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Why is sleep hygiene so important?

Why is sleep hygiene so important?

YAWN! I’m hopeless until I have that first coffee… Maybe you just really like coffee…but then again, maybe your need for coffee is masking a sleep problem. And if you think poor sleep is a minor issue, consider this: The Sleep Health Foundation report “Asleep on the...

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Building empathy in children

Building empathy in children

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...

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Your life stage can impact your mental health

Your life stage can impact your mental health

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...

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COVID-19 and Mental Health

COVID-19 and Mental Health

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...

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Domestic and family violence

Domestic and family violence

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...

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WHAT YOU CAN DO DURING COVID-19 ISOLATION

WHAT YOU CAN DO DURING COVID-19 ISOLATION

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...

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Where is My Life Going?

Where is My Life Going?

There are many reasons why a person may reach a stage in their life where they ask this question. It may be because of family disruption when they were young, not adjusting to high school, developed mental health difficulties or used alcohol and other drugs. As a...

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Anger and Its Causes

Anger and Its Causes

Anger is a normal and healthy human emotion in many circumstances, however if it is intense, causes you to act aggressively or in a way you are unhappy with or you feel anger all the time it may be considered a problem.  Anger can be thought of as a response to a real...

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The Not Always Happy Holiday Season

The Not Always Happy Holiday Season

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...

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Why we love Circle of Security©

Why we love Circle of Security©

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...

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