Written by Shaun Williams, Counsellor, Connect Psych Services Belonging and connection are essential human needs, particularly relevant within the LGBTQIA+ community due to unique societal challenges. So, what exactly does IDAHOBIT have to do with belonging and connection? Importantly, the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), celebrated globally, serves as a powerful … Read more
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
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
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
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
12 Reasons to Seek Support That Might Surprise You. Dr Natalie Flatt Ph.D, Connect Psych Services. Due to the stigma of the term ‘Mental Health Challenges’, many individuals feel that they require a ‘cut and dry’ set of symptoms to warrant seeing a therapist. This certainly does not need to be the case. More often … Read more
By Joe Busuttil 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 trader, you need to learn to work together … Read more
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