Understanding Workplace Behaviour: A Guide on Harassment and Bullying Written by Dr Natalie Flatt Co-founder of Connect Psych Services, Psychologist Linkedin Link This resource was created to help better understand acceptable workplace behaviour. The aim is to build awareness of how actions may affect others, to provide guidance on respectful and inclusive conduct and to … Read more
Navigating Workplace Harassment and Toxicity: A Guide for Employees Written by Jake Dixon Provisional Psychologist & Facilitator, Connect Psych Services Workplace culture significantly impacts our psychological wellbeing. While many organisations strive for inclusivity and maintaining mental health, many employees can still encounter harassment and a negative work experience due to interpersonal difficulties. Understanding these dynamics … Read more
Grief Isn’t One Size Fits All: What Your Experience Might Look Like Written by Jake Dixon Provisional Psychologist & Facilitator, Connect Psych Services Grief is one of those human experiences that doesn’t follow any predictable pattern and that can completely dominate our lives. That is okay. It means we’re human, it means that we care … Read more
Psychological Safety vs. Psychosocial Safety: Understanding the Distinctions in Australian Workplaces Written by Dr Natalie Flatt Co-founder of Connect Psych Services, Psychologist Linkedin Link Written by Dr Natalie Flatt PhD, Psychologist and co-founder, Connect Psych Services The terms psychological safety and psychosocial safety are often used in workplace discussions, yet they represent distinct concepts … Read more
Why Intergenerational Friendships Might Be the Secret to a Healthier Workplace Written by Dr Natalie Flatt Co-founder of Connect Psych Services, Psychologist Linkedin Link How Old Is Your Work Bestie? If you think about your closest colleague at work, the one you debrief with after a long meeting, laugh with during a busy shift … Read more
How to Build Psychological Safety in the Workplace Written by Charlotte Scurr-Nicholls Provisional Psychologist, Connect Psych Services Data & Product Innovation Lead What Is Psychological Safety? Psychological safety is not a one-off initiative or a policy on paper. It is a cultural feature of a workplace, built over time through everyday interactions, leadership behaviour and … Read more
The Long Tail of Recovery: Managing Your Mental Health After a Natural Disaster Written by Jake Dixon Provisional Psychologist & Facilitator, Connect Psych Services When the immediate danger of a natural disaster passes, the cleaning and rebuilding begins. But in psychology, we often see that the real psychological work starts months, or even years, later. … Read more
Understanding Gambling & What To Do When it Overtakes You Written by Jake Dixon Provisional Psychologist & Facilitator, Connect Psych Services In Australia, gambling is often seen as a national pastime, from the local pokies to betting on the footy. However, for many, what starts as a bit of fun can quickly become an overwhelming … Read more
How Gambling Addiction Works and Why We Find it Hard to Recognise Written by Jake Dixon Provisional Psychologist & Facilitator, Connect Psych Services It is a common misconception that gambling is simply a matter of willpower or a character flaw. In reality, gambling addiction is a widespread problem that millions of people struggle with every … Read more
Managing Your Battery: Simple Ways to Keep Your Energy Up at Work Written by Jake Dixon Provisional Psychologist & Facilitator, Connect Psych Services It is important to start by acknowledging a simple truth: feeling stressed at work is a normal human response. You are not a machine, and your brain is not designed to be … Read more