Tena Davies | Certified Schema Therapist & Clinical Psychologist Melbourne BLOG

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

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

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Sleep Basics

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

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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