, including the lesser known OCD subtypes such as POCD, Sexual OCD, SO-OCD/HOCD, Suicidal OCD, and even Scrupulosity/Religious OCD.... These types of OCD are seen in adults, adolescents, and even children; yet there is such reluctance from clients to bring these up in treatment due to shame, guilt, and fear of being misunderstood. Unfortunately not all psychologists or therapists will know about these subtypes and can therefore unintentionally make things much worse (Oh how I could get on my soapbox about this, but I won’t right now lol). I always suggest that people with these types of intrusive thoughts should seek out professionals who specialize in OCD and related disorders; as well as ask explicitly if they have experience treating ‘insert OCD subtype’. P.s if the answer is yeah, I’ve seen people about germs and stuff - run far far away lol. I’ll aim to speak more about all the various types of OCD to ensure that there is no taboo on any of them. I love the work I do with my clients, and there’s is no OCD too scary for us to tackle together! Thanks again to @ocdrecoveryuk for the great post reminding us all to talk more about this. . . . #tmdpsychology #ocdexpert #ocdrecovery #ocdawareness #ocdtreatment #pocd #sexualocd #suicidalocd #soocd #hocd #religiousocd #scrupulosityocd #ocdtherapy #intrusivethoughts #obsession #compulsion #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #ocd #ocdproblems #ocdhelp #ocdlife #therapistsofinstagram #exposureandresponseprevention #iocdf #erp #clinicalpsychologist #therapyiscool #ocdsupport #speakup #weneedtotalk

09.01.2022 Some of the most rewarding moments of my career have involved helping incredible clients manage their OCD. We all have intrusive thoughts, but OCD is relentless - thoughts are so persistent they become obsessions - hours can be spent wasted on analysis, research, or reassurance seeking and avoidance to neutralize these intrusive thoughts. None of that works - the goal is living with OCD and conquering it through exposure and response prevention (ERP) mixed in with a whol...e lot of acceptance. The accuracy of this meme can’t help but cause a little chuckle! . . . #tmdpsychology #ocdmemes #therapyhumor #growthmindset #memeoftheday #humor #ocd #anxietyawareness #justforlaughs #funnymemes #darkhumor #donttakeyourselftooseriously #therapymemes #takeamoment #psychologymemes #laugh #leonardodicaprio #dailymemes #mentalhealthawareness #erp #exposure #mindsetiseverything #ilovemyjob #humor #ocdrecovery #clinicalpsychology #acceptance #therapistsofinstagram #therapyiscool #mentalhealthmeme #laughteristhebestmedicine

08.01.2022 Question of the Day. Develop a love of self awareness and self reflection .... . . #questionoftheday #mindfulliving #selfreflection #selfawareness #askyourself #wordstoliveby #mindsetiseverything #healthyhabits #mentalhealthawareness See more

04.01.2022 Lovely feedback coming in from parents telling me their boys are suddenly more willing to talk about their feelings and emotions at the end of the day - this ...just fills my heart with joy We so need to get our boys into the habit of sharing their thoughts and worries. And we need to start that habit young. The statistics on male mental health make for bleak reading (go have a look at the menshealthforum.org.uk key stats page) and there is plenty in there telling us that men are just not as likely to seek help when they feel low or anxious. Starting the conversation young in a way that makes it normal to discuss the day and reflect on feelings can only but be a good thing. And I’ve made sure the pages and prompts are varied to keep the kids (and you!) engaged I love that filling out the journal is proving a really valuable conversation starter - I’ve seen it myself with my son and couldn’t be happier that it’s happening at bedtimes up and down the country too that’s my #thoughtfultuesday for you folks - have a lovely day www.happyselfjournal.com See more

01.01.2022 #bebrave #frederickbuechner #quoteoftheday #wordstoliveby #tmdpsychology #livelife #beautiful #brave #livemindfully #today #wordsofwisdom