Are you haunted by something that happened in your past? Whether someone wronged you or you made a decision you regret, forgiveness is what you do for yourself, not for other people. When you forgive, it doesn't mean that you approve of what's happened. Rather, it means that you're giving yourself permission to move on with [...]
The 2017 Sensis Social Media Report confirms that Australia’s obsession with smartphones is growing, in fact almost 8 in 10 Australians (79%) are now on social media, which is up 10 points on last year. The report also found that locations and places that were once regarded as taboo for accessing social media, such as at [...]
R U OK?Day is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that we’ve all got what it takes to ask, “are you ok?” and support those struggling with life. The day is about inspiring people to start these conversations every day of the year. Help get your school, workplace and community asking "are you ok?" [...]
Your life and career are on track, but you like to unwind with a few drinks, so there’s no way you could be an alcoholic, is there? You come home at the end of a long hard day at work, eager to pour some wine even though this morning you promised you wouldn’t. But you [...]
“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day” -Henry David Thoreau When we are stressed, we are often tempted to relieve our anxiety in a number of ways: eating, sitting in front of the TV for hours, increasing our use of alcohol or drugs (both legal and illegal). All of these are attempts [...]
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Without realising it, we take our lives for granted. Here are some examples of good fortune [...]
Bipolar disorder is the name used to describe a set of “mood swing” conditions, the most severe form of which used to be called manic depression. We all have our ups and downs, but with bipolar disorder, these ups and downs are more severe. Bipolar disorder causes serious shifts in mood, energy, thinking and behaviour – [...]
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a particular set of mental health reactions that can develop in people who have been through or witnessed an event which threatened their life or safety, or that of others around them and led to feelings of intense fear, helplessness or horror. This could be a car or other serious [...]
BORN FOR THE FIGHT – Brendan, a client of Amima Counselling Brisbane, talks about his successful battle with depression and social anxiety. I was always thought of myself as a social person, had lots of friends and always enjoyed going out, travelling to different places around the world, meeting new people and having fun, surfing, playing [...]
Usually it’s our parents telling us to grow up, but what if the roles are reversed and they have issues? What if the drunken 3am phone call, declaring how miserable they are, and how they will never meet anyone special is not from a friend but from a parent? How do you cope when your relationship [...]