How to Choose the Right Psychologist for You
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- May 30
- 2 min
PARENTING TIPS FOR PROMOTING HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Parenting Tips for Promoting Healthy Child Development Written by Jessica Parker (May 2023) Parenting is an incredible journey filled...
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- Apr 12
- 2 min
THE JOURNEY OF BECOMING A PSCYHOLOGIST
The Journey of Becoming a Psychologist Written by Jodi Cheverton (April 2023) The path to becoming a psychologist can certainly feel...
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- Apr 2
- 2 min
POST NATAL DEPRESSION
Post Natal Depression Written by Alana Lawson (March 2023) Becoming a parent can be one the biggest rewards of one’s life, and yet one of...
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- Mar 21
- 2 min
A QUESTION OF RESILIENCE
A question of Resilience Written by an Anonymous Client (March 2023) Resilience is something that is quite often inadequately referenced...
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- Feb 26
- 1 min
VALENTINE'S DAY
Written by Lara Patty (February 2023) Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day, the day of the year we associate with love and romance, seems to...
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- Feb 22
- 2 min
LIFE OF A WORKING STUDENT
Written by Chloe Bartle (February 2023) Life of a working student As a working student at The Mood and Mind Centre, I am able to gain...
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- Jan 26
- 2 min
New Year Intention - Mindfulness: What it is & what it is not
Written by Mirinda Smith (January 2023) New Year Intention - Mindfulness: What it is & what it is not The New Year can be a beautiful...
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- Dec 8, 2022
- 1 min
Behind the Scenes at The Mood & Mind Centre
Written by Grettchen Hopkins (December 2022) Behind the Scenes at The Mood & Mind Centre The role of our receptionists and administration...
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- Aug 18, 2022
- 2 min
The Benefits of Group Therapy
Written by Eve South (August 2022) What is Group Therapy? Group Therapy is a form of psychotherapy which involves the gathering of...
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- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
Depression in later life
Written by Nejla Regis (August 2022) Geriatric depression or depression in older adults occurs more commonly than we think, and it does...
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- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
Mindfulness for the Whole Family
Written by Jessica Parker (May 2021) Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment and accepting...
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- Apr 3, 2021
- 2 min
How to Support a Loved One with an Alcohol or Other Drug Problem
Written by Melissa Copeman (April 2021) Having someone you care about misuse alcohol or other drugs can be confusing and distressing....
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- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
5 Common Traits of Healthy Relationships
Written by Jessica Parker (February 2021) As we finish up the month of love, lets look at some of the most common traits of healthy...
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- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
Relationships
Written by Colette Dekker (February 2021) With our busy lifestyles, maintaining a work-life balance during a relationship, could be...
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- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
The Benefits of Playing Video Games
Written by Jessica Parker (October 2020) Picture this scenario, you have just called your child down for dinner and you are met with a...
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- Sep 10, 2020
- 2 min
Anxiety and Stimming
Written by Colette Dekker (August 2020) We have all seen people tapping feet or moving legs or even tapping fingers when thinking or...
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- Sep 10, 2020
- 2 min
Am I an Introvert or Could It be Social Anxiety?
Written by Jessica Parker (August 2020) Have you ever wondered if your Shyness or Introversion is a little out of the ordinary, perhaps a...
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- Jul 1, 2020
- 2 min
Depression in Men
Written by Jessica Parker (June 2020) Mental illness is extremely common. According to the Black Dog Institute one in five Australians...
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- Jun 1, 2020
- 1 min
Self-care for Frontline Workers during COVID-19
Written by Melissa Copeman (June 2020) While a lot of us are starting to (hopefully!) see the light at the end of this COVID tunnel, our...
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- May 14, 2020
- 2 min
Couples: A Healthy Relationship in Isolation
Written by Colette Dekker (May 2020) Going from simply living together to spending every waking moment together can be demanding on a...
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- May 6, 2020
- 3 min
Children and Corona Virus
Written by Jessica Parker (May 2020) Covid19 or Corona Virus have become common words that can be heard in all households over the last...
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- Mar 14, 2020
- 3 min
The power of Forgiveness
Written by Dirk Vermooten (March 2020) In October 2006, after a long shift at the fire department, 20-year-old Matt Swatzell fell asleep...
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- Mar 4, 2020
- 2 min
Youth Relationships
Written by Colette Dekker (March 2020) Being young is not easy. Relationships with parents change and relationships with peers are...
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- Jan 16, 2020
- 4 min
Mindfulness: What is it and how to do it?
Written by Kathleen McEvoy (January 2020) Mindfulness-based practices can be thought of as the melding of eastern and western...
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- Jan 10, 2020
- 4 min
Affirmations: Why they work and how to use them
Written by - Irene Vermooten (January 2020) To "affirm" something, by dictionary definition, means that you are declaring it to be true....
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- Jan 10, 2020
- 1 min
How to develop a positive mindset
Written by Dirk Vermooten (January 2020) The latest research shows that a positive mindset is a better predictor of success than IQ,...
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- Dec 15, 2019
- 2 min
Sleep, Diet and Exercise can improve Depression
The proven positive effects that sleep, diet and exercise have on people suffering from Depression is not a quick fix but a lifestyle...
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- Dec 10, 2019
- 3 min
Understanding Anxiety
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a human emotion that occurs when you’re confronted with a possible threat, danger or negative event,...
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- Jul 31, 2019
- 2 min
CoordiKids helps with brain development
But how? Coordikids uses easy-to-follow, and clinically acclaimed exercises to develop and organise the brain. Why do some children and...
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- Jul 11, 2019
- 1 min
Moving our bodies to move our brain!
It is no secret that exercise is good for the body. But physical movement is great for the brain as well. During movement (exercise), the...
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