A thought for the end of 2018 about the importance of Self Love
/0 Comments/in Community and Society Issues /by Principal PsychologistWishing past and current clients inner peace at Christmas
/0 Comments/in Motivation /by Principal Psychologist
Documentary – Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope
/0 Comments/in Educational & Developmental Issues /by Principal Psychologist“Resilience‘ is a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress.
NEW Circle Solutions Training now available in Sydney 28-30 November 2018
/0 Comments/in Workshops /by Principal PsychologistPlease join us for our celebrated one day Introductory Day on 28th November at Stanmore House
You will receive a warm welcome, delicious food and the option to book accommodation in self-contained one bedroom apartments or en-suited rooms only 6 minutes walk from Stanmore Train Station or 15 minutes drive/ train journey to the centre of Sydney.
You also have the opportunity to join us for the two day Train the Trainer to update your skills if you have already attended the Introductory Day or for all three days at a discount.
Alternatively you can contact Debra Mainwaring and organise whole school training for your Pupil Free Professional Learning Days.
Lest we forget those who still suffer with PTSD
/0 Comments/in Community and Society Issues /by Principal PsychologistDerek Pyrah headshot
Posted
Derek Pyrah, 43, was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following a tour to Iraq with the Royal Australian Airforce, in 2003.
Topics: anzac-day, wollongong-2500
Australian Defence Force PTSD Portal
Ingredients for a happy marriage
/0 Comments/in Educational & Developmental Issues /by Principal PsychologistHelen Fisher’s advice from a brain physiology perspective:
- “You can know every single ingredient in a piece of chocolate cake and still sit down and eat the cake and feel that joy. The same with love. There will always be magic to love.”
- “Express empathy, control your own emotions, and overlook the negatives in your partner and focus on the positives”.
Free Child Protection Course for Teachers
/0 Comments/in Child Protection /by Principal PsychologistCame across this amazing offer for teachers:
Parenting Values – Prince and Princess Style
/0 Comments/in Wellbeing Australia News /by Principal PsychologistParenting Values – Family Values supporting mental health and wellbeing plus gender equality and acts of kindness.
ADHD Guidelines updated
/0 Comments/in Educational & Developmental Issues /by Principal PsychologistADHD updated NICE guidance 13.3.2018 states that:
The effect of environmental factors must be fully accounted for and appropriately adapted prior to a diagnosis of ADHD being made.
2. A behavioural baseline must be established.
3. Parents of under-5s must have completed a recognised and accredited parent training course before a diagnosis of ADHD is considered.
4. The advice of another qualified tertiary professional e.g. an Educational Psychologist, should be considered before a diagnosis of ADHD is made:
See also:
Dramatic rise in ADHD diagnosis
And what Educational Psychologists think about this:
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