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How to get your kids back into the classroom with a smile – after lockdown

19 June 2020

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A Q&A on school refusal with Dr Peter Kyriakoulis

The pandemic has taken its toll on everyone – even our smallest members of society. So it’s understandable if your child isn’t over the moon about heading ba

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8 practical hints for beating the back-to-school blues

4 February 2020

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Was that the sound of the bell calling them back to school after weeks of summer break? While some will be jumping for joy – ready to hit the books, see their pals and meet their teachers, others will be less

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Seeing the bright side: Q&A on positive psychology

5 December 2019

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Positive Psychology. You’ve probably heard this enticing term bandied about, but might have little understanding of what it actually means.

It sounds positive though, right?

But it’s not just about thinking

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The truth about hypnosis: Q&A with Peter Kyriakoulis

19 July 2019

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When it comes to hypnosis, there are mountains of misinformation – and clouds of confusion. So what’s the truth behind this psychological treatment?

Often associated with the work of magicians or comedians,

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Step from classroom to career – with these 5 tips

14 May 2019

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Nearing the end of high school? Then you’ve probably been asked this question a hundred times: What are you going to do from here?

With little exposure to the world of work, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by

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How to change your career – with clarity and confidence

29 April 2019

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Have you been toying with the idea of a new profession? Wherever you are in your career, deciding to pursue a different path can be daunting and confusing. That’s why we’re sharing 6 tips to help make your tr

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Trouble in paradise? Here’s how to cope with relationship conflict.

19 February 2019

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Although every relationship comes with different types of challenges, one thing remains the same: they all require effort. But when couples work together to tackle life’s ups and downs, the relationship is mo

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One piece of advice that changed Peter’s life

5 December 2018

Like one in four Australians, Positive Psychology Centre founder Peter Kyriakoulis has suffered anxiety for most of his life.  

Even from the tender age of 8, he remembers feeling anxious. About what, Peter’

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Answers to your biggest questions about bullying

1 November 2018

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We have to cope with many challenges in our lives. But bullying shouldn’t be one of them.    

According to Kids Helpline, one in four children will be bullied at some stage. But bullying doesn’t just happ

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