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The Role of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Interpersonal Neurobiology in Deepening Parent-Child Connection

Parenting in today's fast-paced, digitally-driven world presents unique challenges. With distractions at every turn, maintaining a deep, meaningful connection with our children can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Yet, as research and numerous therapeutic models suggest, such connections are pi...

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Sport Psychology from an ACT Lens: Embracing Mindfulness and Values for Optimal Performance

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness and values-based actions to enhance athletes' mental well-being, resilience, and optimal performance, helping athletes achieve their full potential both on and off the field.

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Promoting Positive Aging: Enhancing Psychological Well-being in Older Adults

Positive aging is about embracing the opportunities and challenges that come with advancing age and nurturing psychological well-being, supporting older adults to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

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Promoting Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood: Nurturing Resilience and Well-being

The early years of childhood are crucial for social-emotional development, setting the foundation for a child's overall well-being and future success. By promoting healthy social-emotional development in early childhood, parents, caregivers, and educators can foster resilience, emotional intelligence, and positive relationships.

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Understanding and Addressing Teen Depression: Signs, Support, and Treatment Options

Teen depression is a serious and prevalent mental health concern. Understanding the signs, providing support, and exploring treatment options are vital steps in supporting a young person's well-being and development.

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Embracing Neurodiversity: Supporting Children with ADHD to Thrive

Neurodiversity celebrates the unique strengths and perspectives of individuals with ADHD. Strategies that embrace neurodiversity and foster a neuroaffirming environment that encourages the strengths and abilities of children with ADHD can support them to thrive.

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Understanding and Addressing ADHD in Children: Strategies for Parents and Teachers

Understanding ADHD and implementing effective strategies can greatly support children with this condition. This article provides insights into ADHD symptoms and impact on daily life, and offers practical strategies for parents and teachers to create supportive environments and help children with ADHD thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Promoting Positive Parent-Child Relationships: Effective Communication Strategies

Positive parent-child relationships are crucial for children's emotional well-being, development, and overall happiness. This article explores key communication techniques that can strengthen parent-child relationships and enhance the overall family dynamic.

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Navigating Transitions in Later Life: Psychological Well-being in Older Adults

Later life is often marked by significant transitions, which can present unique psychological challenges for older adults. By recognizing the emotions and adjustments associated with these life changes, older adults and their loved ones can navigate these transitions with resilience and maintain a positive outlook on life.

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Understanding and Managing Stress in Adulthood: A Psychological Perspective

Stress is an inevitable part of adulthood, but understanding its impact and implementing effective management strategies is crucial for maintaining mental well-being.

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Building Resilience in Adolescents: Nurturing Mental Well-being

Adolescence is a period of significant growth and change. By focusing on building resilience in adolescents, we can support their mental well-being and equip them with the tools needed to navigate life's challenges.

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Understanding Childhood Anxiety: Signs, Causes, and Coping Strategies

Childhood anxiety is a common and treatable condition that can significantly impact a child's daily life. Recognizing the signs and understanding the causes of anxiety in children is crucial for parents, caregivers, and educators to provide the necessary support.

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Autism Assessments: What to expect

An autism assessment and possible diagnosis can help to understand your child’s particular brain style and their behaviours in order to develop plans to better support them and you.

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Play Therapy

Play therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses play to communicate with and help children. It is based on the idea that play is a child's natural language, and that through play, children can express their thoughts and feelings in a safe and comfortable way.

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When should you consider seeking help?

It is normal to experience difficult emotions and challenges in life. However, when these feelings and difficulties persist and interfere with your ability to function in your daily life, it may be time to seek professional help.

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Getting Started

We understand that taking the first step towards seeking help can be difficult, but we are here to support you every step of the way. Our experienced team of psychologists and therapists are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to individuals of all ages.

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Animal Assisted Therapy

Many people enjoy interacting with our border collie ‘furry co-therapist’ Molly, but it’s not just about cuddles and fun! Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is goal directed approach where animals are an important part of therapy, facilitated by a mental health professional.

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Self-Compassion

Dane Barclay, Psychologist

Self-Compassion: What is it? Why it’s worth learning it as a skill for well being AND performance…long term, and what the real benefits are.

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Preparing Children for Immunisations

Marnie Holden, Clinical Child Psychologist

There are a lot of children (and parents!) with some level of anxiety about needles. Here are some strategies to help prepare and prevent the development of future fear of needles.

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Get Comfortable With Your Discomfort (TEDxQueenstown 2015)

Dane Barclay, Psychologist

Watch Dane Barclay deliver his featured talk at TEDxQueenstown 2015, drawing on his experience as a performance psychologist specialising in determination and discipline to demonstrate how the brain operates under pressure and how you can learn to move out of your comfort zone.

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