Posttraumatic Growth: Positive Transformation in the Aftermath of Adversity – Karen Craddock
Posttraumatic Growth: Positive Transformation in the Aftermath of Adversity Adversity is a common thread shared among human beings. For some, this adversity or trauma is a singular event, like a major accident, sudden economic stress from job loss or the death of a loved one. For others, trauma may be complex and long lasting, like […]
The Impact of Sleep on Health and Wellbeing
Are you getting enough sleep? For many of us, the answer is no. Due to work, family, and other commitments, most of us are not getting the recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. In a society that increasingly values productivity, it has become commonplace to grab another coffee to help get us […]
Men, Mates, and Mental Health: A Silent Crisis
Although the rate of mental health disorders is roughly equivalent in men and women, men account for 40% of Medicare-subsidised mental health services in Australia. Even more alarming are the statistics regarding suicide- being the leading cause of death for men under the age of 44 and men representing as much as 75% of suicides […]
Telehealth: Its effectiveness and what you can do to ensure you have a great session!
The current pandemic has led to restrictions in many areas of our life, including face to face contact with others. However in protecting our health through social distancing, other stresses have emerged such as job uncertainty, isolation, grocery shortages and bombardment of media regarding the coronavirus! It is understandable that stress, anxiety, and panic levels […]
Coping with uncertainty during times of crisis
Article by Karren Craddock It’s a unique and frightening time. We’re in the midst of a worldwide pandemic with cities and entire countries shutting down. Some places are already affected by coronavirus, while other communities are preparing for what’s to come. With the heavy media coverage surrounding COVID-19, all of us are watching and wondering, […]
Burnout: The importance of self-compassion- By Karen Craddock
Do you feel like the initial fire of enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to success has faded, leaving you feeling exhausted, cynical and inadequate? You may be suffering from what is known as “burnout”. Burnout is a term commonly coined to describe the personal agony of job stress. In the busy world that we live in […]
Yoga: Why it works for your brain and body
Yoga comes in so many ‘flavours’ these days that most people have at least given it a try. There’s cardio-infused yoga for those who like to feel their heart pumping, there’s hot yoga for those who love a good sweat session, there’s even ‘broga’ now (that’s yoga- for Bro’s!) It’s accessibility accounts for some of […]
Using podcasts to improve your life and self
You may already be across podcasts to catch up on your favourite radio show, political scandals or sports tipping, but did you know there is a whole world of information out there on mental health? Whether you are simply interested in how the brain works, or hearing unfiltered conversations with celebrities who struggle- these podcasts […]