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Shame and self loathing can happen to all of us, but how do we overcome such feelings? Dr David Ward offers some strategies for helping overcome shame and self loathing  in this article. 

Dr David Ward is a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker who has a wealth of experience in working with individuals, couples and families. David practices at both our Loganholme and Wishart offices. To book an appointment with David call 3088 5422 to make an appointment or book online today!

Finding the right person for you can be challenging. With so many unknowns, how can you know whats best for you? Dr Jan Philamon talks about this in depth in this article.

Dr Jan Philamon is a psychologist with a wealth of experience in assisting individuals and couples to overcome a range of difficulties.

If you would like to make an appointment with Jan call 3088 5422 or book online!

Addiction to video games has become an increasing problem for people, but how can you seek help for either yourself or a loved one? Corey Human provides some more information and ways to help with this problem in this article.

Corey Human is a Counsellor at M1 Psychology with extensive experience in working with adolescents, individuals and couples. To book an appointment with Corey, please call 3088 5422 or book online!

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a therapy that is very effective in helping people overcome emotional distress and symptoms from traumatic or harmful events. Dr David Ward is a practitioner at M1 Psychology who is very experienced with this form of therapy.

If you would like to make an appointment with David for EMDR, call 3088 5422 today or book online!

What makes people fall out of love? It is a complex question and one that can have a significant impact on your relationship. Willem van den Berg discusses what you can do about falling out of love in this article.

Willem van den Berg is a psychologist who has extensive experience in working with individuals and couples to overcome a range of difficulties, including falling out of love.

If you would like to make an appointment with Willem you can either book online or call 3088 5422 today!

Many of us would struggle to get the day underway without a coffee in hand.

This is perhaps one of the benefits of caffeine that we are most familiar with; as a stimulant, it can help with alertness and focus.

When consumed in moderation, evidence also appears to suggest that caffeine may help with:

• weight loss by suppressing appetite and enhancing metabolism;
• endurance in physical activities;
• reducing the risk of Alzeheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases;
• lowering the chance of developing kidney stones;
• protecting against heart disease;
• reducing the risk of some cancers such as prostate or skin cancers;
• lowering the risk of stroke.

However as with many things in life, caffeine is best enjoyed in moderation – whether that be a frothy cappuccino, energy drink, or dark chocolate. Too much and you will likely notice problems with insomnia, headaches, heartburn, anxiety, and for women of a certain age, menopause symptoms. Thankfully, there are some excellent decaffeinated coffees now available.

What does Moderation Mean?

While we know that it’s best to consume no more than 400mg of caffeine per day, it’s not so easy to understand how much is in your favourite cuppa. The amount of caffeine in your coffee for example depends on many factors, including:

• the type of coffee bean – some have more caffeine than others;
• the roast – lighter roasts are not lighter when it comes to caffeine;
• cup size – from piccolo to mug, there can be huge variations;
• the type of coffee – brewed or espresso is going to be stronger than a cup of instant.

In Australian culture, we love our coffee! We’ve turned it into an integral part of our social rituals. So it’s good to know that there are actually some benefits to be had from one of our favourite beverages.