The Children's Psychology Clinic

05/01/2022

Western and Northern Sydney Psychology Practice & The Children's Psychology Clinic's reception will reopen on the 10th of January. We wish you and your family a Happy Holidays!

If you have an appointment and need to confirm, please send us a text message on 0488 771 972 or contact your psychologist directly if you normally do so. For non-urgent queries, please send us an email on psychologists.practice@gmail.com and we will get back to you on the 10th of January.

In case of an emergency, please call 000, your GP, or the Community Mental Health Intake Line at 1800 011 511.

We look forward to seeing you in the practice!

30/11/2021

Happy Tuesday! Have a read of this interesting study by the University of Sydney that shows how finger tracing can enhance childrens' learning.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210926182721.htm

If you'd like to be placed on our waiting list, please ring us on (02) 9630 0559 or email us at psychologists.practice@gmail.com to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced psychologists.

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, here are a few resources you can access:
- Lifeline on 131 114
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Community Mental Health Intake Team on 1800 011 511

If there’s ever an emergency, please call 000 or call your GP for advice.

A practice used by education pioneer Montessori in the early 1900s has received further validation, with studies showing that finger tracing makes learning easier and more motivating. Imagining an object after tracing it can generate even faster learning, for children and adults alike.

29/10/2021

As we inch closer to the spookiest day of the year, many of us are celebrating Halloween by watching some of our favourite horror movies. Did you know that watching horror movies has surprising mental health benefits?

Click the link below to read this article which tells us how it can reduce stress and anxiety.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

https://www.cnet.com/health/how-horror-movies-can-help-mental-health-according-to-science/ =CADf328eec

If you'd like to be placed on our waiting list, please ring us on (02) 9630 0559 or email us at psychologists.practice@gmail.com to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced psychologists.

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, here are a few resources you can access:
- Lifeline on 131 114
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Parramatta Community Mental Health Team on 1800 011 511

If there’s ever an emergency, please call 000 or call your GP for advice.

From zombies to beyond, horror movies can work wonders for anxiety and stress -- especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15/10/2021

We have surveyed our clients and from those who responded, here is what we found:

1. Most people want every eligible person who enters the clinic to be double vaccinated.
2. People were split almost perfectly about their preference for telehealth or in-person therapy. (We are told by our governing bodies to use telehealth unless there's an extenuating circumstance that makes it impossible).
3. Most people felt telehealth and in-person sessions had similar efficacy.
4. People were split almost perfectly regarding mask wearing, with about half wanting it to continue in our practice even when it is not required.
5. Most people asked for us to continue to have no shared books and toys in reception.

This information will be a part of our overall thinking and planning. We also have to include what our clinicians want and of course follow the DoH and our governing bodies' rules and recommendations.

Thank you for your thoughtful comments - we are taking each one into consideration!

We appreciate you taking the time to let us know your thoughts!

Warmest regards,
The Children's Psychology Clinic and Northern and Western Sydney Psychology Practices

06/10/2021

Thank you for stopping by our fairly new page for The Children's Psychology Clinic, we appreciate it!

We've asked you to do this so you can tell us what you think regarding our plan to open up. Your thoughts will help us immensely!

Please if you're able to follow us now that you're here, we'd love to share resources and mental health tips with you!

Thank you for taking the time to help us serve you better.

Please be sure to put your comments in the survey itself and if you have trouble you can send us your thoughts by email: psychologists.practice@gmail.com. Please do not include personal information.

As things begin to open up next week, we want to know your thoughts about how we should go about it in a COVID-safe manner. Please take a moment to complete this survey.

30/09/2021

Tomorrow marks the start of Mental Health Month in NSW.

In Australia, 1 in 5 people experience symptoms of mental illness each year and sadly 60% of these people don’t seek support for these issues. Mental Health Month gives us an opportunity to reflect on the importance of positive mental health in our own lives and take action to support others.

This year’s theme is Tuning In by being present and aware of what’s happening within you and in the world around you.

Click the link below for more information about Mental Health Month and tips to tune in.

https://mentalhealthmonth.wayahead.org.au/

If you'd like to be placed on our waiting list, please ring us on (02) 9630 0559 or email us at psychologists.practice@gmail.com to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced psychologists.

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, here are a few resources you can access:
- Lifeline on 131 114
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Parramatta Community Mental Health Team on 1800 011 511

If there’s ever an emergency, please call 000 or call your GP for advice.

Help raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing for Mental Health Month this October. You can get involved by promoting activities and ideas that can have a positive impact on our daily lives and the lives of others.

23/09/2021

Dr Elizabeth Seeley-Wait was an invited speaker for NAPCAN's concluding webinar series for National Child Protection Week. If you are interested, please click the link below to access a recording of the webinar entitled 'COVID-19 has impacted our children and young people’s mental health – what can we do to help?'. You will find both research and practical information regarding kids and helping them through this tough time.

COVID-19 has impacted our children and young people’s mental health – what can we do to help?COVID-19 has dominated the news headlines and fundamentally chan...

10/09/2021

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

One in eight Australians will consider su***de at some point in their lives. Each year, more than 65,000 Australians will attempt su***de, and over 3,000 will die by su***de.

World Su***de Prevention Day is a chance for us to shine light on su***de prevention, raise awareness of the impact of su***de in our communities, and share support for the people that need it.

Click the link below for more information about warning signs and what you can do if you or anyone you know is feeling suicidal.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/su***de-prevention

If you'd like to be placed on our waiting list, please ring us on (02) 9630 0559 or email us at psychologists.practice@gmail.com to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced psychologists.

If you or anyone you know needs immediate support, here are a few resources you can access:
- Lifeline on 131 114
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Parramatta Community Mental Health Team on 1800 011 511

If there’s ever an emergency, please call 000 or call your GP for advice.

01/09/2021

As the lockdown continues into its tenth week, you may be feeling physically exhausted, having difficulty prioritising tasks, or lack motivation and reduced interest in previously enjoyed activities. These are a few symptoms of ‘lockdown fatigue’ which can occur for a variety of reasons, including having to home school your children while trying to work from home, not seeing an end to the changes in your world as a result of COVID-19, and being cut-off from normal social interaction. But there are various ways we can deal with such feelings.

Click the link below for more information and strategies to manage lockdown fatigue.

https://www.psychology.org.au/getmedia/74e7a437-997c-4eea-a49c-30726ce94cf0/20APS-IS-COVID-19-Public-Lockdown-fatigue.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2aDVIdUrcA3i-ijZ22GEmMLZbgv6NUkLRpH_kCaevDprytu5aNipLrtnQ

Please ring us on (02) 9630 0559 or email us at psychologists.practice@gmail.com if you would like to be placed on our waiting list but as we always say, please be sure you are on other waiting lists too because it can be a very long wait. Other practices/services might have availabilities so call around.

If you or anyone you know needs support, here are a few resources you can access:
- Lifeline on 131 114
- Kidshelpline on 1800 55 1800
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636
- Parramatta Community Mental Health Team on 1800 011 511

If there’s ever an emergency please call 000 or call your GP for advice.

25/08/2021

This article from the Sydney Morning Herald talks about the increased number of children presenting with mental health issues. It’s important we understand how much kids are affected by mental health issues. Please ring us if you want to be placed on our waiting list but as we always say, please be sure you’re in other waiting lists too because it can be a very long wait. Other practices/services might have availabilities so call around.

If you or anyone you know needs support, call the Kidshelpline 1800 55 1800, Lifeline 131 114, or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636. If there’s ever an emergency please call 000 or call your GP for advice. The community mental health team in your area is also another resource: Parramatta Community Mental Health Team 1800 011 511.

A mental health emergency among Australian children is being inadequately addressed, say experts, as “shocking” numbers of children present with symptoms.

14/04/2021

Family, domestic and sexual violence is a major health and welfare issue. It affects people of all ages and from all backgrounds, but mainly women and children.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016 Personal Safety Survey estimated that 2.2 million adults have been victims of physical and/or sexual violence from a partner since the age of 15.

In 2017–2018, 26,500 children aged 0–9 were assisted by specialist homelessness services due to domestic violence.

Please contact the numbers provided below if you are needing assistance.

Always contact 000 in the case of an emergency.

01/04/2021