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Building empathy in children

Mary Gregory — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:53:28 +0000

Humans as a species are getting kinder and less violent. Although some of the events of recent years may make this seem unlikely the longer term statistics point to an overall reduction in violence. We are getting better at working together and developing a collective intelligence. Trade, travel and the internet have provided us with […]

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How to survive a job loss and maintain your mental health

Mary Gregory — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 07:53:08 +0000

The financial impacts of COVID-19 are widespread and will be long lasting. One impact is that some people will lose their jobs and other people will lose their businesses. There will also be an increase in competition for any positions that do become available. As a psychologist I get to see the negative impact a […]

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Your life stage can impact your mental health

Mary Gregory — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 02:06:30 +0000

There are a few theories of the stages of human development, but I have found Erik H. Erickson’s stages of psychosocial development one of the most helpful. He along with his wife Joan Erikson developed a model of psychosocial development. This included the eight stages most people go through during their lifetime. During each of […]

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COVID-19 and Mental Health

Mary Gregory — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:43:36 +0000

I had a great Ask a Psychologist question from Skyler regarding communicating with customers during COVID-19. After this question I started to look at the research around COVID-19 and mental health. There are multiple considerations for mental health with COVID-19 including the impact of the actual virus, the financial and employment losses and the social […]

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Domestic and family violence

Mary Gregory — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 03:28:24 +0000

I started writing this blog post well before COVID-19 became a problem. With isolation becoming the new norm and families needing to stay inside with each other for days, weeks and potentially months there will be an increase in domestic and family violence. With the added stresses of stretched finances, potential unemployment, health worries, lack […]

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WHAT YOU CAN DO DURING COVID-19 ISOLATION

Mary Gregory — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 04:01:42 +0000

Chances are at some point in the next few months you may need to isolate for a period of time. Social isolation can have a range of negative impacts on mental and physical health as humans need social contact. When you are isolated it can feel more difficult to deal with stressful situations as your […]

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The Not Always Happy Holiday Season

Mary Gregory — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:28:37 +0000

The festive period can leave many people struggling. For some, embracing the merry in Christmas and the happy in the new year can be a challenge and the festive events and traditions can weigh heavy. At this time of year my thoughts go to: • Those who have lost a family member or friend • […]

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Mary Gregory — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:43:03 +0000

Circle of Security TM is an early intervention program for parents and children however; many of the ideas from this program apply to everyone. This is because even if you are not parents yourselves you will have had the experience of being parented. This program is based on attachment theory, which is the idea that relationships, […]

Parenting a child with an eating disorder

Mary Gregory — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 03:50:58 +0000

One of the most fundamental roles a parent has is to provide nutrition to their children. When a child has an eating disorder this role can become confusing and contentious. There is a lot to get your head around when your child has an eating disorder but if you get a good team around you […]

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Common Questions Your Psychologist Will Ask

Mary Gregory — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:42:52 +0000

A lot of people are scared to see a Psychologist as they worry about the questions they may be asked. Initially a Psychologist will ask a standard set of questions which they ask all the people who come to see them. This process is the same if you see a Psychologist in person or via […]

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