Psychologists Are Human After All
Psychologists are regarded as experts in the human condition but they are still very human themselves. Psychologist Sarah Piper talks to Leigh Hatcher about her resilience journey, from working in indigenous and war torn communities, through parenthood, to psychologist at...
EMOTION COACHING – A brief outline
Recently I presented a Hot Topic on Emotion Coaching. This is a model that aims to help children regulate their emotions. Research links emotional competence with improved relationships, communication and behaviour so it’s a very useful tool to have as...
Valuing the present over procrastination
Sometimes when I am trying to write… the words don’t come. It weighs on me that it’s due and I think about that more than what I’m trying to write. I become hard on myself for not writing earlier when...
What is it about Public Speaking?
Jane was having trouble with “performing”. Standing up in front of people to present information did not feel natural. It was high pressure and intensely worrying. What she really wanted was to see public speaking as quite natural and not a performance;...
BREATHE
When somebody we love is rushed, fearful, or stressed, a common thing to say to them is “Breathe”. It may sound a bit weird considering we are breathing all the time but it’s not weird at all; it’s profoundly good...
Rhythm
Recently I have been personally challenged by the concept of rhythm. Rhythm in many different parts of my life; personal relationships, physical movement, spiritual growth and professional development to name just a few. It’s not a word I’ve generally associated with...
Soul Goals
At this busy time of year, the last thing we’re probably thinking about is New Year’s Resolutions and setting goals. Every November I personally resolve to be more prepared and less REactive about Christmas however that rarely comes to fruition....
