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Self Care for Mums
The demands of being a mother can leave little time for taking care of ourselves. We can be really good as mums at caring for everyone else and forgetting to factor ourselves into the equation. Self-care is not selfish, but as a mum it often feels this way....
Easter is a time for rituals and family
Whether or not you celebrate Easter in a religious sense, the extra time away from work and school create an ideal time for developing rituals and traditions for families. As Easter fast approaches I am looking forward to putting in place the much loved traditions of...
How much screen time should my child have?
A common questioned posed to me is “how much screen time should by child have?” And my answer has always been that depends. Previously paediatricians and other regulatory bodies recommended a blanket 2 hour maximum on screen time in a day. However this recommendation...
My thighs are too fat: Promoting positive body image in young children
Recently I was horrified to have my 7-year-old daughter tell me that her thighs were too fat and she hated them and wished that they would be smaller. I should note at this point that my daughter is built like a bean pole and it would be impossible for her thighs to...
Valentines day: Time for a check-up?
Valentines Day is just around the corner. Instead of taking the day to profess your undying love and eat too many chocolates with the one you love, I invite you to undertake a task of another kind, one that will help to strengthen your relationship far more than any...
8 Tips for Getting Back to School this year
A fear of change and the ‘unknown’ prompted my daughter to request a few days ahead of returning to school that she be home schooled from now on. This is despite her love of learning and all things school. Her reaction is not uncommon as we all struggle with changes...
Post holiday blues anyone?
It is common at this time of year as people head back to work after a well-deserved break that they may start to feel down or even a little depressed. Post holiday blues is a relatively normal phenomenon following time away from work. Holidays are often a time for...
Tips for dealing with uncertainty
Uncertainty is an inescapable part of human life. Uncertainty makes us feel vulnerable and so we try and escape it any way that we can. Humans like certainty. Experiments have been done by researchers that show that people would prefer to have an electric shock now,...
Ways to Thrive
Improving client well being is the ultimate goal of any psychologist. When working with clients we are always striving to assist clients to improve their mental and physical health, achieve goals and live meaningful and satisfying lives. This week is Psychology Week...
Cassidy Psychology is on the Move
Is is with great pleasure that we announce that Cassidy Psychology has moved to new premises located at Suite 10, 7 The Esplanade Mount Pleasant. Our new office is located in a lovely location with tranquil views of the Canning River. Clients can enjoy peaceful views...
9 ways to stop daytime wetting
diurnal enuresis
Am I depressed?
From time to time we all get down, experiencing sadness is a normal and natural part of being human. It is most certainly a myth that we should be happy all of the time, despite what the media tries to portray to us. But how can you tell when sadness has hung around...
Grief: is there a right way to do it?
When faced with the loss of a loved one especially for the first time people can often wonder how they are supposed to behave. Should they be crying? How are they supposed to say goodbye? How long should you stay sad for? These are all questions that clients pose from...
Mindfulness: what is it and how do you get started?
Mindfulness is a concept that is moving from the world of psychology and into the mainstream. The popularity of mindful colouring books is testament to that. But what exactly is mindfulness and why should you be bothered to do it? Mindfulness, in its simplest form is...
Inside the psychologist’s room: What to expect when you see a psychologist
The thought of seeing a psychologist can be a little daunting for some people. For others there is the stigma of seeing a ‘shrink’. I think perhaps the problem is that people don’t know what will happen or they have preconceived ideas based on what they have seen on...