Many people are familiar with the feeling of stress lingering in the body long after a stressful situation has ended. As a clinical psychologist, I often speak with clients who feel confused by this experience. They tell me that now that the situation has passed, they expected their mind and body to relax. And yet, […]
Distraction can be a helpful strategy but it can create problems if you use it to manage all your negative thinking and emotions.
Are you caught in a cycle of negative thinking, dwelling on past mistakes, worrying about the future? Try tackling your negative thinking with thought challenging and cognitive de-fusion.
Learn to manage your anxiety by identifying your unhelpful thinking styles and developing more balanced, realistic ways of interpreting the situation.
Nearly one in three Australians will experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime. Every person has their own unique factors that contribute to their anxiety disorder and experiences the impact of their anxiety disorder on their well-being in different ways. People at risk include young people, women, and the LGBTQ+ community.
