by DrTess | Oct 15, 2020 | Self Care
Meditation is cleansing for the soul – but you don’t have to sit cross legged in front of a shrine to practice this habit. Some form of meditation is practiced in virtually every community throughout the world. Educators, spiritual leaders, and mental health experts...
by DrTess | Sep 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week is a week dedicated to all women across Australia to make good health a priority. Jean Hailes for Women’s Health saw an opportunity to create this event in 2013 and have promoted this week annually since, in honour of the extraordinary...
by DrTess | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ever heard the saying ‘Success is not a destination, it’s a journey’? When we think about accomplishments, we often focus on how good we feel when we achieve a long-term goal or experience a major breakthrough. These big wins are great—but they are fairly rare. The...
by DrTess | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
‘You catch yourself constantly striving for more, but no matter how much you get, you never know if what you desire will help you become your best self or just drive you further down the dissatisfying road of perfectionism’ Dr. Ilene Cohen says, author of When It’s...
by DrTess | May 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Not only has a pandemic turned our world upside down, those who are still working now face extra pressures. Will I keep my job? Will they be focusing on my performance? I need to work longer and harder! These are all common thoughts in this current climate, we all...
by DrTess | May 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
If we were to define ‘emotional intelligence’ exactly what would it be? Emotional intelligence (EI) is essentially an individual’s ability to connect their personal experiences with those of others. The term gained popularity in the 1995 book “Emotional...
by DrTess | Mar 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Fatherhood – Equal part stress and joy. Tips to manage dad’s mental health. We all know that bringing a child into the world can be a time of great excitement and joy for any family, but for some it can also be a time of huge transition and change. A new baby...
by DrTess | Feb 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
The evidence is clear – Australians will be exposed to at least one traumatic event in their lives. Traumatic events can come in all shapes and sizes however according to Phoenix Australia, the most common traumatic events people in Australia are exposed to are:...
by DrTess | Feb 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dr Jane Direen – Psychologist Why did you decide on a career in this industry? I became fascinated with human behavior when I completed an introduction to psychology course in College. I had always been interested in health (physical, mental, emotional etc) since I...
by DrTess | Nov 5, 2019 | Staff Profiles
Sam Sturmer – Social Worker – St Helens, Launceston & Rural Outreach Why did you decide on a career in this industry? I am passionate about working with our most vulnerable people in society and mental health is an area where I would like to gain more...
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