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Feb 28
8 min

Nothing 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 experie...

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When you can't get what you want, get what you need instead

Tena Davies

Dec 9, 2019
7 min

When you can't get what you want, get what you need instead

In Schema Therapy, the ultimate aim is to have our Healthy Adult side (the best, most compassionate part of ourselves) meet the needs of ...

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How to have an effective difficult conversation

Tena Davies

Jun 2, 2019
3 min

How to have an effective difficult conversation

How to have a difficult conversation Pick your moment Make sure to address the problem when you feel level headed and they do too. Ask yo...

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What is Schema Therapy and How Can it Help Me?

Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
3 min

What 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 ongoin...

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Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
3 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 t...

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Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
4 min

Reflections on motherhood

With 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 ...

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Guest post on Mental health and healthy eating by Dietitian, Melissa Adamski

Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
3 min

Guest post on Mental health and healthy eating by Dietitian, Melissa Adamski

Nutrition 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 ...

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Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
4 min

Mindfulness and it's benefits

What is mindfulness? What comes to mind when you think of mindfulness? Do you imagine a group of people sitting cross legged in silent so...

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Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
3 min

Night time technology use and sleep

Obtaining a good night's sleep is important for our mood, concentration and psychological well being. The use of technology at night time...

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Impact of alcohol and recreational drugs on mental health

Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
2 min

Impact of alcohol and recreational drugs on mental health

Consuming alcohol and taking recreational drugs can have a significant impact on our mental health. Alcohol and drug consumption impacts ...

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Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
5 min

Sleep Basics

Sleep difficulties are very common among those who experience anxiety and/or depression. Problems with sleep serve to exacerbate negative...

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Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
4 min

Anxiety and what to do about it

What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease, often about an uncertain outcome. Some common symptoms of anxiety ...

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Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
2 min

The most important factor in therapy

Often when we think of seeking help from a Psychologist, we think of finding someone qualified, knowledgeable and recommended. These fact...

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Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
2 min

The Stigma of Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety are commonThe lifetime incidence of depression in Australia is 45%. This means that nearly one out of two of us ma...

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Consuming fruit and vegetables improves depression, especially for women

Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
2 min

Consuming fruit and vegetables improves depression, especially for women

Having 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 ...

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Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
2 min

Exercise and Sleep

The 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 i...

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Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
2 min

Behavioural Activation for Depression

Behavioral activation which involves increasing pleasant and meaningful activities such as meeting up with friends, exercising or working...

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Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
2 min

Exercise and Mental Health

Depression and anxiety can be debilitating conditions. Depression is very common. Fortunately, there are good treatments for depression i...

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Mediterranean Diet and Reduced Depression

Tena Davies

May 8, 2019
2 min

Mediterranean Diet and Reduced Depression

Our diet can have a very significant impact on both our physical and mental health. A recent study, conducted at Deakin University, explo...

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