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What Is Telehealth Psychology and How Does It Typically Work?
Learn More: What Is Telehealth Psychology and How Does It Typically Work?Telehealth psychology—also referred to as telepsychology, online therapy, or virtual mental health care—is the delivery of psychological services using digital communication technologies. Instead of traditional in-person sessions, therapists and clients connect through secure video conferencing platforms, phone calls, or sometimes messaging systems. This model of care has rapidly expanded in recent years due to advancements…
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What Is Anxiety and Why Does It Present Differently for Different People?
Learn More: What Is Anxiety and Why Does It Present Differently for Different People?Anxiety is a natural human response to perceived threat, uncertainty, or change. It can affect the body, thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. While it is a common experience, the way anxiety presents can differ significantly between individuals due to a range of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Who this information is for This article is for…
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What Is Positive Behaviour Support and How Is It Commonly Used?
Learn More: What Is Positive Behaviour Support and How Is It Commonly Used?Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is an evidence‑informed approach used in disability and community settings to understand and respond to behaviours of concern. It focuses on improving quality of life by looking at the reasons behind behaviour and making practical, supportive changes. Positive Behaviour Support services are often used within the NDIS context alongside other supports.…
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Working from Home Mental Health: Common Wellbeing Considerations
Learn More: Working from Home Mental Health: Common Wellbeing ConsiderationsWorking from home can offer flexibility and convenience, but it also changes how people experience work, boundaries, and social connection. For some, these changes may affect mood, motivation, or overall wellbeing. Understanding common patterns linked to working from home mental health can support awareness and informed reflection. Who this information is for This article is…
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How Childhood Coping Patterns Show Up in Adult Relationships
Learn More: How Childhood Coping Patterns Show Up in Adult RelationshipsMany of the challenges we face in adult relationships don’t begin in adulthood. They are often rooted in coping strategies we developed much earlier in life — ways of protecting ourselves emotionally when our needs weren’t fully met. These childhood coping patterns once helped us survive, adapt, or stay connected. However, when they continue unchanged…
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Therapeutic Supports in the NDIS: Strengthening Function, Resilience, and Community Participation
Learn More: Therapeutic Supports in the NDIS: Strengthening Function, Resilience, and Community ParticipationOverview: What Areas Do NDIS Therapeutic Supports Cover? Therapeutic supports under the NDIS span a broad range of functional areas, including: These supports may be delivered in various settings such as home, clinic, school, community, or workplace environments. Therapeutic Supports in NDIS While the NDIS covers many therapeutic domains, this blog focuses specifically on supports that…
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Practical PBS Strategies for Families & Carers
Learn More: Practical PBS Strategies for Families & CarersSupporting a family member with behaviours of concern can feel overwhelming, but Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) offers a compassionate, evidence-based roadmap to make home life calmer, safer, and more predictable for everyone. PBS focuses on understanding why behaviour occurs and building proactive strategies that align with dignity, human rights, and meaningful quality of life improvements. This blog explores (a) what PBS is and…
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Disability
Learn More: Mental Health and Psychosocial DisabilityUnder the NDIS, disability related to mental ill‑health is referred to as psychosocial disability. This term does not describe the diagnosis itself, but rather the functional impact a mental health condition has on a person’s life. The NDIS does not replace the mental health system and does not fund clinical treatment such as: Instead, the…
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Expert Psychologist Tips for Navigating Major Life Changes
Learn More: Expert Psychologist Tips for Navigating Major Life ChangesBelow are specialized recommendations for some of the most common life transitions adults’ encounter. 1. Career Shifts Career changes—whether by choice or circumstance—often stir up identity questions, financial stress, and fear of the unknown. Evidence‑based coping strategies: 2. Divorce or Relationship Breakdown Divorce is one of the most stressful life events, often involving grief, identity…