The Performance Trap: You Get the Best Out of Yourself When You Stop Trying to Prove Yourself

Picture an athlete standing at the start of what many would call a high stakes sporting event. In that moment the world can begin to feel very small and very intense. Breathing tightens and thoughts narrow as they stand in…

High Stakes on Small Shoulders: Childhood in the Shadow of High-Performance Expectations.

Most children naturally engage activities out of curiosity, and stay engaged with them because they find the experience enjoyable. Over time, however, adult driven demands, judgements and expectations can change the character of this engagement, gradually reshaping it into something…

A Critique: The Transactional “Toughness” of Donald Trump’s Book, “The Art of the Deal” Versus the Sustainability of Healthy Collaborative Leadership

Donald Trump’s “The Art of the Deal” offers a compelling, albeit often abrasive, perspective on achieving business success. At its core lies a definition of “toughness” characterized by an uncompromising stance, assertive dominance, aggressive negotiation, and an unwavering focus on…

Australia Day – A time to weep or a time to laugh… a time to mourn or a time to dance?

As we all know… some Australians see the day as one of celebration and others see it as a day of mourning. As most people who’ve experienced a bit of life know and understand, there is a profound natural phenomenon…

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: It’s More Than Just A Saying

Does Exercise Benefit Your Mental Health? The science shows that all forms of exercise can help shift mood into a more positive state. This includes aerobic exercise such as running, walking, swimming, and cycling, anaerobic exercise such as weight training,…

Self Determination: The X Factor In High Performance

The article below teases out in detail the role of Self Determination in the pursuit of high performance goals. Whether in sport, your career, personal relationships or any other aspect of your life, Self Determination is an intrinsic force that…

The Psychology Of Injury Online Workshop

Psychosocial Considerations of the Injury Rehabilitation Process FIND OUT MORE BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK TO THE ONLINE WORKSHOP WEBSITE COURSE SUMMARY This online workshop introduces you to pertinent psychological and social factors that impact the injury rehabilitation process. A must…

Endorsed Areas of Psychological Practice: What Do They Mean?

In Psychology, there is a difference between a legislated title (endorsement) and a caseload demographic (scope of practice). There are currently nine legislated titles of endorsement in Australia. These legislated titles can only be used by those who are registered…

A Better Place

Life is deep, rich and fulfilling. It is precious and priceless. We need to be in awe of one another and take care in our interactions with each other. Respect, compassion and empathy are the higher order qualities of our…

Australian Psychology: Expert Practice & ‘4+2’ Pathway

The 4+2 pathway is one of a few training pathways currently available in Australia for students who aim to register and practice as a psychologist. The +2 of the 4+2 pathway involves two years of intently focused supervised provisional practice, often taken up after completing a four-year degree in psychology instead of a two year […]