Mindshift Psychology

We wish all our clients and referrers a Merry Christmas.

Do you have difficulty tolerating distressing emotions? Watch Michael Yapko's video on how to better manage difficult feelings.

Three Steps to Help Clients Better Tolerate Distress When a client is in emotional distress, their first instinct is often to try to make the pain go away . . .. . . but by avoiding those feelings, the pain usu...

Staying healthy during the Silly Season

Christmas time is a hectic time. We frantically try to get everything done, which can cause irritability - with our partner, kids, workmates, and friends - and that often means shame and extra work to mend relationships. This can cause additional stress and tension when all you need is a break!

It is of the utmost importance to look after our physical and mental wellbeing during times of stress. Here are some tips on how to look after yourself during the busiest month of the year:

1) Keep exercising! This is the best protector of mental and physical health.
2) Drink alcohol in moderation. Alcohol increases our reactivity and irritability and can fracture important relationships. Intersperse alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic, set a limit, and have alcohol-free days.
3) Take a time-out if you can. Having some alone time to recharge your social battery is important to decrease stress and irritability.
4) When catching up with difficult family members, keep the topic of conversation non-controversial and simple. Being sober can help stay mindful of what is happening, and avoid emotional minefields.
5) Ensure you get enough quality sleep. Again, alcohol does not help with this. Sleep helps us manage our emotions, so make sure you get enough of it this time of the year.

We hope these tips will help you enjoy the Silly Season.

Have you ever really met yourself? It might be about time to do so.

Meet Yourself: A User's Guide to Building Self-Esteem: Niko Everett at TEDxYouth@BommerCanyon Niko Everett would like to introduce you to someone she thinks you should know-YOU! As the founder of Girls for Change, Niko has helped many young teens tran...

Feeling anxious at times? Perfectly normal!
Feeling anxious or worried all the time? You may benefit from therapy to help you reset your threat detection system.
Watch the video below to better understand anxiety disorders.

What's normal anxiety -- and what's an anxiety disorder? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Everyone gets anxious at times, but how can you tell when it crosses the line and needs attention? Dr. Jen Gunter shares the science behind your brain's thre...

COVID-19 update: as an essential service we remain open during the lockdown. Please bring a mask to your session and make sure you have signed in with the Check in Queensland app. We do our best to keep the community safe by cleaning and disinfecting the office between clients. However, if you feel uncomfortable coming in for your session, please contact us and we can arrange for a telehealth session. Stay safe, Queensland.

We are offering a free 15 Minute initial phone consultation to new clients! This will help getting to know each other, and will give you an idea of how we can help you. Visit our website www.mindshiftpsychology.com.au to make a booking. We are looking forward to speaking with you!

We are proud to announce the opening of our new, dynamic psychology private practice in Mooloolaba on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
We offer evidence-based and client centred therapy to individuals aged 16 and over.
Suffering from depressed mood, anxiety, grief, anger, trauma, or other mental health issues? We are here to help!
Please head to our website www.mindshiftpsychology.com.au to learn more about us, our services, and to make an online booking. Shoot us a message on our website and we can organise a free 15-minute consultation to get to know each other.

We are now taking online bookings. Check out this awesome and convenient feature on our website. Looking forward to meeting you soon.

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