Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash Anxiety can be an uncomfortable and distressing feeling that we want to get rid of. This can lead to making choices that will alleviate our anxiety in the quickest way. Avoidance behaviours can encompass a wide range of physical and mental actions, from procrastination and refusing to think […]
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Most people have experienced situations where they have not received what they wanted or needed. These might have been at work, with friends, family, or in intimate relationships. Some may have thought “I am just not an assertive person” and let it go or potentially have it fester […]
Photo by Windows on Unsplash The final year of high school, Year 12, is a crucial period in a student’s academic journey. It’s a time filled with academic pressures, applications for further study for some, and the looming sense of transition into adulthood. Coping with the stress of the year 12’s final semester is […]
Please note: the following infographic has been designed to help readers better understand eating disorders and why some are so difficult to manage. Each case is different, and requires tailored intervention. However, if you’ve ever wondered why someone may develop an eating disorder, and struggle to free themselves from it, this may provide some […]
Photo by Külli Kittus on Unsplash In psychological therapy, we’re almost always looking to make progress. This often comes back to behaviour change – i.e., how we’ll behave differently in the face of difficult situations and feelings. In therapy targeting addiction, our behavioural goal is basic but difficult – we want to cease the […]
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” […]
Image source: helpguide.org What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Maybe you’ve heard someone refer to themselves as having “OCD” or being “OCD” about certain things like cleanliness or orderliness. In reality, OCD is a mental illness that can dramatically impact someone’s life. OCD is characterised by the presence of intrusive and unwanted thoughts, ideas or […]
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash Conflict is a natural and unavoidable part of intimate relationships. Conflict often has a functional purpose and can actually provide opportunities for deeper connection and understanding. All relationships, even the most successful ones, have conflict. Gottman & Gottman’s longitudinal research on couples found that approximately 31% of couple […]
Photo by Michał Parzuchowski on Unsplash Has it been suggested that your child undergo a learning assessment? Are you unsure what a learning assessment involves or achieves? Your Mind Matters Psychology Services is here to help! What are Learning Assessments? Learning assessments, also referred to as educational or psychoeducational assessments, are assessments that […]
“Enter into children’s play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.” -Virginia Axline What is Play Therapy? Play Therapy is an effective and appropriate way to help children aged 2-12 years work through emotional, psychosocial and behavioural difficulties. It can help address issues faced in the family, […]