Stress Management Stress in actuality does not exist. There is a common misconception that “stress” is a real thing and a real experience. People refer to stress as a feeling or a state that they want to avoid or in some way manage better. In fact,
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What is Anxiety and How Much is Normal? We all experience anxiety at some time in our lives. We feel nervous, worried or apprehensive about an event or situation, maybe a test, pressure at work or a relationship issue. Usually the anxiety ends when the stressful
Read more →A Bit More About This Perth Psychologist – Showing Up Authentically by Rebecca Dallard In the interest of showing up authentically I thought I would try to write an honest profile in the first person: I am a Perth Psychologist – 41 years old, married for over
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We all make mistakes. You will make them and the people around you will make them – it’s inevitable. But how we deal with our mistakes can have a profound impact on our quality of life. Looking back on the wrongs done to you, can cause intense
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At some point in our life, we all encounter an unreasonable person. Maybe you’re stuck with this difficult individual at work or, even worse, at home. Maybe you used to be in love with this person but now that you have broken up, their pain and anger
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Being in a relationship is wonderful when you agree on issues, but it can be so very infuriating when you disagree. As a couple in love, it is natural to fight once in a while. At first you may worry that this will ruin your relationship, however
Read more →Everything important . . . I learned from Dr Seuss. The 2nd of March is Dr Seuss Day (although sometimes I think every day should be Dr Seuss Day) and I thought I’d take this opportunity to discuss my all time favourite Dr Seuss book “Oh, The
Read more →Valentine’s Day may highlight what you most desperately want but do not have in your life. You may be miserable in your relationship, in the middle of a separation or a single who has lost hope. Being exposed to all those messages about being “in love” can
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Valentine’s Day is upon us again and if we are to believe television shows, romantic comedies and especially advertisements, it is a happy occasion, filled with chocolates, roses and romantic dinners…but is this really the case? The constant bombardment of imagery depicting perfect relationships and everlasting love
Read more →Perhaps people keep telling you to talk to someone… or maybe you have been thinking it is time to seek professional help. But who should that person be? What is important for therapy? It is commonly understood by therapists that the relationship or therapeutic alliance between client
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