Volunteering
Happiness for many of us is associated with connection and contribution to others in a meaningful way, and volunteering is a great way t help others, meet like minded people, and give us a sense of purpose. Numerous research studies over the years have has linked it to our mental and physical well being and […]
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Support for psychology services under Medicare
We often receive questions about accessing psychology services under Medicare. We welcome your enquiries and are sharing some of the various options (and complexities)! There are a couple of ways to access care: It is really helpful to check if you are over your Medicare SafetyNet (which also runs Jan-Dec each year), as this can […]
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Do you worry about cancer coming back?
About 70% of people who have had cancer treatment worry about the cancer coming back, and it can really get in the way of living your life. While emotional upheaval during and after cancer treatment is normal, finding you are continuing to worry about your health can really prolong and elevate your distress, as well as […]
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Self-compassion
Many of us will relate to having an ‘inner critic’ – that part of us that is incredibly hard on ourselves and beats us up if we make a mistake. Often this voice makes us feel pretty rubbish about ourselves and can contribute to feelings of anxiety, depression, inappropriate or excessive guilt, as well as […]
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