Seachange Psychology

06/04/2023

https://youtu.be/omzPhtjj9pU

This video answers most of the questions that people have when considering seeing a psychologist or counsellor, online, as opposed to the more traditional f...

06/04/2023

Hi, Wanted to share a video that I have on my website that briefly describes the benefits of Online Counselling; what I am calling "The New Face of Effective Therapy". I have repositioned Seachange Psychology (https://lnkd.in/g34Q3VDw) to an online only service. I invite you to take a couple of minutes to have a quick gecko at the video and perhaps leave feedback of one sort or another, with a view to improving same. Thank you. https://lnkd.in/gFbiu7D4

This video answers most of the questions that people have when considering seeing a psychologist or counsellor, online, as opposed to the more traditional f...

03/11/2022

Over 5 decades of research, Dr. John Gottman identified four patterns of behavior that are particularly challenging to relationships. These Four Horsemen can create difficulties when they ride into communication, but there are thankfully antidotes that you can implement. This month's free download gives you descriptions of the Four Horsemen, their antidotes, and examples. Subscribe to Love Notes to get it today — or if you're already a subscriber, check your inbox!

15/10/2022

Hi

In accord with my move to living in Japan I have rebranded to Seachange Counselling. I have deregistered as a psychologist for reasons too numerous to go into here and set up as a counsellor, but the service is of the same high standard as when I was resident in Cairns at www.seachangepsychology.com.au.

In concert with the rebranding I have relaunched my anxiety treatment program called Anxiety Beaten (www.anxietybeaten.com).

It’s a self hypnosis program and I think the testimonials/reviews speak for themselves. Anxiety at its centre, is a coping mechanism designed to keep you safe and away from the situation that you find creates “anxiety”.

It is said that “you cannot have anxiety unless you talk yourself into it … go here to see how. (https://www.dropbox.com/s/u5wml0nrp72amsw/puppet%20anxietybeaten.mp4?dl=0).

Go here to see a little more about anxiety being a coping strategy https://www.dropbox.com/s/ypshytf18h3e5ep/30-day-anxiety-challenge-vid1.mp4?dl=0. ( note the 30 video program is not available).

If you like what you see in these two short videos you might like to take the next step and secure your copy of “Anxiety Beaten” here:-www.anxietybeaten.com.

Enjoy. Go well.
Regards,

Cris

You know what I mean – the feeling that at any moment your chest will explode or your throat will constrict and block your airway.

03/10/2022

Have relaunched my anxiety treatment program called Anxiety Beaten (www.anxietybeaten.com). It’s a self hypnosis program and I think the testimonials/reviews speak for themselves. Anxiety at its centre, is a coping mechanism designed to keep you safe and away from the situation that you find creates “anxiety”. It is said that “you cannot have anxiety unless you talk yourself into it … go here to see how. (https://www.dropbox.com/s/u5wml0nrp72amsw/puppet%20anxietybeaten.mp4?dl=0).

Go here to see a little more about anxiety being a coping strategy https://www.dropbox.com/s/ypshytf18h3e5ep/30-day-anxiety-challenge-vid1.mp4?dl=0. ( note the 30 video program is not available).

If you like what you see in these two short videos you might like to take the next step and secure your copy of ”Anxiety Beaten” here www.anxietybeaten.com. Enjoy. Go well. Regards. Cris

21/11/2021

19/09/2021

This updated course will give you the skills to teach classes and small groups virtually or in-person for couples in your community.

10/04/2021

https://www.dropbox.com/s/z3oax0fw0zrvbdg/online%20counsel%20video%20final.mp4?dl=0

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09/04/2021

Letting people know that we are offering online counselling, commonly known these days as “Telehealth”, alongside the usual face to face counselling style.

This option makes it easier for some people to access support in the event that life throws them a curved ball and it is somehow difficult to go out to access the help they need or it is just more convenient to “work” online.

People often ask about the efficacy of online counselling as compared to the traditional face to face format. The research is unequivocal in its findings that the therapeutic outcomes are the same for both formats and my own experience supports this.

So, if you are unsure of whether Telehealth is for you and you cannot get out to see a therapist, why not call to arrange a session and see how you like it. You have access to Seachange at the tip of your fingers.

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05/01/2021

Welcome to 2021. Here’s hoping it will prove to be a better experience for most of us than it’s late cousin.

Seachange continues to offer what I consider to be a supportive and overall effective service to the public seeking to resolve a challenge in life.

In recent years I have come to see the challenges that life throws at us reflected within the Japanese practice of Kintsugi ...

“Kintsugi is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold — built on the idea that in embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece”.

This is a lovely metaphor to help couples reconnect and to embrace each other within the constructs of forgiveness, sacrifice, vulnerability and compromise built on a platform of trust loyalty and respect. The gold plated joins seen in the Kintsugi repair creates a different and interesting perspective. I think the metaphor also applies to an individual.

I trust this year is a bountiful year for you in relation to yourself and those whom you love. Go well. Cris

01/08/2020

For those who might be interested in becoming a non-smoker again ( I say AGAIN, because smokers were not born with a fag hanging out of their mouth or in btw their fingers😜)? I am busy creating an online version of my very successful 3 session stop smoking program.

I currently deliver it face to face and don’t really call it anything. But in the online world it seems “ names” matter so I am calling it “ The Stop Smoking Formula” - an easy to follow step by step program for smokers who desperately want to become non smokers and who have tried everything else!!

Bit of a mouthful but there you have it.

The deadline for having it up and running online, is Dec 4 or thereabouts,just in time for Xmas. Lots of work to do.

I am of course still offering it face 2 face ( yes in spite of Covid, as I have the social distancing space in the office) so you or someone you love or know who wants to kick the disgusting deadly habit could come in at least for a complementary 15 min strategy session, to see if what I do resonates with you. Just a thought?

This pic( below) is the cover of the book ( well alright booklet then 😜) that I put together that used to be the pre talk I gave everyone when they came in wanting to stop smoking.

I got lazy and tired of saying the same thing over and over again and hence the booklet!!!

So stay tuned. An early online Xmas present will await you!! Cheers. Cris

11/11/2019

14/07/2019

I know it’s hard mama 🌸
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I know it’s hard to get up everyday and have these little people rely on you. I know it’s hard sometimes when you’re made to feel like your world is so small.
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I want to remind you, you are the world and understand, knowing that can be such a weight on your shoulders too. Especially when it’s been carrying other people’s burdens for so long as well.
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But you are their world. You are their nurture, their home, and their comfort. You are everything to them, as they are everything to you.
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I hope even on your hard days, you know how special you are to them. How incredible of a job you’re doing and how much they appreciate every little thing - especially just being able to sit there and hug you.
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You are doing a great job, mama. Your little people think so and love you so and vigorously disagree with the voice that questions it.
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Listen to this voice because you know it’s the truth ✨
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04/07/2019

What is General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
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Everyone worries about certain aspects of their life all the time, however folks with GAD are unable to control their excessive worrying and anxiety over life events with no obvious reasons for worry.
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Do you feel like you’re sometimes unable to control your excessive anxiety?
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28/06/2019

Good work Sally. Rural areas definitely need better access to mental health care help. We make it too hard for farmers who already find it difficult enough opening up.

26/06/2019

Anxiety’s like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you very far.
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So choose to set yourself free from it (and yes, it’s possible with the right help).
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26/04/2019

Hi Everyone,

You may have noticed the name changes from Seachange Psychology to Anxiety Abolished, however do not fret, I'm still behind the new name.

My new website www.anxietyabolished.com is now live for you to have a look at and its about bringing focus to General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and providing an online service that allows easier access to help for those who need it.

Feel free to have a look through and let me know your thoughts.

Cris

21/03/2019

Stay tuned for my new website/product launch, coming soon.

03/03/2019

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mustering-health-delivering-psychological-mental-services-jones/?published=t

I was going though some old files the other day and came across this letter (below) that I had written to a local ABC radio journalist in Cairns, in 2017, in response to a question asked of me, about my work out bush. For almost 5 years (until September last, 2018) I had been delivering mental heal

03/03/2019

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/4-tips-reducing-stress-better-physical-emotional-health-cris-jones-1d/

A little bit of stress is actually good for people, but too much of it, can be deadly. Fortunately, you can adjust your own stress level, if you know a few simple practices and make them part of your daily routine.

19/09/2018

Are you OK?

It shouldn't be just left to one day where we remember to check in with mates or think about our mental health, especially us men. We've been conditioned to keep it all in to show our strength.

Well ~ It's not doing you or those around you any favours, keeping all that struggle in. These words in the video don't have to be the lies you tell people, so people don't know the struggle behind it.

It's about time you're honest with yourself about the struggle. About wanting to better yourself. I'm here to guide you by showing you tools you can use to help you through the tough times.

Our visits will be ALL online, at suitable time for both of us. It can also be where ever that's quiet and most comfortable. You can be rest assured you're speaking with someone that's had over 2 decades of experience. So I've seen it all...

Many have come through, thinking they didn't need help or my kind of help, but now truly appreciate contacting me, as otherwise they wouldn't be here today. Living a good life, using the tools I've shown them.

Your mental health is important, because you are important to those around you. Even if it might not seem that way at the moment.

So let's have a chat and get you back on track!

19/09/2018

Our psychologist, Cris Jones, has been treating individuals suffering from anxiety for over 30 years and he's now making his service easily accessible to anyone who wants to finally get their anxiety under control and start getting their life back.

04/12/2017

Suffering from the dreaded panic attacks? There is a solution. Why live in an almost constant state of fear wondering when the damned thing will show itself again? Go to www.anxietybeaten.com and take back control of your life.

Here is what a happy client sent to me:
“Well ... it made ALL the difference.
In her words “when I placed my thumb and first finger together it felt like I had been shot with a tranquiliser gun. Instantly I felt calm, relaxed and in control. It’s so cool! I’m going to always use this”

So why not do yourself ( or someone your care for) a favour. Go to ....

A easy proven anxiety treatment from a psychologist with over 33 years experience and a focus in hypnosis. This hypnosis download will help you finally, relax and let go of the fear of the fear!

10/09/2017

The Crowdfunding campaign seems to have stalled. Please share this link as widely as you are able so that those of who live in the bush, remote from good consistent mental health services can access same in times of crisis such as floods fires or drought such as has befallen the Etheridge and Croydon shires in in last 6 years. http://bit.ly/2vhpqBN. This will take you to the pledge page. We have 43 days to go and $11,000 to raise, $255 per day so that a short film can be made as part of a presentation to Banks, Agricultural companies and philanthropic companies/individuals. This will hopefully my work continues and that it can be expanded into the national stage as a very successful way of delivering mental care services to those who need it but find it difficult to access. Thank you.

Richard Musgrove's Cairns based Crowdfunding campaign called Coping with Disasters in Remote FNQ. Learn more about the Community & Social Good project on Pozible.

18/08/2017

Hi, I have just this week released my "anxiety beaten"mp3 audio that is designed to help stop the onset of those dreaded and feared panic attacks or bouts of anxiety. Feedback received from people who have downloaded the MP3 is extremely encouraging.

Panic attacks are in essence the Subconscious' way of keeping us "safe", as that is one of the roles of the Subconscious. In the case of panic attacks etc the Subconscious is hypervigilant and is reacting to a perceived and "thought up/imagined" threat as if it was real. You cannot have anxiety unless you talk yourself (hypnotise) yourself into having anxiety. That which is repeatedly said, done and felt, often enough becomes your reality and when that is anxiety based, you are in essence hypnotising yourself into an anxiety trance. In other words you dig yourself a deep rut via the trance state, decorate it and move in. And then it is damned hard to get out. And by the way no pill will ever give you the cognitive skill set that you can develop to un-hypnotise yourself.

So do yourself a favour. Head over to www.anxietybeaten.com download the audio and then r e l a x your way into a different calm neurological loop. Just a thought. If you do want to or have to do it for yourself then maybe a partner,a friend, a child...,a parent even. Cheers. Cris

10/08/2017

WATCH THIS SPACE:

Two exciting ventures are about to be launched at Seachange Psychology.

The first is a re-release of the Anxiety Beaten audio mp3. This has been re-recorded and final edit is almost complete. It is an improved version of the www.anxietybeaten.com audio designed to stop anxiety and or panic attacks even getting off the starting blocks.

The second is the crowd funding campaign “Coping with Disasters in Remote FNQ – A New Approach to Delivering Mental Health Services” that I foreshadowed a month or so ago. We plan to launch as early as next week if things keep to schedule. I am hoping to raise upwards of $15,000 to put towards making a short film of the work I am doing out in the Etheridge and Croydon Shires as my response to the drought. The drought has finally broken but there is still a host of mental health issues that are ongoing and the support I offer continues to be very much needed. The film will then be taken to Banks, large agricultural supply companies, philanthropic organisations and the like and shown, as part of a concept, in the hope of attracting funding for up to 5 years, initially.

As some of you will know, for the last 3.5 years I have been driving out to cattle stations in these shires for one week a month, working "on farm" - in the back of trucks, on pump runs, lick runs, across the kitchen table etc , providing counselling to these families - the mainstay in beef provision to our markets (apologies to those of you who may be vegetarians). The Commonwealth Government funding for my program is uncertain beyond next month, so I am putting into place a plan that I am hoping will ensure its continuation. I am working with Dr Richard Musgrove (Musgrove Consulting) on the crowd-funding, in the hope of taking this counselling model, nation-wide - to deliver much-needed mental health services to remote farming communities in response to natural disasters such as floods, fires or droughts.

When the campaign is launched could you please take the time to read the campaign notes, watch the video and if so moved, or so inclined, throw a few dollars into the campaign. We will be offering some very nice "scaled" thank-you "gifts" as tokens of our appreciation for your generosity.

Thank you.

Crispian Jones
(BTh, Dip Min (Hons), Grad Dip Soc SC, Grad Dip Counsell Psych, CHt)
Director/Psychologist

03/06/2017

http://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story/4695341/gulf-drought-crisis-far-from-over/

Despite the official drought declaration being revoked over Gulf shires, there are calls for a mobile remote counselling service to continue as beef producers and communities claw their way back from years of drought.

29/03/2017

Step 4. “Now you get to Create Your Own Future….Just Imagine…Being Free From PTSD”

Now that you are empowered around the trauma, have resolved it, feel safe and are not having the nightmares, or flashbacks any more, the anxiety is gone the dark cloud of depression is beginning to lift, and there is no more fear, it is time to create the future that you want but have never felt was accessible to you. Read more: http://bit.ly/2mrpBWl

Now that you are empowered around the trauma, have resolved it, feel safe and are not having the nightmares, or flashbacks any more, the anxiety is gone the dark cloud of depression is beginning to lift, and there is no more fear, it is time to create the future that you want but have never Read Mor...

22/03/2017

Step 3: “Now, Take The Next Step, Into A Movie Scene As The Director… And Take Back Your Control.”

This not will briefly describe the second treatment session in which we address the second criteria the experts agree on, re the person being ‘empowered regarding the trauma’, and as a consequence resolve it and move on from it, once and for all. Read more: http://bit.ly/2lal9ec

This not will briefly describe the second treatment session in which we address the second criteria the experts agree on, re the person being ‘empowered regarding the trauma’, and as a consequence resolve it and move on from it, once and for all. It’s the environment that is creating the issues. It…

15/03/2017

Step 2. “The Next, Simple Step…. To Be Free From PTSD”

Welcome back. In this note I will guide you through some of the theory and treatment guidelines through which we will address the idea of being “empowered around the trauma”, which is one of the conditions that needs to met to in order to resolve the Fight, Flight, Freeze-state (FFF) so that you feel safe and strong. Read more: http://bit.ly/2lxbF9b

Welcome back. In this note I will guide you through some of the theory and treatment guidelines through which we will address the idea of being “empowered around the trauma”, which is one of the conditions that needs to met to in order to resolve the Fight, Flight, Freeze-state (FFF) so that you fe...

08/03/2017

Step 1. “How To Be Free From PSTD: It’s Much Easier Than You Ever Thought.”

By now you will be getting some idea of what is possible with TRTP process. If you want to see the results that some other people have achieved with TRTP, please go to www.judithrichards.com.au and look at the testimonials there. Read more: http://bit.ly/2m68loI

By now you will be getting some idea of what is possible with TRTP process. If you want to see the results that some other people have achieved with TRTP, please go to www.judithrichards.com.au and look at the testimonials there. If, after your first pro bono call with me we agree that you are a R...

02/03/2017

Great process is The Richards Trauma Process for treating healing the trauma associated with PTSD.

It is frequently either said or assumed by numerous health professionals that a condition such as PTSD, is not ever able to be resolved and that the best one can hope for as a PTSD sufferer, is for some degree of control over the symptoms. Well, TRTP (The Richards Trauma Process) can offer you a Rea...

04/06/2015

Do you think you can tell a fake smile from a genuine one?

Psychologist Richard Wiseman has devised a photographic test to check people’s empathy. Do you pass the test?

31/05/2015

A REAL HERO:

Merrin, the Australian, NSW and St George-Illawarra forward, is studying a bachelor of psychology at Wollongong University, because he can no longer stomach hearing of another young life lost.

BIG Trent Merrin wants to make a big difference.

30/05/2015

SEACHANGE TREATMENT OPTIONS:

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Cairns

For millennia, people have been seeking ways to optimise physical, emotional and spiritual well being without the use of artificial elements, such as drugs and invasive procedures. Yoga, meditation, acupuncture and herbal remedies are all examples of people’s desire to live better and more authentically, naturally.

Emotional Freedom Technique Cairns, contact Crispian at Seachange Psychology to find out more about EFT and your healing and wellness journey. 07 4041 4147

29/05/2015

The outback has the most beautiful sunsets....

27/05/2015

"Gilbert River" crossing to a cattle station in the Etheridge shire. This "river" should be flowing fast at this time of the year. With the El Niño being forecast, it does not look like it will be flowing any time soon as the Etheridge Shire approaches its 4th year of drought.

27/05/2015

I'm ready to watch the most anticipated NRL series of the year! Go Queensland Maroons!

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