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’re talking to you!
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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My child is always trying to be perfect with their studies! How parents can manage their 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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Supporting teenagers to succeed in the social world
Ever feel like it’s a losing battle to get your teen to interact socially? Do you constantly feel like you are fighting against their social online world? As a parent, we all want out teenagers to learn the social skills to cooperate, negotiate conflicts, develop perspective, as well as make ...
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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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Now I’m a father, I never get to socialise with my friends anymore
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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Helping your teen successfully cope with HSC Stress and Anxiety
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 will become part of one of the most educated generations in Australia’s history. While we ...
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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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My teenager seems down and withdrawn. How do I know if they are hurting them self?
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% of ...
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I can’t sleep! I worry about everything all the time!
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 way of telling us that an event (e.g. the ... Details »
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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