by Lifeskills Australia | Nov 22, 2019 | Blogs
When we talk about mental health, we’re talking about our mental well-being: our emotions, our thoughts and feelings, our ability to solve problems and overcome difficulties, our social connections and our understanding of the world around us. A mental illness is an...
by Lifeskills Australia | Nov 21, 2019 | Blogs
Prioritising mental health Provide mental health education for all levels of staff to raise awareness, increase understanding and encourage open discussion. Trusting, fair & respectful culture Provide employees at all levels with skills to interact with honesty...
by Lifeskills Australia | Sep 11, 2019 | Blogs
Private Practice at Suite 13, 47 Brookman Street, Kalgoorlie WA 6430 Qualifications: Professional Doctorate of Psychology (Counselling Psychology) DPsych(Couns) Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours) BBSc(Hons) Certificate in Bereavement Counselling Practice ...
by Lifeskills Australia | Sep 2, 2019 | Blogs
The irony of social media is that instead of making you feel more socially connected, research indicates that increased social media use can deteriorate your mental health. Studies found that participants who used social media for more than two hours a day had twice...
by Lifeskills Australia | Aug 21, 2019 | Blogs
Hypnosis is actually a process of self-release Many people have a certain understanding of Hypnosis from the film and television dramas. Some people even think that Hypnosis is a way for criminals to commit crimes. In fact, this is a misunderstanding of Hypnosis. What...
by Lifeskills Australia | Aug 14, 2019 | Blogs
Hey Everyone, Sometimes we have to get ourselves back on track with goal-setting, focus and determination. Everyone needs a kick start sometimes. How do you stay focused? How do we stay on the right road? How do we overcome our fears and keep on track? Passion,...
by Lifeskills Australia | Aug 8, 2019 | Blogs
So how many times have you overheard someone say, personally or in the media, that going to counselling or being anxious/depressed is a sign of weakness? Sad to say, but we haven’t moved on with the times in this domain. Despite the raised awareness about the results...
by Lifeskills Australia | Jul 31, 2019 | Blogs
Chronic diseases are non-communicable illnesses that are prolonged in duration, do not resolve spontaneously, and are rarely cured completely. A diagnosis of a chronic health condition can lead to feelings of shock, anger, grief, loss and sadness are common. These...
by Lifeskills Australia | Jul 25, 2019 | Blogs
Prevalence According to the Centre for Disease Control (2014) one percent of the world’s population has autism. In 2015, Australia estimated that 164,00 persons was diagnosed with Autism representing 1 in every 150 persons. The numbers have significantly increased...
by Lifeskills Australia | Jul 17, 2019 | Blogs
I see so many young people struggle with Body Image issues; whether it be an unhealthy focus on their weight, excessive control of their food consumption or disproportionate expectations on the shape and size of their body parts. What seems to be causing these issues...