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Symkowiak & Associates - Psychology

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Symkowiak & Associates - Psychology

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28/02/2022

Our thoughts are with & we hope everyone stays safe and strong.

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24/02/2022

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21/02/2022

Introducing our new Administration Assistant and Receptionist Madison Lawdor.

Madison has completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology (B Psych Hons) and has a passion for helping individuals, especially when it comes to mental health.

Madison has grown up in Sydney’s South and has a strong interest in the areas of youth and perinatal mental health. Madison has volunteered for organisations such as MTC Youth Frontiers and Raise Foundation within Sydney South and South Western Sydney, this has inspired Madison to enrol for her Masters of Psychology later this year.

In her spare time, Madison enjoys spending time with her family especially her nieces and nephews, relaxing with her friends and trying out new restaurants.

15/02/2022

Check out our new drinks menu, on a warm day feel free to ask for a cold infused herbal tea, or if you need a burst of caffeine we have that too!!

14/02/2022

Oasis: a place of peace, safety, or happiness in the midst of trouble or difficulty

A little sneak peak of our waiting room oasis that awaits you at your next appointment!!!

08/02/2022

We have an exciting announcement!!!

Any guesses ?????

The team are excited to share the news that we are expanding, our Psychologist Kristina will now be available Monday’s in Caringbah.

Feel free to give us a call to book an appointment on 0497445816.

Looking forward to meeting our new clients.

31/01/2022

Wise words from the amazing

Focusing on happy thoughts and memories is a very strong and effective way of regulating our emotions and building our self esteem. It makes you a stronger, more rounded person, and also helps re-live moments of joy!

10/12/2021

.hijazi speaks the truth! 🙌

You can't control other's actions, but by being able to disconnect or walk away, you have control over how they treat you.

09/12/2021

has some wise words of wisdom.

Sit with your anxiety, radically invite it over for dinner. But don't steep in it, or let it move in, rent-free, to live in your head.

01/12/2021

has posted this gorgeous infographic and content about self-care:

"When you're feeling lonely, a helpful strategy can be to gently acknowledge that need for connectedness and use this as a moment to practice self-care.

Here are 6 ways to practice self-care when you're experiencing loneliness.

😍 Take yourself on a 'date' and treat yourself

🪴 Spend time in nature or your 'happy place'

🤝 Reach out and help someone in need

📒 Journal your thoughts and feelings

🗣️ Ask for what you need, even if it takes courage

💎 Allow yourself to 'just be', then do something nice for yourself"

22/11/2021

Little lifestyle changes can make a massive difference in how you sleep. Some tips include:

Daily exercise, but not too close to bedtime. Getting in a 30 minute morning, lunchtime or evening walk helps a lot with sleep.

Don’t nap during the day.

Avoid coffee 8 hours before you sleep. If you’re particularly sensitive to caffeine, avoid coffee entirely and limit your soda intake too.

Avoid alcohol – whilst it can help some fall asleep quicker – it absolutely destroys the quality and quantity of the sleep. Alcohol inhibits deep sleep and REM sleep, which is necessary for memory consolidation and recovering your muscles.
Take a hot bath or shower before bed – this will cause your body to cool down as you get into bed – which aligns with the first part of the sleep cycle, where your body temperature naturally drops as you fall asleep.

12/11/2021

has provided this amazing illustration and info on labelling emotions.

The act of labelling emotions is, in short, identifying what you are feeling at any given time. It's hard, nay, impossible, to process what you're feeling if you don't know what you're meant to be processing.

Labelling emotions can be hard to do, and it's a skill that certainly requires practice - but its benefits are massive.

Labelling emotions can help you:

- Respond in a healthy way, instead of being driven by your emotions

- Express and process your emotions, rather than bottling them up

- Identify what's important to you

- Creates space - making your emotions feel more manageable and less intense

11/11/2021

Did you know 1 in 10 Dads are affected by Perinatal Anxiety or Depression? A new child brings with it a whole host of new challenges and significant life changes, which affect both mum and dad.

Men also experience hormonal changes during their partner’s pregnancy and for several months following childbirth. These hormonal changes help foster father-child attachment and include a reduction in testosterone, and an increase in estrogen, cortisol, vasopressin, and prolactin.

Risk factors for Perinatal Depression in men, include a previous history of depression, relationship troubles, partner’s depression, poverty, and unintended pregnancy. Sleep deprivation has also been correlated with depressive symptoms for both spouses.

Unlike women, men’s Perinatal Anxiety or Depression can arise up to a year after childbirth, but more commonly comes up within 3 to 6 months after childbirth.

If you are feeling overwhelmed as an expecting father or with your newborn, you can contact Mon to Fri, 9am - 7.30pm AEST on 1300 726 306. You can also arrange an appointment with us!

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04/11/2021

There's the mistaken assumption that couple counselling should only be used when there are problems in a relationship.

Instead the - world leader in relationship psychology - suggest the best relationships enter counselling to get on the same page, when any new life change or transition occurs.

03/11/2021

Hurt - and what it's telling you.⁠

⁠Negative emotions aren't ‘bad’. Instead, it’s best to see them as action signals that give you specific information on what you’re dealing with and what you can do to solve your problems.

⁠Hurt, is something we’ve all experienced at some points in our lives. It's something that comes with close relationships, and it’s usually generated as a response to loss.

⁠When you feel hurt it's your brain telling you, you had an expectation, and that this expectation was not met.

⁠To help with hurt, think on if you’ve actually lost anything – oftentimes hurt is a craving for attention or care that went unattended. Is this actually evidence that your partner does not care for you, or is it just a momentary miss. After you’ve revaluated your situation and still feel your hurt is valid, it’s important to communicate this to your partner. Be delicate, and use “I” language.

So instead of “You hurt me when you…”, say “I felt hurt when you…”

Good luck! 💖

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21/10/2021

From Monday next week, all kids, from pre-K through to 12, will be back at school.

With this massive transition, comes a heaping of anxiety for kids and parents alike.

Here is part 2 of the tips to help your kids flourish as they return to the classroom.

20/10/2021

It's easy to feel overwhelmed with social connection now that we're out of lockdown.

Be sure to pace yourself over the next few weeks and months as you slowly return to normal.

And it's okay if you have a new found appreciation of alone time too - it's when we're at our most creative and restful.

Quiet time allows or brains to relax - which is why you have so many good ideas in the shower, or just before bed.

A shower, a quick walk outside, or even just staring at a wall watching paint dry, even for just 15 minutes, can help reset our brain's hyperactivity and curb anxiousness.

Take steps like negotiating with your friends, work colleagues, or partner, for your 15 minutes a day.

19/10/2021

Sometimes we are our hardest critics.

Responses of anxiety and trauma are often rooted in deep psychological protection mechanisms designed to keep you safe.

Sometimes they're overactive, but it's always your brain and body doing it's best to look out for you.

Coming to terms with this deep, internal drive to stay safe and survive is the first step in getting back into the driver's seat of your emotions and your life.

If you ever need support, we're here to give you a hand. 💖

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Suite 16, 4 Browne Street
Campbelltown, NSW
2560

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+61497445816

Website

http://www.symkowiak.com.au/

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