Written by: Biunca Durston, Customer Success Manager, Connect Psych Services. Change is an inevitable part of life, and as the saying goes, the only constant is change. However, many individuals find themselves paralysed by the fear of the unknown, often overestimating the negative impact of potential changes in their lives. This psychological phenomenon is known … Read more
Written by Simone Hirst, Marketing & Communications Manager, Connect Psych Services. How do you recognise Employees and their contributions to the business? SuperFriends recent 2023 indicators of a thriving workplace found that recognition held the lowest score when the psychosocial hazards were measured in over 10,000 respondents. Celebrating employees can be done in various meaningful … Read more
As we step into the first weeks of the new working year, returning to work after a break can be both challenging and invigorating. January is the time to reflect, relax, and reassess goals and priorities, both on a personal and work level. Relax: Before diving headfirst into the hustle and bustle of work, take … Read more
By Shaun Williams Connect Psych Practitioner As I walk past a local café in Melbourne, I notice a group of approximately 8–10 elderly men. They are busily chatting, laughing, hand gesturing in a wonderfully vibrant manner, and I assume they are all well and truly retired. They are here at this café daily and I … Read more
The Psychological Experience of Adapting to Change Dr Natalie Flatt Ph.D Co-Founder of Connect Psych Services Change, in general, can be challenging; especially in times when it comes suddenly and unexpectedly. Yes, we have experienced so many spectrums of emotions during this pandemic however, let’s not forget the usual lifespan events we all go through … Read more
Dr. Natalie Flatt Ph.D, Connect Psych Services We all have those moments in our lives where we are placed in a situation where family, friends, neighbours, work colleagues and even strangers will provide you unwelcome advice. I feel like I’ve had my fair share of that over the years – how to have … Read more
By Dr Natalie Flatt Ph.D As the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath grumbles on, the pre-covid “normal” lives are feeling like a distant memory. With the constant change of rules and restrictions from, our future is out of balance and many people remain stuck; living in limbo while we hold our breathe that the vaccine … Read more
Unhelpful Thinking Styles and How to Combat Them. New research shows our brain generates over 6000 thousand thoughts each day. When a person experiences an unhelpful emotion (e.g. depression, anxiety and even general feelings of overwhelm), it is usually preceded by a number of unhelpful self-statements and thoughts. Often there is a pattern to such thoughts … Read more
Dr Natalie Flatt Ph.D. Founder of Connect Psych Services. BSc.,Post.Grad.Dip.Psych.,M.Psych We’ve all had those days; no one is immune to it. Life events occur when we least expect them; some can be positive; some can be negative. It’s how we process TODAY that impacts on how to process TOMORROW. Bringing a little peace and … Read more
By Joe Busuttil How to communicate clearly, increasing professional effectiveness: Every good relationship is built on a strong foundation of trust that can only come from open and honest communication, embracing our strengths and working through challenges together. The same communication skills are equally applicable to running a successful business. Unless you are a sole … Read more
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