I’m sure most of us can identify times where we have felt worried, nervous or uneasy about something; however these feelings usually pass and once the stressful situation is over we tend…
Author: Dean Janover (page 4)
Identifying Depression: Symptoms & Clue’s To Look For
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 1 in 16 young Australians are currently experiencing depression. We can all identify with feeling forlorn or moody from time to time; but imagine encountering…
The Link Between Mindfulness & Wellbeing
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” Jon Kabat – Zinn In recent years there has been a shift regarding certain elements of…
Supporting Our Future Psychologists
We at Prahran Psychology remember what it was like when we were students and trying to find our way in the psychology industry. It was daunting to say the least, as it…
Punk Psychology
In addition to my love of psychology, I also have lifelong passion for (almost) all forms music, in particular punk music. It was punk music that really spoke to me as an…
Resilience and the Pride March of 2016
We attended the Pride March on Sunday 31st January, as we generally do every year. It’s a fantastic event, full of colour, energy and fun. As usual this year’s march did not…
Prahran Psychology at AFL Camp
For the past five years I have been lucky enough to attended the AFL Induction Camp. The camp is an opportunity for the new recruits to learn more about what they have ahead…
Improving your sleep
If there isn’t a known medical condition that can explain your poor sleep, chances are it is due to a range of psychological, environmental and behavioural factors. Seeking assistance from a psychologist…
Prahran Psychology New Year
Each year on the first of January we celebrate the anniversary of our founding. Prahran Psychology is now seven years old. Over the past year we have done some amazing things. On reflection…
A Blog about a Blog
Welcome to the Off the Couch blog. In our inaugural blog I want to discuss the blog itself and try to answer the question, what we are trying to achieve by writing…