Pain Management People commonly think about pain as being solely a physical sensation. However, chronic pain, which persists after a period of time in which normal healing is expected to occur, is often the combination of physical, psychological and emotional factors. In fact, a person’s perception of their pain is greatly affected by any negative…
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OCD Do you have the same thought continually entering into your mind despite trying to ignore it? Or do you find that you can’t relax unless you’ve completed a specific behaviour or pattern? Sometimes, thoughts can become so intrusive that they start to take up a large part of our day, and affect other aspects…
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New Parent – Mum Motherhood presents some of the greatest challenges and joys in life. For some women, pregnancy and birth do not go as planned, and they encounter emotional difficulties they didn’t anticipate. If this is the case for you, regardless of how well you are coping, seeking support can help to maximise your…
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New Parent – Dad Everyone approaches and experiences fatherhood differently – there is no single ‘right’ way to be a dad. Impending fatherhood can be a combination of elation, fear, confusion and expectancy. As you watch your partner’s belly grow or you hold her hand during fertility treatments, it may feel as if people have…
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New Parent Adjusting to life as a parent can be a struggle. Just as no one’s experience is the same, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting and everyone faces different challenges. On top of these challenges as a parent, it is likely you have received conflicting advice on the best method of parenting. It…
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Narcissism Narcissism is a word that may be thrown around lightly to explain somebody that is absorbed with themselves or their own needs. Some people have this personality trait more than others, and if you identify with this it does not mean that you have a serious issue. It is when these narcissistic qualities start…
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Life Transition Going through big transitions in life can be stressful, tiring and emotional. It’s normal to get overwhelmed and to take a while to adjust. Sometimes, these transitions are so overwhelming that they can start to have a huge impact on our daily mood, emotions and functioning. This can often occur with transitions that…
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