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We’ve all done it. You are minding your own business when a co-worker snaps at you for no reason or a customer raises their voice. At some point you will meet one, a rude person, and all too often we walk away from these encounters feeling frustrated, angry or upset. This is when a few well-placed techniques might help leave your encounters with rude people with your head held high and a spring still in your step. Approach Them Calmly It can be really difficult to remain calm when someone is really rude to you but this [...]

Anxiety is an increasingly common presentation seen across Australia, and around the world, today. With 1 in 6 people diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in Australia it is up to us to gain a better understanding of the issue and learn to recognise the signs and symptoms in both ourselves and others. We've created this presentation to help spread awareness of Anxiety Disorders in the hope to stop the stigma and get people talking about anxiety: [...]

Anxiety is a syndrome that is becoming increasingly more common around the world, if you're suffering from this mental affliction remember you're not the only one. There are 1 in 6 Australians experiencing depression, anxiety or both at any given time- a shocking statistic for which we wish to raise awarness not just of the symptoms, but of how those suffering and those around them can cope. If you have experience with anxiety or living with those who do, share this infographic and help them to realise you are not alone. [...]

The value of art and art therapy should not be underestimated (although, these are never substitutes for speaking therapies) and the arts of all kinds can be very therapeutic when dealing with anxiety. From identifying with a character in a book or writing a journal, through to painting and photography, there are many ways to communicate your thoughts. You do not need to be a talented artist to benefit from art therapy and everyone can create their individual inner world using art. With this in mind the project[...]

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems experienced around the world; yet it is rarely spoken about and often misunderstood. An anxiety disorder is not something you can simply ‘get over’ nor is it something that goes away by itself. Taking anxiety seriously is one of the most important steps to recovery. At Bayside Psychotherapy we want to help raise awareness of anxiety disorders.  Each case of anxiety is unique and there is no one-size fi[...]

Post natal obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a harrowing experience. While pregnancy and childbirth are natural aspects in the human and animal kingdom, the universality can present a picture of deceptive simplicity. Pregnancies can involve various complications and stresses, including difficulties falling pregnant, surprise pregnancies, exacerbation of mental and physical ailments, the stress gestation places on the body, severe morning sickness and uncertainty regarding foetal illnesses or genetic abnormali[...]

Does "it" really work? How often do we hear this? "It" carried vast assumptions usually owing to something magical and fast which supposedly bypasses conscious awareness. "Work" also carries assumptions which often involve the notion of a quick fix without any responsibility or effort on the part of the so called hypnotic subject ('can hypnotherapy cure me of my anxiety, addictions, oh and occasional sexual dysfunctions too, please?'). It's sad as a culture with our demand for instant gratification mixed with outrageous claims from unt[...]