Tag: The Centre for Effective Living

By: Michelle McKune – The Centre for Effective LivingWhy being...

By: Jennifer Chu – The Centre for Effective LivingConnection is...

By: Thomas CheesemanWhy a 5-minute task can feel impossible (more…)...

By: Lauren Chee – The Centre for Effective LivingMotherhood changes...

By: Jennifer Chu – The Centre for Effective LivingMust we...

By: Michelle NortjeIf humans are wired for connection, why do...

By: Michelle McKune – The Centre for Effective LivingDecision-making is...

By: Miki Sinfield – The Centre for Effective LivingHow to...

By: Thomas CheesemanDepression doesn’t always appear like a crisis. Sometimes...

By: Michelle NortjeMost of us would rather do anything than...

By: Jenifer ChuWe’ve all heard it: we are currently living...

By: Michelle NortjeChronic pain can be a debilitating and arduous...

By: Michelle NortjeChoosing Books That Meet You Where You Are…As...

By: Nicola HodrenLet’s play 2025 Mental Health Bingo! (more…) "2025...

By: Thomas CheesemanMost of us think of sleep as something...

By: The Centre for Effective LivingWith the announcement of Man of...

By: Johanna McCarthyAs a psychologist, I often talk with clients...

By: Nicola HodrengFor many years, self-esteem was considered the holy...

By: The Centre for Effective LivingIt’s almost a cliché that...

By: Rinet Van LillThe habit of prioritising others’ needs over...

By: Michelle NortjeClients often come to therapy struggling with the...

By: Michelle Nortje Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation is a interesting exploration of...

By: Rinet Van LillMany of us grew up believing a...

By: Thomas CheesemanSleep hygiene is a term that I hear...

By: Johanna McCarthyRecently, a new term has popped up in...

By: Lauren CheeHow to let go of resentment is a question...

By: The Centre for Effective LivingA common myth about relationships...

By: Michelle NortjeI recently listened to a podcast by Being...

By: Valerie LingHave you ever noticed that even when you’re...

By: Lauren CheeAs a Psychologist, an important part of my...

By: Rinet Van LillMusic has an incredible ability to influence...

By: Michelle NortjeEmotional regulation can be tough, especially during adolescence when...

By: Nicola HodrenIn our fast-paced, hyperconnected world, boredom has become...

By: Jennifer Chu Therapy: the word alone can conjure a swirl...

By: Johanna McCarthyAnother year is reaching its end, and many...

By: Thomas CheesemanI’m living with imposter syndrome / I’m just...

By: Mikala SinfieldParents want to pass on their wisdom, experience...

By: Johanna McCarthy I’m usually a pretty organised person when it...

By: The Centre for Effective LivingHave you ever felt mentally...

By: Rinet Van Lill Ever find yourself snapping at someone over...

By: Michelle NortjeEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is...

By: Emily BemmerFeeling frustrated about your kids’ level of screentime?...

By: Nicola HodrenThe HSC exams are tough, not just because...

By: Rinet Van LillR U OK Day, observed in September...

By: Johanna McCarthyADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is not a new diagnosis,...

By: Lauren CheeExperiencing guilt is a part of being human....

By: Johanna McCarthyWe all worry; it’s part of being human....

By: Jennifer ChuImagine Lisa and Mark, parents of two young...

By: Rachel ChenDigital technology has become an integral medium through...

By: Nicola Hodren We are all familiar with the benefits of...

By: Sarah HindleLately it may feel as if the bad...

By: Michelle NortjeBy being mindful of our social and sensory...

By: Jennifer ChuEver wonder how it would be if we...

By: Rinet Van LillAs the year speeds by, many of...

By: Sarah HindleIn my previous (music) career, I spent many...

By: Jennifer ChuWhat happens when you find yourself having difficulty...

By: Michelle NortjeWe very often automatically believe our thoughts and...

By: Sabrina Peters Self-care is not an endorsement for self-indulgence...

By: Jennifer ChuPerfectionism is an interesting idea. Many consider this...

By: Michelle NortjeA Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is someone who...

By: Monica Jacob“I attribute my achievements to luck and external...

By: Jennifer Chu While some people enter a new year feeling...

By: Michelle NortjeJoining a therapy group might sound like something...

By: Jennifer ChuHobbies are important when it comes to self...

By: Katelyn TaskerDo you find it hard to set goals?...

By: Jennifer ChuThe end of the can be a rather...

By: Valerie LingAt 7:30pm I was flopped on the bed...

By: Rinet van LillThe holiday season is upon us, and...

By: Jessica BusterChristmas – ’tis the Season to be jolly,...

By: Michelle Dean We are nearly at the end of another...

By: Sarah HindleChristmas can be a challenging time for many...

By: Emily BemmerChristmas is a time for gathering together family...

By: Jennifer ChuEver wondered why your love life feels like...

By: Monica Jacob “I cannot wait to retire and put my...

By: Michelle Nortje“Death, however, does itch. It itches all the...

By: Michelle NortjeWe know that women’s mental health can be...

By: Jennifer Chu Amy spends a lot of time scrolling on...

By: Michelle Dean The workplace can often be a challenging place,...

By: Monica Jacob Someone asks, ‘How are you?’ and we are...

By: Katelyn TaskerGrief is a normal human emotion that often...

By: Monica Jacob Empathy is a big theme when we talk...

By: Monica JacobFrom the WorkLife podcast episode:  Is it Safe...

By: Katelyn TaskerRecently I was having dinner with a group...

By: Lauren CheeOne of the great joys in my work...

By: Emily BemmerDid you know there are websites counting down...

By: Michelle NortjeMy nephew has just entered toddlerhood and he...

By: The Centre for Effective Living Internal Family Systems (IFS)...

By: Johanna McCarthySocial fatigue refers to when our capacity for...

By: Lauren CheeI have been preparing for a major life...

By: Sarah HindleFeeling nervous in front of a crowd is...

By: Michelle NortjeSeveral people over the years have let me...

By: Rinet Van Lill Embarking on life’s journey exposes us to...

By: Jennifer Chu Are you a doormat? Some of us may...

By: Valerie LingIt can be overwhelming to find and decide...

By: Emily Bemmer We’ve all had times we know we ought...

By: Michelle NortjeAnyone who is about to become a parent,...

By: Monica Jacob Telling people I work as a psychologist is...