Psychologist blog
‘Tis the season to be jolly?’
‘Tis the season to be jolly? Resolving conflict in healthier ways We are constantly communicating with others and even ourselves. It’s something we all do every day, in every encounter we have with those around us. Given that this is something we all do all the time, you’d think we might be rather good at…
Read MoreNew year, new you?
Setting New Year’s goals that are built to last It’s that time of the year when we face the end of one year and begin to move forward to the next. It’s a time that brings about a natural desire to do some internal, psychological housekeeping. Anyone who has made a New Year’s resolution or…
Read MoreSometimes the bully lies within
Have you ever found yourself feeling sad or anxious over seemingly minor things? Perhaps a conversation didn’t go as you had hoped, you find yourself fretting about an un-returned phone call or message? Sometimes, it’s the way we think about these everyday experiences which gets us in a knot. The way we interpret things, the…
Read MoreSometimes life gets difficult. Take care of yourself.
As my first contribution, I thought it may be useful to start with something which forms the foundation of good mental health. Too often, we look at new and complex ways of trying to improve our daily experience, when in fact, a simple, foundational strategy can make a large impact. Sometimes it can feel as…
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