Fatherhood equals no social life. How to work through the challenge
Becoming a father to a child is a very rewarding experience, however it also comes with an immense amount of responsibility and stress. The lifestyle adjustments you experience when you become a parent are very real. You find yourself having to look after your new child, and juggle this with work responsibilities. So where does ...
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HSC, Study Stress & Anxiety – How to help your teenager cope
Do you have a teenager at home going through the HSC this year? Or maybe a young adult studying at University or College?
HSC stress - it's a reality for many Australian teengers. The adolescents of today ...
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Creating Change is 7 years old! Here’s what you can expect from the Hills leading team of Psychologists
We have been creating change in people's lives for 7 years now, but have you often wondered what to expect from a session with one of our psychologists? Creating Change is proud to be the Hills Districts largest team of Psychologists and Counsellors. If you’ve recently made the decision to change your ...
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30 something women – The pressure to settle down
Are your friends or family questioning you about when you’re getting married? Or making comments that your clock is ticking, saying you better find a man and settle down? Many of us have the tendency to build up ideas and expectations about what we “should” be doing with our lives, ...
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Changing excessive social drinking. How to help your loved ones
Drinking socially - when does one become one too many? Some alcohol researchers insist that because alcohol is a toxin, there is no ‘safe’ level of intake. Whilst most of us might think this is a little extreme, many families and marriages are seriously affected by one person’s drinking. Tolerance develops ...
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Why is it a challenge for men to ask for help?
Why is it so difficult for men to ask for help when it comes to their health? It’s known as the quiet crisis. Men not asking for help when needed, or talking to someone when they could really benefit from advice or a different perspective. Did you know that ...
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Withdrawn and down teenagers. How to understand self harm
Do your teenager’s emotions oscillate like a rollercoaster? Are their moods extreme, and they are finding it all too much? Maybe their behaviour has become more withdrawn and avoidant? 1 in 6 young people have considered self harm at some point, with 1 in 10 having acted on it. Australian studies suggest that 6-8% ...
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My moods are like a rollercoaster. How do I regain control?
Are you feeling like you are always moody? Do you often wonder why you let your feelings get the better of you? Many people experience fluctuations in their moods each day, but you should stop and reflect when your moods are taking over your life, your relationships, ...
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I can’t sleep! Constant worrying – how to combat it
Are you drowning in your own thoughts? Are you struggling to sleep, as your mind won’t let you switch off? Everybody worries from time to time. Perhaps you might worry about meeting a deadline, completing a task, whether your child’s strange rash may be ...
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I think my child is falling behind in class. What do I do?
Is your child avoiding their homework, getting easily distracted or finding it hard to read? Does your child have meltdowns, hate going to school or seem to be getting into more trouble? The beginning of each school year can be an apprehensive time for parents. We worry which teacher they will have ...
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The importance of Sadness – what is its purpose in our lives?
What is Sadness? What is its purpose in our lives?
The emotion of sadness is essential to our survival and has been a part of human experience since the beginning of time. Sadness is our body’s ...
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Eat Away Your Anxiety and Depression
Did you know that healthy eating affects anxiety and depression? We always hear about how you should eat well – it’s good for you, gives you energy and makes you feel better. However there are many ways healthy eating can help your mental health too, including anxiety and depression. Australian’s every year ...
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Welcoming the New Year! Do you have any goals this year? – Creating Change
As each new year rolls around, many of us look to set new year resolutions, but are these achievable goals that are really going to make your life healthier? Now is the time to really think about what you want out of 2018. Many choose to set goals for their physical health – losing more weight, joining ...
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Family Relationship Stress Tips for the Holidays
It’s a bit of myth that all families are happy. A family can be a place of love, support and encouragement, but on the other hand they can also be a source of judgement, frustration, criticism and irritation. Growing up in our families we play certain roles, and these roles become consistent overtime. For ...
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Family Challenges at Christmas Time
For many people, Christmas time is a happy time of year with the opportunity to be joyful and grateful with family, friends and colleagues. However, for a lot of people, Christmas can bring about other less pleasant emotions such as anger, low mood or loneliness. Family challenges arise. Bringing family together can open up old ...
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Separations or Divorce at this time of year can take their toll on children…
A divorce or separation is a huge life change, and it’s always stressful for the family. Especially if it falls around Christmas time. It’s often made worse by avoidable mistakes. As therapists, we’ve worked with many people going through these difficult times ...
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Eliminate your Financial Stress this Christmas
Christmas Time is not the time to have financial stress. The Christmas season is a time for celebration and enjoyment. Unfortunately, it can also become a time of financial stress and anxiety. Financial stress is widespread and growing, and is a leading cause of stress in Australians. During the festive season we can ...
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I’m going to be a new mum, and I’m terrified I won’t know what to do!
Are you an expecting new mum?
Are you scared and anxious about the impending birth of your baby, and feel you don’t know what to do or how you’ll cope?
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Supporting Australian #psychweek
IS THERE SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE YOU CAN HELP TODAY? In supporting Australian Psychology Week (#psychweek), we want to create change by helping you to help others! It’s the little things you do that can really make a difference. You could make someone’s day by:
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Supporting your TEEN to discover themselves….. when they don’t know who they are!!
Is your teen feeling lost and unsure of who they are? Do you have the tools to support them in deciding what they want to be in the future? Are you worried social media is bogging them down as they endeavour to keep up with their peers or save face? Details »
Uni EXAM time is here! But how do you prepare effectively?
Are you feeling frazzled knowing exam time is here? Or maybe you leave everything to the last minute, still have to show up for your job and always fall apart by the time you get to STUVAC. Are the people around you noticing differences in your mood? Are you irritable or avoiding friends you enjoyed ...
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The Symbolism of Lighting a Candle. Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to recognise and promote the importance of early and ongoing support for the 1 in 4 parents who experience the loss of their baby in Australia. Lighting a candle is the global tradition each year, to honour the precious life that has been lost. More than half ...
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How to keep going when the pain tells you to stop
Managing Chronic Pain Do you experience high levels of pain? Has it been persisting for months or maybe years? Chronic Pain can make simple movements in day-to-day life such as sitting and standing feel unbearable. It can disrupt your sleep, reduce your energy, and in some severe cases, you may experience symptoms ...
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The Hills Daddy Daughter Dance – Are You Going?
The 3rd Annual Hills Father Daughter Dance is on again this year, aimed at encouraging and empowering fathers of all ages in the Greater Hills Area to develop meaningful relationships with their daughters. The event is a great way for dads and daughters to spend some quality ...
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Is your child’s emotional development on track?
One day you stopped and noticed the tantrums are getting more intense, lasting longer and becoming more frequent. The whining starts from the moment they get up and its driving you nuts? Everything that crosses their path on TV or with friends is resulting in them badgering you about how unfair life is and that ...
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Women Looking after Women in the Hills
Women of the Hills, it’s time we put ourselves first! Australian Women’s Health Week is this week, 4-8th September 2017, and at Creating Change we believe that all women in the Hills District need to look after ...
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Helping your teenager cope with HSC Stress & Anxiety
Do you have a teenager at home going through the HSC this year? Or maybe a young adult studying at University or College? The adolescents of today will become part of one of the most educated generations in Australia’s history. While we hope that helpful, consistent messages are being sent to our ...
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Eating Habits. Are you actually hungry?
Do you find yourself eating for the sake of eating, and you're not even hungry?
Have you ever been sitting at your office desk, engrossed in a task or watching television whilst eating, then all of a sudden realise that you finished ...
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Taking control of your children’s Social Anxiety
Knowing when your child’s shyness is a phase or a real problem It can be a challenge to determine whether a child is an introvert by nature or has developed fears around social interactions. Empowering you as a parent to know what to look for and how to effectively manage anxiety ...
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Online Video Gaming – When is it problematic in our youth?
We live in an ever-changing world where technological advances and the internet have become a necessary part of everyday life. Perhaps it is not surprising that a growing number of children and adults alike are spending a significant amount of time engaging with social media and video gaming. How then, do we know ...
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Emergency Service Workers of the Hills District and their families – the effects of repetitive trauma and stress
Breaking down the impact repetitive exposure to trauma has on Emergency Service Workers and their families. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) describes the severe and persistent stress response after exposure to a traumatic event. At least 8,000 police, fire and ambulance officers are believed to be living with PTSD in Australia. For this ...
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We are finalists in the Sydney Hills District Local Business Awards!
We succeeded in the Top 8 in the Hills District! Creating Change are very excited to be announced as finalists in the Australian Local Business Awards - Hills District for 2017. The Local Business Awards are the most comprehensive business awards program that covers a wide variety of categories. The aim is to pay tribute ...
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Effective Communication in Relationships
Relationships can become broken when communication is a barrier. The importance of effective communication can be crucial. Did you know that in Australia, the divorce rate has increased by 4.3% to 2,019 divorces in 2015 (ABS)? Every day to day situation is unique and will require ...
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