The Difference Between Counsellor and Psychologist
What’s the difference between a counsellor and a psychologist? Our founder and director Amber Rules is a clinical counsellor who spoke to GlobalHealth Education about how to distinguish between these two mental health professionals, what their roles are, and what their career paths look like. Read the full article here: https://globalhealtheducation.com/au/categories/counselling/counsellor-vs-psychologist
Somatic Techniques for Calming the Nervous System
Whenever you feel stress bubbling up, notice what’s happening in the mind and the emotional overflow happening in the body. How do you experience stress as physical sensations? Or perhaps you notice a change in temperature, heart rate, breathing, sensory sensitivity, or appetite. Do you find it difficult to think and find the words you’re looking for, […]
Three Common Myths About Therapy
Therapy has long been a subject of curiosity and misconception. In this blog, we aim to debunk three common myths surrounding therapy and shed light on what it truly entails. So, let’s address these myths one by one. Myth No. 1 – Therapy is a way to fix broken people Therapy can often be […]
Does Therapy Work?
If you have a professional, skilled counsellor or therapist who you connect and feel comfortable with – yes! It could be helpful to think about what therapy ‘working’ means to you. It’s also true that people do have experiences of counselling or therapy that are unhelpful, and there are a number of possible reasons why. […]
Article: How to Work on Your Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is important, but how can we take care of it without getting overwhelmed? To provide some inspiration, we shared a few tips with Jasmine Wallis from PEDESTRIAN.TV, which include attending to your different dimensions of wellbeing, mental resilience, finding time for yourself and practising acceptance. Read the article at: https://www.pedestrian.tv/life/work-on-ur-mental-wellbeing/
Article: How to Support a Sober Partner
Giving up alcohol can be a challenge when drinking culture is everywhere. One might be faced with feelings of shame, guilt and worry, and changes related to their identity, relationships and lifestyle. How can you support someone going through this process? Our director Amber Rules offers some helpful tips in the article below. Read the […]
Article: 4 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety
If you’re feeling anxious, your brain is telling you it senses danger. However, it can’t tell the difference between perceived or immediate threat, which can leave you with an unrelenting sense of dread and worry. The most common technique to calm your body down is deep breathing. If that doesn’t work, Amber Rules has shared […]
Article: Talking About Bodies in Front of Children
We could be sending damaging messages from diet culture to the children around us if we are not careful. Children learn from adults. When they hear about about how bodies should be and which foods are good or bad, their relationship with their bodies and food can become complicated and unhealthy, and even lead to […]
Article: A Step by Step Guide to Finding the Right Therapist for You
Many people are now becoming more open about mental health and seeking support. With this intention, many of us might also wonder about how to get started. We spoke to Kate Evans from The Latch and shared some tips that could help you if you’re seeking mental health resources and services. We touch on the different […]