The relationship between stress and autoimmune diseases is complex and multifaceted. While stress alone may not directly cause autoimmune diseases, it is believed to play a role in triggering or exacerbating symptoms in susceptible individuals. Impact on Immune System Function: Chronic stress can dysregulate the immune system, leading to increased...
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Seeking help for an eating disorder – some information about CBT-E
Seeking treatment for an eating disorder is a courageous step towards reclaiming your life, well-being, and health. If you're keen to lean into recovery, we'd love to help. ANZAED Eating Disorder Credentialled clinicians – Janene England, Clinical Psychologist and Alex Corcoran, Clinical Psychologist. The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential is awarded to...
Alcohol and Mental Health
Moderate to heavy alcohol consumption can negatively impact mental well-being. While reducing alcohol use can lead to many benefits, it is important that reduction is done carefully, and with appropriate guidance. If you need help with your substance use, the Alcohol and Drug Information Service may be able to assist...
The brain on nature
Ever noticed how good it feels to be outside...whether it's watching the clouds, gazing at the night sky, watching the vastness of the ocean, the grandeur of mountains, the tranquillity of forests, or the delicate wonders of flora and fauna...nature's scenes can inspire a profound sense of wonder, peace, and...
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals develop psychological flexibility and embrace a value-based life. ACT was developed in the late 1980s by Steven C. Hayes and has gained significant recognition and popularity in the field of mental health. Some people refer...
Perinatal Mental Health Central Coast NSW
We love to support parents through the journey from pre-conception to post-birth and beyond! We provide support around pre-conception, fertility issues, bonding and attachment, sleeping and settling issues, adjustment to parenthood, and – not forgetting the blokes – supporting men through their experiences and the unique pressures they often face...
Workcover & Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Psychology Claims Central Coast
Moving Forward Clinical Psychologists can provide psychological services to individuals who are eligible as a part of their Workcover (SIRA) or Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claim. Paul Corcoran, Elijah Ward, and Alex Corcoran are all registered to provide these services. We take a holistic, person-centred approach to understanding how the...
Schema Therapy
Schema therapy is a type of psychotherapy that was developed to help individuals who have long-standing emotional, behavioural, and relational patterns. A schema is a stable, enduring pattern that develops during childhood or adolescence and is elaborated on throughout life. A schema becomes a theme, and a lens, through which...
The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an understanding of life that fills them with a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen. Elisabeth...
Yoga and mental health
There is a growing body of research suggesting that yoga can be beneficial for improving mental health. Here are a few examples: Anxiety: Studies have shown that practicing yoga can reduce symptoms of anxiety. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that participating...