Moving Forward to #stayconnected
Having found some new ways to connect during the period of isolation, now is the time, as restrictions are slowly lifted, to think about how you will keep them going.
Conversations to keep children safe
There has been an onslaught of articles in the media in recent weeks that have left me feeling shaken, disturbed, and preoccupied. I’m talking about the coverage of George Pell and Michael Jackson, and then more recently – and closer...
An introduction to ADHD
ADHD. It’s a label most people have heard of, and most people have an opinion on. There are lots of questions people have and many myths surrounding ADHD, which can lead to so many questions: Does ADHD really exist?...
R U OK?
Today is National R U OK Day. The message is simple – ask those around you: “Are you OK?” R U OK Day encourages people to ask those around them – friends, family, colleagues – R U OK? Relationships are...
“But surely there’s nothing to worry about?” Anxiety in children and how to tackle it
By Erin Patten MPsych (Educational & Developmental) Registered Psychologist @ Alpha Psychology and The Resilience Centre I have had parents bring their anxious child to see me and say “but what does a child have to be worried about?” And...
