What Is Stress? Stress is your body’s natural way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. It’s the body’s defense mechanism kicking in. When it works properly it can help us stay focused, alert, energetic and to cope with emergencies. So it will help you stay on your toes during a presentation or… Read More 9 Ideas That Help With Stress Reduction.
Many factors can contribute to when and why someone develops perfectionism. It may start in childhood, teen years or as an adult. It may stem from frequent fears surrounding disapproval from others or from feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. Exactly what causes perfectionism isn’t known but it is thought to be a learnt behaviour as… Read More What Are The Implications Of Perfectionism?
Research teaches us that getting creative is good for our mental and physical health. It has been shown to increase self-confidence, decrease our stress levels, decrease risks of burn out and depression to name but a few. Why is this important? As psychologists we are now seeing an increase in stress and burnt out in adults.… Read More Connecting Through Creativity With Your Children.
Warning: If you have been raised in an authoritarian home you might find reading this blog upsetting. It may cause flashbacks also. If you find this is the case then please use discretion, stop reading and reach out for professional support. Have you ever wondered what the consequences were for you if you were raised… Read More Were You Raised By Parents Who Were Too Strict?
We all seem to have that never ending to do list. The one where we are always last, in fact we never seem to get on the list at all. It’s particularly problematic list for perfectionists and people pleasers. But we can all be guilty of creating a never ending to do list. Why do… Read More Do You Have A Not To Do List?
People love to gossip and it’s not just something women do. Men can be equally guilty of spreading gossip and rumours as much as women. With the popularity of social media the spread of gossip has never been easier. But spreading gossip is never good, not for the person at the brunt end of it,… Read More Drop The Gossip For Better Mental Health.
There is plenty of research that shows how important connection is to any relationship. The first important relationship we have is with our parents. This is the foundational relationship that will dictate other relationships. So as parents we want it to be a healthy experience for our children. In that first relationship we learnt as… Read More 7 Tips To Help You Build Connection With Your Child.
There is plenty of research that supports the emotional and mental health benefits of exercise. These benefits range from boosting self-esteem to alleviating symptoms of mild to moderate depression. It really doesn’t matter what type of physical activity you do as long as you do at least 20 to 30 minutes five days a week.… Read More What Are The Emotional And Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise?
I found it increasing hard to write this week’s blog. As a mum of disabled children it brought up so many memories for me. Some of those memories are very hard even today. But there are also a great number of good ones. Raising a disabled child does take its toll on your mental and… Read More The Mental Health Implications Of Raising A Disabled Child.
A healthy relationship is one based on both people have healthy boundaries and are able to maintain them in their relationship. It also requires effort by both parties to maintain the relationship. As time moves on in any relationship we can fall in to the trap of relationship complacency. When this happens of course it can lead to… Read More The Importance Of Date Nights To Your Relationship.
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