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February 21st, 2017
How to improve your relationship with your child
Written by Leisa Tanner – Individual & Family Psychotherapist In my practice, I see many families who present with a variety of concerns about their children. Although these concerns may look quite different, many of them have at the centre a similar concern; how can I improve my relationship with my child? This question may… Read more »
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February 18th, 2017
Does my child have ADHD?
Written by Dr Catherine Llewellyn I recently read an article in The Age which talked about a recent study of 300,000 Western Australia school children. The study results suggested that the age of a child strongly predicted whether they would be given a diagnosis of ADHD and, consequently, whether the child would be prescribed medication…. Read more »
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February 17th, 2017
Depression and Anxiety – why self-care is not only important, but critical.
Written by Leisa Tanner As a therapist, we will see many, many patients for many, many reasons. Each person who presents to us comes with a unique history; a story often of pain, confusion, hurt and sadness. Within these stories we often find common threads or similar experiences. Of these threads, undoubtedly the most common are… Read more »
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February 14th, 2017
What Make a Good Therapist
Written by Leisa Tanner – Individual & Family Psychotherapist I am often asked by friends and family for referrals to therapists for support with a range of issues. Having been a therapist myself for over twenty years, and having accessed my own therapy at various stages of my life, I take such requests very seriously… Read more »
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January 10th, 2017
Is your teacher really listening to you?
Written by Dr Catherine Llewellyn I recently came across a lovely video on Facebook of a Us teacher, Barry White Junior, teaching 5th graders. This charismatic teacher has developed an individual handshake with each of his students as a way of connecting with them emotionally and preparing them to learn in his class. It gave… Read more »
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