Tena DaviesFeb 288 minNothing breaks like a heart-how can Schema Therapy help?Absolutely nothing breaks like a heart. The end of a romantic relationship and the ensuing heart break is one of the most painful experiences a person can li...
Tena DaviesDec 9, 20197 minWhen you can't get what you want, get what you need insteadIn Schema Therapy, the ultimate aim is to have our Healthy Adult side (the best, most compassionate part of ourselves) meet the needs of the Vulnerable Side ...
Tena DaviesJun 2, 20193 minHow to have an effective difficult conversationHow to have a difficult conversation Pick your moment Make sure to address the problem when you feel level headed and they do too. Ask yourself-am I in my wi...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20193 minWhat is Schema Therapy and How Can it Help Me?What is Schema Therapy & who benefits from it? Schema Therapy is an evidence based treatment that works at a deeper level to solve ongoing problems. The appr...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20193 min What Is Mindfulness And Mindful Eating?What comes to mind when you think of mindfulness? Do you imagine a group of people sitting cross legged in silent solidarity while they try to clear their mi...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20194 minReflections on motherhoodWith Mother's Day coming up, I've been thinking about the experience of motherhood, of the joys and the challenges that it brings and of the brave face that ...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20193 minGuest post on Mental health and healthy eating by Dietitian, Melissa AdamskiNutrition and Mental Health Many of us know nutrition is an important factor when it comes to our physical health; it can play a role in our gut health, our ...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20194 minMindfulness and it's benefitsWhat is mindfulness? What comes to mind when you think of mindfulness? Do you imagine a group of people sitting cross legged in silent solidarity while they ...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20193 minNight time technology use and sleepObtaining a good night's sleep is important for our mood, concentration and psychological well being. The use of technology at night time can interfere with ...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20192 minImpact of alcohol and recreational drugs on mental healthConsuming alcohol and taking recreational drugs can have a significant impact on our mental health. Alcohol and drug consumption impacts a person by changing...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20195 minSleep BasicsSleep difficulties are very common among those who experience anxiety and/or depression. Problems with sleep serve to exacerbate negative psychological sympt...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20194 minAnxiety and what to do about itWhat is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease, often about an uncertain outcome. Some common symptoms of anxiety include feeling rest...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20192 minThe most important factor in therapyOften when we think of seeking help from a Psychologist, we think of finding someone qualified, knowledgeable and recommended. These factors are essential be...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20192 minThe Stigma of Depression and AnxietyDepression and anxiety are commonThe lifetime incidence of depression in Australia is 45%. This means that nearly one out of two of us may experience a perio...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20192 minConsuming fruit and vegetables improves depression, especially for womenHaving a diet high in fruits and vegetables is important for both our physical and our mental health. A recent study of more than 60,000 men and women found ...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20192 minExercise and SleepThe ability to sleep and feel rested is what I call a super-factor because it has a very significant impact on our mental health. Sleep is a factor that both...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20192 minBehavioural Activation for DepressionBehavioral activation which involves increasing pleasant and meaningful activities such as meeting up with friends, exercising or working is a well establish...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20192 minExercise and Mental HealthDepression and anxiety can be debilitating conditions. Depression is very common. Fortunately, there are good treatments for depression including therapy fro...
Tena DaviesMay 8, 20192 minMediterranean Diet and Reduced DepressionOur diet can have a very significant impact on both our physical and mental health. A recent study, conducted at Deakin University, explored the effects of t...