Mel Singh Psychologist

06/09/2018

05/09/2018

What a wonderful way to live 💜

14/04/2018

I am loving the posts on the page below - Kimchi Cuddles

Grateful for relationship flexibility!

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13/04/2018

13/04/2018

a lovely and simple grounding exercise

Feeling frazzled? Nature can support us in settling down. Try this short grounding meditation practice with Cara Bradley (tree stump optional).

24/01/2018

There are many people who live with frequent thoughts of su***de yet feel we have to stay silent about this.

This doesn't necessarily mean that we hate our lives or ourselves or have a clear plan on how and when.

For lots of people that I counsel, it is more a recognition that living can be exhausting. Living with a mental health condition can be frustrating at times. Living with chronic pain/illness can wear a person down. We may feel hopeless about our future. We may feel that we are useless when it comes to the many significant issues in the world such as the environment, refugees, abandoned pets, Indigenous issues, homelessness, addictions and the increasingly violent world around us.

Please know that if a family member or friend opens up to you about their thoughts, allow them to talk. Be in the moment with them. Acknowledge their feelings and thoughts. Their psychological pain is real.

For those of us who have lived with this quite constant thought of su***de for years or decades, we generally have identified reasons to live and while not liking these thoughts of su***de we have, have come to an uncomfortable truce with them eg I will let you stay in the background and I will continue to put one foot in front of the other.

Yes, I am speaking about and include myself in this large and mostly silent group of people. My first thoughts were probably when I started high school at 11. And yes, I am a psychologist. And no, I am not going to kill myself. I am certain about this because I have a long list of strategies and support people and services that I would and have used as needed.

I know that I will have very strong thoughts again in the future and I am ok with this. And I will work through it when it comes.

And I am not alone in having these regular thoughts however so many people don't feel safe or willing or able to talk so openly about this as they are met with fear, with people who minimise their feelings or with others who just don't know what to do.

Just listen, be there in that moment, fully present. Remind them of the support out there, ask them if they are feeling unsafe right now, share with them what you treasure about them, ask how you can help and if in Australia, remind them that they can call Lifeline 24/7 on 13 11 14.

Thank them for sharing this with you. Trust me, it took a lot for them to do this.

with love, kindness and a little trepidation

Mel

11/10/2017

Beautiful

www.sketchesinstillness.com

06/10/2017

Australia needs to be doing so much more in this area

WA has a “long way to go” to address its mental health needs, but achieved a lot over the last 50 years.

03/10/2017

local Perth group

Here’s one our dedicated volunteers Danielle giving a testimonial on volunteering with us

01/10/2017

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30/09/2017

30/09/2017

this

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22/08/2017

Don't forget to ensure your details are current and correct

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26/09/2014

hi all, just to make it super confusing for everyone, I ended up making a separate profile for my work page. On that I post notes and information that you may find interesting or helpful so please feel free to friend me on there, if you haven't already.

09/07/2014

Sadly, people who work as FIFO have a higher risk of death by su***de. It is one of the reasons why I work with this group of clientelle as I am and have been involved with su***de prevention and education for over 20 years.

For those that are FIFO families and friends, please don't be afraid to ask them if they are ok. Let them know they are not along and that there is support out there for them. Recognise the courage it takes to admit that you are struggling and ensure that you also have support.

Ask them to see their doctor and to tell them how they have been feeling and if required the doctor will refer them to a psychologist. There is no shame in seeing a psychologist, after all, would you feel embarassed if you saw a dentist when you had a tooth hurting?

Know that you are not alone.

Sending my thoughts and love to all that knew this gentleman, to his family, friends and everyone at the site.

A 37-year-old man was found dead at a South Hedland workers' camp in the early hours of Saturday morning.

08/07/2014

Heartbreaking that this type of discrimination and ignorance exists and happens. For many trangsgender people that I know, they say they have got 'used' to it however it is wrong that they have felt that they needed to.

We are different colours, ethnicities, orientations, genders, sexualities, religions (plus pagan,atheists, wiccan etc), shapes, heights and so forth. Not to mention that we have so many different types of relationship styles.

If we all showed more kindness and respect to our fellow human beings wouldn't the world be so much nicer?

Even if you personally do not agree with a particular thing it doesn't mean that you need to be disrespectful.

Two West Virginia trans women were ordered to remove their wigs, makeup and jewellery in order to take photos for their driver's licenses.

08/07/2014

Things are slowly changing however we still have a long way to go in regards to providing support for employees in the workplace, especially when they have a psychological condition.

Early intervention, support from the employer as well as respecting confidentiality,and ensuring the person has other support networks,including crisis lines are all important.

let's keep talking about this

A mentally healthy workplace has benefits for everyone - employees and employers. But what do these working environments look like and how can businesses create them?

07/07/2014

this site may be useful for any teens you know who have used ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) - it has some resources and a newsletter they can subscribe to

http://www.actforadolescents.com/for-young-people/freebies/

07/07/2014

This may be a useful page for some mining families

AML is a not for profit foundation established to promote safety and provide support and assistance

06/07/2014

smiles, what a beautiful thought

A brillant statement!

02/07/2014

A great app :)

Check out beyondblue's new mobile app to help people have important conversations with friends who they are concerned may be experiencing depression or anxiety. The free Check-in app can be downloaded from the iTunes store (http://bit.ly/1iLYe1X) or Google Play (http://bit.ly/1wDzVGs).

01/07/2014

I am thinking of making a post once a week or so about things that may be of interest to people eg. an example of a relaxation technique, an idea to keep kids in FIFO families connected to the parent who is away, important help lines and resources etc.

Please comment below if you think that this would be a good idea and if you have any suggestions.

Happy to cover any topics mentioned if I have the knowledge :)
Mel

30/06/2014

I am happy to call and have a chat if you are unsure about what seeing a psychologist entails or want to explore whether I would be a good match for you.

Please remember that it is vital that you feel comfortable with the psychologist you choose to see and that you feel able to talk openly and honestly. :)

29/06/2014

Hi all
Thankyou for liking my page. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Have a lovely day and keep warm!

28/06/2014

Mandurah June 2014