There are a myriad of factors why people may be treating us badly. These relationships tend to bring out the worst in us, regardless of how evolved and self-aware we might be. Here’s my advise on how to handle this situation.
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Grief is a natural process. Breaking down each of the stages and how it may relate to how you're feeling, can be really helpful in finding the light at the end of the tunnel. Here’s how you observe it with compassion without being swallowed by it.
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Here’s one of the automated systems we use in Strategic Psychology to make not only our lives easier but also that of our clients.
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Did you know there’s a term for your bedtime rituals and nightly habits? Collectively, these behaviors are known as sleep hygiene. If you want to get a better night’s sleep, here are some practical tips to help you improve your sleep hygiene.
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An important step toward helping a loved one going through rough times is to give time. Time is what allows us to support, hold, and build trust until they open up. Your companionship and support can be crucial to their recovery.
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Certainly, no one can dispute the countless benefits technology has brought us. That’s why we, at Strategic Psychology, are also taking advantage of the myriad of benefits of automation. Here’s our DASS-21 automation demo for psychologists.
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When isolated and alone, you may be paying very close to your thinking, which is totally preoccupied with planning for a possible future, or ruminating on a past that can never be altered.
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If you want to say psychologically fit, strong and healthy, you need to socialise and bond with others. But what does this look like in a time that we have been asked to physically distance ourselves from others?
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During self isolation you may find you have more time on your hands than normal; and with the concoction of stress, anxiety and boredom during these uncertain times that one glass can quickly become a bottle. Here are some suggestions.
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Let' face it, your brain does not care if you are happy; only that you 'survive'. If that means worrying all day about the last Facebook rant you sent to a work colleague, then that's what it will do!
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10 ways in which you can take care of your mental health while self-isolating during this coronavirus pandemic.
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We face uncertain times ahead and for many of us, the fear of the unknown - an uncertain future, terrifies us the most. We want you to know these feelings are perfectly normal and valid, but they need not dominate your every waking moment.
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It can be tricky as a parent to know how much to tell your kids about what’s going on in the world. But it’s important they understand what’s happening and know how to protect themselves and others. Here are 5 helpful tips on how you can talk to your children during these challenging times
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As we continue to face the significant challenges of COVID-19, building self-compassion is one of the steps we can take to protect and improve our health.
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Each day we are influenced by a range of emotions and they can change from moment to moment. But, what’s the best way we could rid of emotions we don’t want? Here’s my answer.
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I received a question on how can a psychologist help a client if they haven’t been through a similar experience. Here’s my answer…
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Defining exactly what constitutes a psychological disorder can be tricky and definitions have changed over time. Here are my thoughts on how do we really decide what's normal and what's abnormal using the bell curve.
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Migraines are headaches that can last from a few hours to multiple days. Do they have a connection to anxiety or depression? Here’s my answer.
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It can be frustrating when you are faced with the position where you have a loved one, a family member, or a friend who desperately needs help, yet they refuse help. Here’s my advise on how to approach them.
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Choosing a marriage counsellor can be a daunting proposition, as many factors need to be weighed up before making a choice. Here’s my advise on how to find a good one.
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