What The Students Are Saying: Surviving AND Thriving in Self-Isolation
I’ve recently been privileged to speak to a small number of students in their period of self-isolation. These young people were requested to isolate as a result of their school’s association with COVID! When the isolation was first enforced I...
Corona Virus. A Resilient Response.
Corona Virus. A Resilient Response. There is no other time where resilience is more relevant than when a crisis hits us. Given the current global crisis we are facing, it is time to review what is resilience and how to...
Fires, Floods, Pandemic! Toilet Paper?
Australians have experienced many challenges over the past six months and now the world is experiencing the big challenge of a pandemic. Clinical psychologist Lyn Worsley, talks to Leigh Hatcher about the characteristics of resilient people in these times...
Which Burnout Are You?
I was interested to read recently that it may be too simplistic to assume that there’s only one form of burn out. The research into burnout continues to evolve and a recent study[1] has identified two categories: Burned out and...
Surviving and thriving in a high stress environment
When we’re experiencing stress, we often cite certain events or circumstances as the cause of our stress. This leads us to focus on trying to change the circumstances as the key way to alleviate stress. Making changes in our external...
Resilience In The Invictus Games: A Deep Dive Into The Event That Made A Splash
The Invictus Games – held recently in Sydney - is an international multi-sport event, in which wounded, injured or sick armed services personnel and their associated veterans take part in sports.
The Separation Story – What will you tell your children?
In an era of marriage and family breakdown – many families are doing it on their own. Davide Di Pietro, a clinical social worker at the Resilience Centre, has had a wealth of experience helping parents and children navigate this...
