EAP Employee Support
Take care of your self
For every individual, their lives are a combination of different activities, pressures and needs which can be difficult to balance. Sometimes, the things that make life strenuous or give us stress are big life events, but often it can be little things that creep up on us that seem to make everything very difficult to manage.
Arming yourself with knowledge or information about how to manage those situations can help. Take some time to read the articles below that may help with your concerns and if you need to talk, please get in touch
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How to practice gratitude
With a growing body of research indicating that grateful people have happier healthier lives with richer more rewarding relationships, it is worth asking how can you practice gratitude? What is gratitude? Gra... READ MOREWith a growing body of research indicating that grateful people have happier healthier lives with richer more rewarding relationships, it is worth asking how can you practice gratitude? What is gratitude? Gra... READ MORE -
Kindness in the workplace
Kindness in the workplace People who are kind have a greater sense of wellbeing, more positive emotions, better mental and physical health and greater life satisfaction regardless of their wealth, health and w... READ MOREKindness in the workplace People who are kind have a greater sense of wellbeing, more positive emotions, better mental and physical health and greater life satisfaction regardless of their wealth, health and w... READ MORE -
Laughter at work
Laughter at work Laughter at work increases everybody’s positive emotions and positive relationships (1). Studies of workplaces have shown that when leaders use humour it can improve workplace relationsh... READ MORELaughter at work Laughter at work increases everybody’s positive emotions and positive relationships (1). Studies of workplaces have shown that when leaders use humour it can improve workplace relationsh... READ MORE -
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) describes a condition that leads to differences in communication, learning, and behaviour. There is large variation in how people are affected by ASD. People with ASD may have a ... READ MOREAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) describes a condition that leads to differences in communication, learning, and behaviour. There is large variation in how people are affected by ASD. People with ASD may have a ... READ MORE -
What is Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects the brain’s higher-level thinking or executive functioning and can affect attention and the ability to self-regulate behaviour, thoughts and emotions.... READ MOREAttention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects the brain’s higher-level thinking or executive functioning and can affect attention and the ability to self-regulate behaviour, thoughts and emotions.... READ MORE -
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity describes the idea that everyone in the world experiences different ways of thinking, learning and behaving. There is no one “right” way, and neurodiversity values the un... READ MOREWhat is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity describes the idea that everyone in the world experiences different ways of thinking, learning and behaving. There is no one “right” way, and neurodiversity values the un... READ MORE -
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia
Dyslexia is reasonably common and you may know someone with dyslexia. But it is less likely that you’ve heard of Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia. These four conditions are diagnosed learning difficulties... READ MOREDyslexia is reasonably common and you may know someone with dyslexia. But it is less likely that you’ve heard of Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia. These four conditions are diagnosed learning difficulties... READ MORE -
Should you work from home when you are sick?
Many people understand that going to work while sick is a terrible idea. It increases the likelihood of transmitting your illness to others, hinders your own healing process and chances are that you won’t be ab... READ MOREMany people understand that going to work while sick is a terrible idea. It increases the likelihood of transmitting your illness to others, hinders your own healing process and chances are that you won’t be ab... READ MORE -
How to Give Effective Feedback
You might not be familiar with the term feedback sandwich, but chances are you've received one. This is a common method of providing feedback where negative comments are cushioned between two layers of positiv... READ MOREYou might not be familiar with the term feedback sandwich, but chances are you've received one. This is a common method of providing feedback where negative comments are cushioned between two layers of positiv... READ MORE -
Psychological safety at work
Psychological safety is a term used to describe workplaces where employees feel safe to speak up, share ideas and make mistakes. Researchers have found that workplaces with good psychological safety have bette... READ MOREPsychological safety is a term used to describe workplaces where employees feel safe to speak up, share ideas and make mistakes. Researchers have found that workplaces with good psychological safety have bette... READ MORE -
Awareness of emotion, wellbeing and resilience
Resilience is widely recognised as an excellent quality for promoting health and wellbeing in individuals. The role emotion plays in resilience is commonly misunderstood. As well as many people mistaking resil... READ MOREResilience is widely recognised as an excellent quality for promoting health and wellbeing in individuals. The role emotion plays in resilience is commonly misunderstood. As well as many people mistaking resil... READ MORE -
Looking after your back
According to the World Health Organisation Low back pain (LBP) has the highest prevalence globally among musculoskeletal conditions and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is the condition w... READ MOREAccording to the World Health Organisation Low back pain (LBP) has the highest prevalence globally among musculoskeletal conditions and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is the condition w... READ MORE -
Supporting your remote workers
Walk and talk meetings: can your daily or weekly meetings be conducted while you are walking the dog? Or walking/sitting in a scenic location? Virtual group fitness sessions (like yoga) that require little t... READ MOREWalk and talk meetings: can your daily or weekly meetings be conducted while you are walking the dog? Or walking/sitting in a scenic location? Virtual group fitness sessions (like yoga) that require little t... READ MORE -
Memory tricks
Understanding how your memory works best can help you to recall important details. You might need to rote learn information for work, or study. You might want to save yourself time by having frequen... READ MOREUnderstanding how your memory works best can help you to recall important details. You might need to rote learn information for work, or study. You might want to save yourself time by having frequen... READ MORE -
Staying well in flu season
What is the flu? Influenza, or the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness. It's a common cause of hospitalisation and many people die each year from complications of the flu in Australia. Influenza i... READ MOREWhat is the flu? Influenza, or the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness. It's a common cause of hospitalisation and many people die each year from complications of the flu in Australia. Influenza i... READ MORE -
What’s different about this year’s flu season in Australia?
During border closures in 2020 and 2021, there was very little ‘flu within Australia[1]. In May 2022 there has been a sharp increase in flu diagnoses which has worried some health experts that 2022 may be a mo... READ MOREDuring border closures in 2020 and 2021, there was very little ‘flu within Australia[1]. In May 2022 there has been a sharp increase in flu diagnoses which has worried some health experts that 2022 may be a mo... READ MORE -
Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects help to protect cells from damage.[2] Getting your essential vitamin A every day won’t enable you to see in the dark, but your eyes do need vitamin A to stay healt... READ MORE -
Procrastination
Procrastination is unnecessarily postponing work tasks; usually in preference to more enjoyable activities that don’t create any progress toward your goals[1]. Procrastination is a time thief. ... READ MOREProcrastination is unnecessarily postponing work tasks; usually in preference to more enjoyable activities that don’t create any progress toward your goals[1]. Procrastination is a time thief. ... READ MORE -
Optimising your memory
In this example, optimal retention of new learning material is achieved when the information is reviewed, recalled or repeated the following day, ten days after the initial learning, thirty days and then sixty ... READ MOREIn this example, optimal retention of new learning material is achieved when the information is reviewed, recalled or repeated the following day, ten days after the initial learning, thirty days and then sixty ... READ MORE -
Alcohol and your good health
For women: No more than 2 standard drinks a day on average. And no more than 4 standard drinks on any one day. One or two alcohol-free days per week. Studies (1) have found that when p... READ MOREFor women: No more than 2 standard drinks a day on average. And no more than 4 standard drinks on any one day. One or two alcohol-free days per week. Studies (1) have found that when p... READ MORE -
What is Anxiety?
Everybody experiences anxiety from time to time. When anxiety starts to impact your ability to function in important areas of your life: relationships, work and social settings, it is probably time to seek hel... READ MOREEverybody experiences anxiety from time to time. When anxiety starts to impact your ability to function in important areas of your life: relationships, work and social settings, it is probably time to seek hel... READ MORE -
Vitamin C - How much do I need?
Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. This means that it dissolves in water and is delivered to the body’s tissues but is not well stored, so it must be taken daily through food or supplement... READ MOREVitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin. This means that it dissolves in water and is delivered to the body’s tissues but is not well stored, so it must be taken daily through food or supplement... READ MORE -
How to improve your time management
Time management is defined by researchers as the decision-making process that structures, protects, and adjusts a person’s time to changing environmental conditions.[1] People who are good at time mana... READ MORETime management is defined by researchers as the decision-making process that structures, protects, and adjusts a person’s time to changing environmental conditions.[1] People who are good at time mana... READ MORE -
The Mediterranean diet - good mood food
When feeling down, many people tend to eat what is easy, what is fast, and often, that means eating what is not healthy. A growing body of research shows that a good diet can improve your mood. A long-term st... READ MOREWhen feeling down, many people tend to eat what is easy, what is fast, and often, that means eating what is not healthy. A growing body of research shows that a good diet can improve your mood. A long-term st... READ MORE -
What is Climate Change Distress
In an extensive 2012 survey[1] most Australians (74%) agreed ‘that the world’s climate is changing’, and 90% agreed that human activities were playing a causal role in climate change. Many (54%) of Australians... READ MOREIn an extensive 2012 survey[1] most Australians (74%) agreed ‘that the world’s climate is changing’, and 90% agreed that human activities were playing a causal role in climate change. Many (54%) of Australians... READ MORE -
Vitamin B - where can you get it?
There are eight vitamins that form the vitamin B Group. Each of them are essential for the healthy and normal function of your body. They cannot be stored in your body so you need to consume them regularly. E... READ MOREThere are eight vitamins that form the vitamin B Group. Each of them are essential for the healthy and normal function of your body. They cannot be stored in your body so you need to consume them regularly. E... READ MORE -
Why Vitamin D is important
Vitamin D is essential for good health. It is essential for your body to build bone, and new research shows that it can reduce cancer cell growth, help control infections and reduce inflammation. [1] Many of y... READ MOREVitamin D is essential for good health. It is essential for your body to build bone, and new research shows that it can reduce cancer cell growth, help control infections and reduce inflammation. [1] Many of y... READ MORE -
Understanding Dementia
Dementia describes a range of conditions that affect a person’s brain. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is affected enough to interfere with the per... READ MOREDementia describes a range of conditions that affect a person’s brain. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is affected enough to interfere with the per... READ MORE -
Pandemic Stress
Many workplaces around the world are experiencing staff shortages due to an increased incidence of absence because of illness. Australia and New Zealand are no exception. Data obtained from MYOB indica... READ MOREMany workplaces around the world are experiencing staff shortages due to an increased incidence of absence because of illness. Australia and New Zealand are no exception. Data obtained from MYOB indica... READ MORE -
What is Depression?
Different people experience depression differently. What is common among everyone who experiences depression is a low mood for most of each day for a certain period of time. Also common is a loss of enjoyment ... READ MOREDifferent people experience depression differently. What is common among everyone who experiences depression is a low mood for most of each day for a certain period of time. Also common is a loss of enjoyment ... READ MORE -
Danger of Vaping
E-cigarettes or vapes are becoming increasingly popular; particularly among young people. According to a study by the University of Queensland[1], vaping has a low prevalence in Australia (1.1% in 2019) which ... READ MOREE-cigarettes or vapes are becoming increasingly popular; particularly among young people. According to a study by the University of Queensland[1], vaping has a low prevalence in Australia (1.1% in 2019) which ... READ MORE -
How to use the Employee Assistance Program
Only very general information is given to your organisation about the people who have accessed the EAP. Identifying information is never passed without your consent. Most organisations receive an EAP r... READ MOREOnly very general information is given to your organisation about the people who have accessed the EAP. Identifying information is never passed without your consent. Most organisations receive an EAP r... READ MORE -
Eating well and feeling well
Eating well is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Eating well and feeling well is about enjoying things you love and optimising you... READ MOREEating well is not about strict dietary limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Eating well and feeling well is about enjoying things you love and optimising you... READ MORE -
Are you being bullied at work?
Everyone has a right to feel safe at work. This includes a right to not be bullied or harassed. READ MOREEveryone has a right to feel safe at work. This includes a right to not be bullied or harassed. READ MORE -
Keeping an eye on your vision
Most Australians (90%) say that sight is their most valued sense [1]. While some eye conditions are caused by genes or ageing, you can reduce your risk of many eye conditions by caring for your eyes and... READ MOREMost Australians (90%) say that sight is their most valued sense [1]. While some eye conditions are caused by genes or ageing, you can reduce your risk of many eye conditions by caring for your eyes and... READ MORE -
How does your pet impact your health?
It is popularly thought that pets improve their owner’s health and wellbeing. But the relationship is a little more complex than it first appears. For example, some studies[1] have found that it depends on the ... READ MOREIt is popularly thought that pets improve their owner’s health and wellbeing. But the relationship is a little more complex than it first appears. For example, some studies[1] have found that it depends on the ... READ MORE -
Being alone at Christmas
Christmas can be a lonely time for a lot of people. Because it is a time that people usually spend with family, being away from family can be extra hard. If you are alone this Christmas, consider asking a frien... READ MOREChristmas can be a lonely time for a lot of people. Because it is a time that people usually spend with family, being away from family can be extra hard. If you are alone this Christmas, consider asking a frien... READ MORE -
Is Gardening Good for your Health?
Getting outside and into nature regularly isn’t something everyone can manage when we are increasingly living in bigger cities and smaller houses or apartments. There may be ways that people can experience natu... READ MOREGetting outside and into nature regularly isn’t something everyone can manage when we are increasingly living in bigger cities and smaller houses or apartments. There may be ways that people can experience natu... READ MORE -
Understanding your blood pressure
As blood is pumped by the heart around the body, the pressure with which it pushes against the walls of blood vessels changes.[1] When the heart is squeezing blood into the arteries, the pressure is hi... READ MOREAs blood is pumped by the heart around the body, the pressure with which it pushes against the walls of blood vessels changes.[1] When the heart is squeezing blood into the arteries, the pressure is hi... READ MORE -
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Have you felt the benefits of EAP
Different promotional activities will work at different workplaces. MAX has printed promotional materials: posters, wallet cards and flyers; but if your workplace is paperless, or if everyone is working remotel... READ MOREDifferent promotional activities will work at different workplaces. MAX has printed promotional materials: posters, wallet cards and flyers; but if your workplace is paperless, or if everyone is working remotel... READ MORE -
How healthy eating affects mental and emotional health
Most people know that eating well can help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid or minimise many health problems. Did you know that your diet can also have an effect on your mood and sense of wellbeing? The... READ MOREMost people know that eating well can help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid or minimise many health problems. Did you know that your diet can also have an effect on your mood and sense of wellbeing? The... READ MORE -
Are you worrying too much?
Worry can impact your time, your wellbeing and your focus. If you are spending a couple of hours a day worrying and you are worrying most days, then you are probably worrying too much. If you spend a lot of tim... READ MOREWorry can impact your time, your wellbeing and your focus. If you are spending a couple of hours a day worrying and you are worrying most days, then you are probably worrying too much. If you spend a lot of tim... READ MORE -
Adapting to change at work
Change can be scary. Particularly big changes. Some people struggle with the rate of change that is occurring in their workplace. They feel as though as soon as they have adapted to one change, another begins. ... READ MOREChange can be scary. Particularly big changes. Some people struggle with the rate of change that is occurring in their workplace. They feel as though as soon as they have adapted to one change, another begins. ... READ MORE -
How healthy is your heart?
Coronary heart disease (CHD) occurs when your coronary arteries (the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your heart muscle) become clogged with fatty material called plaque or atheroma.[2] How can I avoid ... READ MORECoronary heart disease (CHD) occurs when your coronary arteries (the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your heart muscle) become clogged with fatty material called plaque or atheroma.[2] How can I avoid ... READ MORE -
What are the signs of a narcissistic boss?
You may have seen some confronting behaviour in your workplace and wondered whether its driven by narcissism. The most classic and obvious signs of a narcissistic boss are those who scream, berate the... READ MOREYou may have seen some confronting behaviour in your workplace and wondered whether its driven by narcissism. The most classic and obvious signs of a narcissistic boss are those who scream, berate the... READ MORE -
Solutions to perfectionism
Consider where you drive for perfectionism comes from It can be helpful to identify the underlying beliefs that drive your perfectionist behaviour. For example, it is common for many perfectionists to have a... READ MOREConsider where you drive for perfectionism comes from It can be helpful to identify the underlying beliefs that drive your perfectionist behaviour. For example, it is common for many perfectionists to have a... READ MORE -
Narcissistic abuse: the signs, and ways to cope.
If you realise that you’ve been struggling with narcissistic abuse, it’s normal to feel angry or scared. You may feel unsure about what to do next. Let’s get into some tips for coping with your situation. A... READ MOREIf you realise that you’ve been struggling with narcissistic abuse, it’s normal to feel angry or scared. You may feel unsure about what to do next. Let’s get into some tips for coping with your situation. A... READ MORE -
The Importance of Sleep
We all know about the importance of sleep for our health, but why? Sleep is the foundation of good health. When we are lacking in sleep, all the health goals that we try to achieve become much harder. The be... READ MOREWe all know about the importance of sleep for our health, but why? Sleep is the foundation of good health. When we are lacking in sleep, all the health goals that we try to achieve become much harder. The be... READ MORE -
How to build a successful relationship
John Gottman is an American psychological researcher world-renowned for his work on relationship stability and marital conflict. He has conducted over four decades of research, with thousands of couples (inc... READ MOREJohn Gottman is an American psychological researcher world-renowned for his work on relationship stability and marital conflict. He has conducted over four decades of research, with thousands of couples (inc... READ MORE -
What is burnout?
Burnout is a chronic stress syndrome which develops gradually as a consequence of a prolonged stress situation.[1] People experiencing burnout often feel exhausted, overstrain, tiredness and fatigue as a result... READ MOREBurnout is a chronic stress syndrome which develops gradually as a consequence of a prolonged stress situation.[1] People experiencing burnout often feel exhausted, overstrain, tiredness and fatigue as a result... READ MORE -
High cholesterol: How can diet help?
HDL cholesterol is known as 'good' cholesterol because HDL helps to remove dangerous cholesterol from your arteries by carrying cholesterol back to your liver for disposal. LDL cholesterol is known as 'bad' cho... READ MOREHDL cholesterol is known as 'good' cholesterol because HDL helps to remove dangerous cholesterol from your arteries by carrying cholesterol back to your liver for disposal. LDL cholesterol is known as 'bad' cho... READ MORE -
Coping with the financial demands of Christmas
Have you ever calculated how much Christmas costs? Few people do. The cost of Christmas includes all the presents you need to buy, all the Christmas functions you need to attend and all the additional food and... READ MOREHave you ever calculated how much Christmas costs? Few people do. The cost of Christmas includes all the presents you need to buy, all the Christmas functions you need to attend and all the additional food and... READ MORE -
How to encourage the use of Employee Assistance Programs
Probably you’ve already been in a situation where someone you care about, maybe a family member, a friend or a colleague has been going through a difficult time. You’d really like to help, but you don’t really ... READ MOREProbably you’ve already been in a situation where someone you care about, maybe a family member, a friend or a colleague has been going through a difficult time. You’d really like to help, but you don’t really ... READ MORE -
Emotional Intelligence
The good news is that it is possible to improve your EQ. For example, when you learn to better manage your stress your stress tolerance improves and you’ll be able to function more effectively when experiencing... READ MOREThe good news is that it is possible to improve your EQ. For example, when you learn to better manage your stress your stress tolerance improves and you’ll be able to function more effectively when experiencing... READ MORE -
Are you getting enough regular exercise?
Regular physical activity is important for your optimal health. Regular exercise reduces your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and some cancers[1]. While many people... READ MORERegular physical activity is important for your optimal health. Regular exercise reduces your risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and some cancers[1]. While many people... READ MORE -
What is type 2 diabetes and how do you treat it?
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in blood to become too high. It develops when someone’s body becomes resistant to insulin, or does not make enough insulin to process... READ MOREType 2 diabetes is a condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in blood to become too high. It develops when someone’s body becomes resistant to insulin, or does not make enough insulin to process... READ MORE -
Manage anxiety about returning to work during Covid-I9
A lot of people have been working remotely over the last few months. But businesses recently have started to bring more staff back into offices. Given all the guidance during Covid-19 to stay at home and socia... READ MOREA lot of people have been working remotely over the last few months. But businesses recently have started to bring more staff back into offices. Given all the guidance during Covid-19 to stay at home and socia... READ MORE -
The five habits of happy people – the science behind happiness
What is the secret to happiness? Psychologists have recently started thinking about the science behind smiles and what truly makes life ‘worth living’. Positive psychology, as it is known, studies... READ MOREWhat is the secret to happiness? Psychologists have recently started thinking about the science behind smiles and what truly makes life ‘worth living’. Positive psychology, as it is known, studies... READ MORE -
Difference between Anxiety and Stress
Stress and Anxiety have a lot in common so it can be difficult to tell them apart. Both can leave people feeling strained, unable to cope, fearful and avoidant. Both can make a person’s body tense, have distur... READ MOREStress and Anxiety have a lot in common so it can be difficult to tell them apart. Both can leave people feeling strained, unable to cope, fearful and avoidant. Both can make a person’s body tense, have distur... READ MORE -
The big deal with diversity in the workplace
Diversity in the workplace means having employees from a wide range of backgrounds. This can include having employees of different ages, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious b... READ MOREDiversity in the workplace means having employees from a wide range of backgrounds. This can include having employees of different ages, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious b... READ MORE -
Understanding traumatic events and available support
What is a Traumatic Event? Traumatic events may happen at any time and can involve a single experience, or repeated events. They most often lie outside the rage of normal experiences. They usually involve a ... READ MOREWhat is a Traumatic Event? Traumatic events may happen at any time and can involve a single experience, or repeated events. They most often lie outside the rage of normal experiences. They usually involve a ... READ MORE -
See your counsellor wherever you are
Most people want to have their EAP counselling session in person. There is much more richness to communication when we can see people in real time, as well as hear them. But for many people it’s... READ MOREMost people want to have their EAP counselling session in person. There is much more richness to communication when we can see people in real time, as well as hear them. But for many people it’s... READ MORE -
Managing family conflict at Christmas
Christmas usually brings together people you don’t otherwise see very often. You might look forward to seeing some of these people with whom you would otherwise have little contact, and who you like to see;... READ MOREChristmas usually brings together people you don’t otherwise see very often. You might look forward to seeing some of these people with whom you would otherwise have little contact, and who you like to see;... READ MORE -
Building resilience in children
Resilience describes a person’s ability to bounce back from a negative experience. Resilience is not a rare ability; most people can be resilient and the skill can be learned and developed by almost anyone. Res... READ MOREResilience describes a person’s ability to bounce back from a negative experience. Resilience is not a rare ability; most people can be resilient and the skill can be learned and developed by almost anyone. Res... READ MORE -
Supporting Someone with Depression
Depression can be a debilitating condition. Although it affects everyone differently, a low mood is common as is a loss of enjoyment in things or ceasing involvement in a once loved activity. It can be... READ MOREDepression can be a debilitating condition. Although it affects everyone differently, a low mood is common as is a loss of enjoyment in things or ceasing involvement in a once loved activity. It can be... READ MORE -
Good Sleep Habits
Sleep can be affected by many things. Most people experience difficulty sleeping when they are stressed, worried or experiencing change. There are a lot of things that you can do to improve your sle... READ MORESleep can be affected by many things. Most people experience difficulty sleeping when they are stressed, worried or experiencing change. There are a lot of things that you can do to improve your sle... READ MORE -
Building Resilience
References 1. Masten, A.S. (1994). "Resilience in individual development: Successful adaptation despite risk and adversity", pp. 3–25 in M. Wang & E. Gordon (Eds.), Risk and res... READ MOREReferences 1. Masten, A.S. (1994). "Resilience in individual development: Successful adaptation despite risk and adversity", pp. 3–25 in M. Wang & E. Gordon (Eds.), Risk and res... READ MORE -
Grief and Bereavement
People grieve in different ways. Some people are very private about their grief and may not want others to see. Grieving is hard work. Much of your resources and coping capacity will be taken up with the hard ... READ MOREPeople grieve in different ways. Some people are very private about their grief and may not want others to see. Grieving is hard work. Much of your resources and coping capacity will be taken up with the hard ... READ MORE -
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is any unwanted or unwelcome sexual behaviour, which makes a person feel offended, humiliated or intimidated1. Sexual harassment at work is against the law. Sexual harassment can be co... READ MORESexual harassment is any unwanted or unwelcome sexual behaviour, which makes a person feel offended, humiliated or intimidated1. Sexual harassment at work is against the law. Sexual harassment can be co... READ MORE -
Financial Coaching
Financial stress is sadly becoming very widespread. In a recent poll, over half the people questioned said they were “stressed” about their finances. Yet asking for help can be difficult and knowing who you can... READ MOREFinancial stress is sadly becoming very widespread. In a recent poll, over half the people questioned said they were “stressed” about their finances. Yet asking for help can be difficult and knowing who you can... READ MORE -
Type 1 diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that occurs when the body cannot maintain healthy levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood[1] Glucose is the primary source of energy in your body and it is crucial for normal functioning... READ MOREDiabetes is a condition that occurs when the body cannot maintain healthy levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood[1] Glucose is the primary source of energy in your body and it is crucial for normal functioning... READ MORE -
Keeping long distance relationships healthy
Studies indicate an increase of as much as 44% since 2000[1]and the practice of travelling long distances for work is likely to increase. People are travelling further and more frequently. It is also m... READ MOREStudies indicate an increase of as much as 44% since 2000[1]and the practice of travelling long distances for work is likely to increase. People are travelling further and more frequently. It is also m... READ MORE -
Staying well in the summer heat
Climate change is leading to longer, hotter and more intense heatwaves in Australia[1]. Heatwaves cause more deaths across the country than any other extreme weather events. The Australian Bureau of M... READ MOREClimate change is leading to longer, hotter and more intense heatwaves in Australia[1]. Heatwaves cause more deaths across the country than any other extreme weather events. The Australian Bureau of M... READ MORE -
Kindness is good for you
Small things can make a big difference: letting someone go before you on the road; giving up your seat on public transport for a parent with an infant; caring for a neighbour’s plants while they are unwell, don... READ MORESmall things can make a big difference: letting someone go before you on the road; giving up your seat on public transport for a parent with an infant; caring for a neighbour’s plants while they are unwell, don... READ MORE -
How to support someone at risk of suicide
If you are worried that someone is in imminent danger call 000. Stay with them until help is arranged. When someone is expressing that they want to harm themselves, it is important to take it seriously. Contra... READ MOREIf you are worried that someone is in imminent danger call 000. Stay with them until help is arranged. When someone is expressing that they want to harm themselves, it is important to take it seriously. Contra... READ MORE -
How do you know if its depression?
Depression is a condition for which many effective treatments exist. Getting the right treatment early can significantly reduce the suffering of a person with depression and help them recover faster[1]. You... READ MOREDepression is a condition for which many effective treatments exist. Getting the right treatment early can significantly reduce the suffering of a person with depression and help them recover faster[1]. You... READ MORE -
The benefits of self-compassion
Self-kindness This refers to the tendency to be caring and understanding with oneself when confronted with personal failures, problems, and stress READ MORESelf-kindness This refers to the tendency to be caring and understanding with oneself when confronted with personal failures, problems, and stress READ MORE -
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Domestic violence – how you can help
Remember that the victim’s safety is the most important thing to consider. If the perpetrator discovers that their victim has told someone about the abuse, they will often receive violent reprisal[3]. If someo... READ MORERemember that the victim’s safety is the most important thing to consider. If the perpetrator discovers that their victim has told someone about the abuse, they will often receive violent reprisal[3]. If someo... READ MORE -
How to develop grit
Before giving up on New Year’s resolutions, consider getting gritty. Grit has been associated with increased chances of you reaching your goals, no matter what they are and no matter your natural ability. Grit... READ MOREBefore giving up on New Year’s resolutions, consider getting gritty. Grit has been associated with increased chances of you reaching your goals, no matter what they are and no matter your natural ability. Grit... READ MORE -
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Work life balance - how do you improve yours?
Having work life balance sounds wonderful doesn’t it? But what actually is work life balance and how can you get it? Work life balance is defined as an individual’s ability to meet both their work and family c... READ MOREHaving work life balance sounds wonderful doesn’t it? But what actually is work life balance and how can you get it? Work life balance is defined as an individual’s ability to meet both their work and family c... READ MORE -
Staying sun safe this summer
The earth's surface absorbs various types of radiation, including visible light, heat (infrared radiation), and ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is invisible and cannot be felt. Although the ozone layer in th... READ MOREThe earth's surface absorbs various types of radiation, including visible light, heat (infrared radiation), and ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which is invisible and cannot be felt. Although the ozone layer in th... READ MORE -
Setting goals for a new year
The beginning of January is typically the time of year that people set goals for themselves. You can set goals any time of year, but right now is when you might have some in mind. If you are needing some extra... READ MOREThe beginning of January is typically the time of year that people set goals for themselves. You can set goals any time of year, but right now is when you might have some in mind. If you are needing some extra... READ MORE