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Becoming a Counsellor
Aug 19, 2020
Counselling, along with psychology and social work, is one of the most in-demand jobs in Australia, according to the online job marketplace SEEK. Additionally, counselling jobs are expected to grow by 14.5% in 2025. Registered counsellors, especially...Pro-tip: How to Quit Smoking with Natural Therapies
Feb 24, 2020
In Australia, over 23,000 people every year die from a smoking-related illness. Tobacco abuse costs Australians 21 billion dollars a year in health care, business and social costs, and passive smoking kills over 200 people a year, half of which are...Natural Therapies for Kids
Apr 24, 2019
We all want our children to be happy and healthy - and to learn essential skills for handling life's challenges. But children have unique needs and sensitivities, and so require special therapeutic techniques. We've compiled some of the most common...A Simple Guide to Managing Your Anger
Aug 01, 2018
Anger is a natural human emotion that's intended to protect yourself or someone else from feeling short-changed or under attack. It is a secondary emotion that follows something more important such as disappointment, frustration, fear, distress or...Study: Depression in Dads and Teens Linked
Jan 15, 2018
Teens whose dads have depression symptoms are more likely to experience it themselves. That's the latest out of University College London. The new Lancet Psychiatry study is the first of its kind to find a link between depression in fathers and their...How to Handle a Panic Attack
Oct 10, 2016
There's the shortness of breath. The tightening in the chest. The intense fear of suffering a heart attack. The overwhelming sensation of not being able to breathe, and fretting if you ever will again. These are the common physical symptoms of panic...What is Sex Therapy & What Does a Sex Therapist Do?
Apr 28, 2016
What is Sex Therapy? Sex Therapy is the utilization of interventions to ensure sexual wellbeing. But what is Sex Therapy and what does a Sex Therapist do? The World Health Organisation describes Sexual Health as, "…a state of physical, emotional, mental...Study: Quitting Smoking After a Heart Attack Boosts Health
Sep 11, 2015
Any time is a good time to quit smoking. And now researchers have found that kicking the habit after a heart attack has fast and immediate health benefits. In fact, within one month of quitting smoking after a cardiac event, people experience a vast...How to Be More Trusting: A Simple Guide
Mar 28, 2014
When you've been hurt or let down by others, it can be difficult to trust again. But being able to trust – and being a trustworthy person – is fundamental to building positive relationships with others. After all, who wants to live in constant...A Guide to Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle to Reduce Stress
Dec 30, 2013
Run ragged? Under pressure? Stress is one of the most common afflictions of modern life; all of us feel overwhelmed and anxious at times. Unfortunately, chronic stress often, if not always, results from lifestyle factors. Neglecting to address the...What Is an Eating Disorder?
Jul 24, 2013
According to the Butterfly Foundation, eating disorders are "highly complex and serious mental and physical illnesses" that can affect people of all ages. It’s a distressing fact that eating disorders have increased significantly in the past decade.Fancy a Spot of Ecotherapy?: What You Need to Know
Jul 23, 2013
Do you feel energised when out and about in nature? It's no coincidence; in fact, numerous studies have found that "green exercise" – or ecotherapy – produces significant health and wellness benefits. Ecotherapy: an Introduction With many people...What is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?
Apr 05, 2013
ADD is one of the most controversial subjects in psychotherapy today. Formerly simply called ADD (for Attention Deficit Disorder), ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a more recently coined term that describes attention deficit (the...Why It's Ok To Be Unhappy
Feb 27, 2013
From an early age, we’re taught to wipe away our tears and "cheer up" when we have the blues. But what’s so bad about being glum? Is the pursuit of happiness doing more harm than good? Numerous research studies suggest that optimism might be overrated.Healing Your Emotions with Natural Therapies
Feb 06, 2013
For many of us, emotional pain can involve depression, anxiety, fear and grief. Thankfully, several natural therapies may prove beneficial in helping heal our emotions. What is Emotional Pain? Emotional pain may emerge during childhood or adulthood.Living and Dying Well
Oct 18, 2012
Death and dying are all part of an inevitable reality that defines the human condition. But how often do we confront and deal with this most certain of eventualities? For an insight into an organisation who offers support and mentoring to those at the...Second-hand Stress: Is Stress Contagious?
Oct 11, 2012
While you may avoid second-hand smoke and wash your hands to keep germs at bay, what are you doing to prevent the spread of stress? In the same way that germs are contagious, so too is stress. Second-hand stress is the negative result of exposure to...Mental Health Week 2012
Oct 11, 2012
Mental Health Week this week (ending on Sunday 13 October 2012), and Beyond Blue is asking all of us to talk about depression and anxiety. With a focus on ‘starting the conversation’, Mental Health Week aims to reduce the stigma associated with...Study: Stress May Delay Brain Development
Jul 20, 2012
Many experts say stress is responsible for a range of health problems. Now it’s been suggested that there is a relationship between stress and brain development in children. According to neuropsychological studies, children are especially vulnerable...In Conversation with Dr. Wayne Dyer
Dec 16, 2011
Image courtesy of Hay House Australia Wayne Dyer is an internationally acclaimed author and speaker in the field of self-development, with over 30 titles to his name and numerous media appearances under his belt. ntpages caught up with him ahead of an...
