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Post-pandemic stress and anxiety: Here’s why it’s happening – and what to do
Snap lockdowns. Business closures. Family separations. Repeated cancellations.
With the intense peaks and troughs of recent years, it’s no wonder anxiety levels have risen – even among those who consider the ...
Did you welcome lockdown round 2 with a sigh of relief? If so, read this
Thousands of Victorians have just begun the start of a second lockdown. And for some, the prospect of remaining indoors is music to their ears. For others, it will elevate fears of leaving home all the more. ...
How to get your kids back into the classroom with a smile – after lockdown
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 ...
Sensible hygiene practices – or OCD? It’s a fine line.
As we’re in the midst of a pandemic (which by their very nature are health-related), we’re being continually told to practise good hygiene. But there is a fine line between ‘good’ hygiene practises and ‘obses ...
Telehealth and children: everything parents need to know about virtual counselling
While telehealth has been around for some years, it’s certainly new to many of our clients during this time of social distancing. And while it can take some getting used to – for children in particular – we’v ...
Why the term ‘social distancing’ is problematic – and how to embrace social connection
With everything that’s going on in the world, it’s more crucial than ever to connect, converse and ‘click’ with others. But with the so-called ‘social distancing’ measures in place, how do we stay social?
So ...
How to manage anxiety in today’s unsettling world
