The Story of Tim
These are stressful times, and different brains respond in different ways. What exactly is happening here when social anxiety kicks in?
5 tips to manage your Anxiety
Those of us who have a tendency to worry know what it’s like to feel constantly in fight or flight battle mode. It can leave us feeling exhausted. Here are 5 tips to help keep a check on your anxiety and manage it in ways that have been found to work.
The shortest Psalm and the greatest wisdom
Psalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible: just two verses, approximately thirty words. The message is powerful, especially for those who struggle with worry and anxiety. Here’s four take-away points from it.
Embracing Resilience: Overcoming Weaknesses and Failures with Confidence
In the Book of Hebrews, we find a powerful testament to the resilience of individuals who turned their weaknesses into strengths, emerging victorious even in the face of daunting challenges. The verse states, “Whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle” (Hebrews 11:34 NIV). This profound insight serves as a timeless…
The Dual Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health
Introduction Social media is a bit like a two-sided coin for teenagers these days. It’s a great platform for teens to share who they are, make friends, and learn new things. It can also be tough, with lots of pressure to look perfect, dealing with mean comments, and feeling left out. It can feel…
The State of Mental Health in The Australian Church Community
There’s a growing need for our church leaders to be adequately equipped to provide others with emotional and mental health support.
Presenting Issues at Private Practice Counselling & Family Therapy
Private practice counselling - In today’s world, there is a myriad of presenting issues that clients bring into the clinical practice.
Drawing Strength and Courage for Conquering Fear Through Faith
The story of David and Goliath is a classic example of how the combination of courage and faith allowed a young boy to take down a 9 foot giant of a man.
Depression In Leadership Is Not Uncommon
Depression in leadership is not uncommon. Depression is an emotionally dark and gloomy place to be and can affect anyone. Even those in leadership roles.
Surveys Reveal Australians Need Mental Health Support
Survey statistics reveal a growing need for churches to be equipped with skills enabling them to listen, help & support others.
The Basic Characteristics Of Binge Eating Disorder
The Basic Characteristics Of Binge Eating Disorder Binge Eating disorder is characterised by eating large amounts of foods in short period of time often when the person isn’t hungry. People with the disorder usually feel out of control when eating not being able to stop when they want to. Binge eating as a way of…
Behavioural Problems Stemming From Our Thought Life
Behavioural Problems Stemming From Our Thought Life Dr. Paul Meier looks at how behavioural problems often means the person has a lot more going on within. He believes that our unresolved hurts can affect our thought life, disrupting our development and growth to cause behavioural problems such as addictions and obesity. According to Vocabulary.com/dictionary/psyche, “the…
The Futility of Trying To Be Perfect At Everything
Perfect means flawless. While excellence is achievable, expecting perfection in all we do sets us up for failure and disapointment.
Research Into Coping Mechanisms in Anxiety & Depression
Studies have found that the struggles we human beings face often come from within us. This means we need to have a closer look at ourselves for answers.
What Do Kindness & Compassion Have To Do With Anxiety?
Practicing kindness and compassion towards others, and towards ourselves, has a positive effect on our well-being and can assist with managing anxiety.
Advice For Helping A Loved One With Depression
Mental health nurse, Shauna Gallagher gives advice for someone who wants to help a loved one who is suffering from depression. Many of you reading this won’t have a diagnosis of depression but will be wondering what you can do to help a loved one who does. You may even have been trying for many…
The Emotional Extremes of Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental Illness. Those affected with BPD have difficulty relating to people
Where To Find Emergency Counselling in Australia
Australians have free and confidential counselling services available over the phone, online as a chat and by email for those struggling with mental health issues, suicidal thoughts, personal problems, relationships or family problems. The types of calls received can range from urgent crisis calls to the less urgent matters. However all calls matter. Counselling services…
Debilitating Aspects Of Living With An Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety can be extremely debilitating and difficult to live with if left untreated. Psychologist, speaker and best selling author Harriet Lerner Ph.D. writes about the debilitating effects of anxiety in her article titled “The top 9 Reasons Why I hate Anxiety’
Despair, Depression & Brokenness Made Me Doubt My Faith
As a Christian, Melinda Vanry has lived with depression, bipolar disorder and social anxiety. It was through those trials that she began to doubt God, and through those very same trials she also uncovered a foundational truth that has strengthened her faith for years to come. “God can be glorified in and through a believer’s…
How A Lack Of Counselling Training Is Hurting The Church
Many of us feel a strong pull towards comforting those who are experiencing emotional turmoil. Even if we have a natural knack for counselling others, our empathy and listening skills might need fine tuning to help us reach a higher standard of counselling.
Common Symptoms Of Anxiety & The Bizarre
There are classic psychological and physical symptoms of anxiety that are well known to most of us. However, there are also those rare and bizarre symptoms we don’t often hear about. Below you’ll find those common or classic symptoms affecting others physically and psychologically. Also we take a look at the lesser known manifestations of…
Developing Resilience For Facing Our Depression Giants
Resilience training can help those with depression by strengthening their ability to deal with adversity. Today we have a holistic understanding of mental health and depression. There’s a combination of medication, psychological therapy, social support, nutrition, exercise and spiritual care to help treat depression. One such treatment is resilience training through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)…
Hope for The Debilitating Aspects Of Fear & Anxiety
Fear and anxiety can have a devastating impact on the quality of life for those who have it, particularly true for those who go untreated. In an excerpt from Tim Clinton’s ‘Anxiety & Fear’ he shows us how we can learn to diffuse the symptoms to help us regain some control over our lives. “While…
