How to reconnect with my tween or teenager
Are you a parent, feeling lost as to why you’re not as close with your child anymore?
Has your child grown more distant as they get older, and you don’t know how to reconnect?
The best thing to do during COVID – Prevent burn out & take a break
COVID has had a huge impact on everyone this year. Whilst some ...
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My Teenager is Lazy! How to get your Teen to do Homework & Chores
Do you have an unmotivated teenager, who won’t do anything you ask?
Are they resistant to doing their chores, and have difficulty completing tasks?
Social media makes me feel lonely. Why does it have this impact?
You are most likely finding yourself sitting on your phone most ...
How do I stop crying? Surfing the emotional waves of grief
Are you going through a period of grief, maybe lost someone close to you?
Are you struggling with managing your emotions and coping day to day?
I’m in pain everyday! How to manage severe pain & keep going
Do you experience high levels of pain? Has it been persisting for months or maybe years?
Do you feel like just stopping, with the pain crippling you daily?
3 Successful ways to keep your Teens Video Gaming Under Control
Is your teenager video gaming & playing online non-stop since being in isolation? Do you wish they would go outside, ride their bike, play a game or use their imagination?
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How to talk to your children about Coronavirus
Are you constantly answering your child’s questions about Coronavirus, and why they can’t see their friends anymore?
Why their birthday party has been cancelled.
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Convert your worry. How to adapt to so much change
Our Director & Clinical Psychologist Rebecca Deane had the priveledge of being interviewed by Karen from Yoga Bare Hawkesbury, talking about the changes and challenges many are facing with the affects of COVID-19, and how you can adapt to that change, and reduce worry & stress. Take and listen and ...
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Tackle your bad eating habits. How to reduce the pressure
Are you feeling defeated? Not losing the weight you after trying so hard?
Do you know that your eating habits are unhealthy, and feel you’re resorting to more drastic measures to lose the weight?
How to Manage Home Life & Isolation
Are you trying to adjust to your new home life?
Is your work, home and family life all blended into one now you’re in isolation?
How to feel prepared for Therapy
It is common to feel nervous before seeing a psychologist, especially if it is your first time. Spending some time thinking ...
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Escaping the bush fires – Survival verses Anxiety
Our experience facing the horrific bush fires...Two days before Christmas, my husband and I, and our two little boys waited ...
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Separating? How to help your children understand
Are you separating or divorcing from your partner? Are you unsure how to manage the change and impact on your children?
Separating or a divorce is a huge life change, and it’s always stressful for a family. Especially if it falls around Christmas time. It’s often made ... Details »
Convert your financial stress to calm – 5 easy solutions
Do you find that you experience financial stress at this time of year, every year?
Children with disability excluded in school – New remarkable results
Do you want your child to attend a mainstream school, regardless of their disability?
Are you concerned that they won’t get the support and guidance they need?
Mind, Doggy & Spirit. How dogs and pets help reduce stress
Life without dogs is like a night-sky without stars
Dogs have an uncanny ability to be in tune with their owners’ emotional state. They act as a ...
The battle. How to cut down on week night drinking.
Have you come to the realisation that you or a loved one is drinking alcohol more than you should?
Have you become reliant, and don’t know how to begin to control it?
Having a ...
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New Year. New You.
It’s a new year. But what does this mean to you? The new year can mean many different things to different people. You may find yourself re-thinking what you want to strive for in the year ahead; you may be busily thinking about the school year and kid’s activities; you may ...
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Rushed appointments – who is actually listening to you?
Have you ever walked away from an appointment thinking what just happened? I can’t remember what he just said, it was all too quick and he lost me at “you have………” You make time to schedule an important health appointment, take time out of your day because you’re concerned. The problem ...
Details »It’s that time of year! How to cope with Redundancy & Job Loss in the holidays
Redundancy. A word we all don't like to hear. We spend a lot of our lifetime at work. So what would you do if you lost your job unexpectedly? How do you think you would cope? Christmas time can be an extremely busy time of year for many businesses, however it can also ...
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Teenage romance and break ups – how to cope as a parent
Do you have a teenager who’s actively dating? Or has your teenager just broken up with their boyfriend or girlfriend? Adolescent romance is an important developmental marker for a teenager’s self-identity, functioning and capacity for intimacy. It is important ...
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Listen to your emotions. They are powerful!
Do you feel like you are on an emotional rollercoaster? Are your emotions dominating your decisions? Reacting more to events than others? Why is it that so-called ‘negative’ emotions, seem to hinder our life? You finish your day, feeling tense, and as you head home a weight bares down on you. ...
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Perfectionism at school – How to manage your child’s expectations
Does your son or daughter have unrealistic high standards? Do they show signs of Perfectionism? Do they often not feel good enough, or think they should have worked harder? Perfectionistic tendencies are often seen in teenagers and young adults studying for their school exams or at university. They can often feel ...
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My daughter is self-harming – what do I do?
Is your daughter self-harming, and you don’t know how to help? Is her self-harming taking its toll on the whole family? The teenage years can be troublesome for any adolescent, and outside influences such as peer pressure, family life ...
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Fatherhood equals no social life. How to work through the challenge
Becoming a father to a child is a very rewarding experience, however ...
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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 ...
Details » 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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