Written by Alex Melzer, BPsych (Honours) AHPRA Registered Psychologist In the relentless pace of today’s working world, many of us grapple with the challenge of burnout – a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. This is not just about feeling tired after a busy day; it’s a deeper fatigue that can impact our overall … Read more
Balancing Grit and Grace: A Powerful Recipe for Women Leaders By Dr. Natalie Flatt Connect Psych Services In the world of modern leadership, the synthesis of grit and grace emerges as a challenging combination, especially for women aiming for success in the professional arena. Grit, defined as firmness of mind and unyielding courage, serves as … Read more
By Simone Hirst – Marketing & Communications Manager Connect Psych Services International Volunteer Day – December 5th Although one of the obvious benefits of Volunteering is helping others, volunteering also offers a wide array of benefits for our own mental health. By participating in volunteer work it can contribute positively to overall well-being by fostering … Read more
Dr Natalie Flatt Ph.D Co-Founder Connect Psych Services “I’m not good enough for this role”, “Why would people pay for my advice?”, “Luck was on my side with that presentation/project today”, “They are going to figure out I don’t know enough” … Does this sound familiar? Most of us have experienced feelings of doubt … 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
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