Written by Simone Hirst, Marketing and Communications Manager, Connect Psych Services As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s a time of mixed emotions for many, including myself. As a mother of two teenage girls and a wife, I feel incredibly grateful for the love and celebration that my family showers upon me, especially since my birthday falls … Read more
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
By: Simone Hirst, Marketing & Communications Manager, Connect Psych Services We all know the saying (and the song!) “Don’t Worry Be Happy” and although easier for some than others to apply this mantra, happiness plays such a significant role in influencing employee and workplace well-being. So how does happiness in the workplace benefit teams and … Read more
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
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 Simone Hirst – Marketing & Communications Manager Connect Psych Services Navigating the hustle and bustle of December, and the lead-up to the holiday season can be both a challenging and emotionally charged experience. By having a rough plan of attack for when you are feeling overwhelmed, you can make sure that you can manage … Read more
Engaging kids in sports within a community setting can be instrumental in equipping them with good mental well-being practices in several ways: 1. **Social Support:** Community-based sports foster a sense of belonging and connection among children. They learn to work in teams, communicate effectively, and develop friendships. These social connections act as a support network, … Read more
By Dr Natalie Flatt Ph.D Co-Founder of Connect Psych Services Ah, the dreaded exam season – a time etched in every student’s memory. For adolescents, this period can often feel like a high-stakes marathon, where success is measured by a letter grade on a piece of paper. The pressure, both from external sources and self-imposed, … 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
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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