Jane Morgan Clinical Psychology

02/10/2022

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you know someone who has experienced the devastation of loss, there are ways to help them that are better than others. One way is to let them know about our many Walks to Remember held across Australia this October: www.sands.org.au/Event/walk-to-remember-across-australia

You might not be able to "fix" their grief, but there are certainly other ways you can help:

1) By offering to be there
2) By listening and accepting strong emotions
3) By being patient and allowing silences
4) By showing that you care
5) By offering practical support
6) By not saying “I know” or “I understand” unless you really do
7) By avoiding platitudes – “It’s God’s will”, etc.
8) By not taking anger personally
9) By encouraging people to make their own decisions, and helping them to find information
10) By taking care of yourself – knowing your limits

13/08/2022

After decades of trying to "feel normal", comedian Hannah Gadsby is embracing her biology — and audiences love her for it.

11/08/2022

Today, on Red Nose Day, we honour and remember all the little ones gone too soon but who are held so carefully in your hearts.

We are aiming to raise $800,000 to help us fund research and support bereaved families. If you would like to support us in achieving this goal visit: www.rednose.org.au

We know getting silly for a serious cause can very hard for some of you. Remember, if you need us, our 24/7 Support Line can be reached on 1300 308 307

08/08/2022

24/06/2022

Increasingly, ADHD coaches are being used. But who are they and what do they do?

15/01/2022

During ADHD Awareness Month, we asked ADDitude readers to share with us the (sometimes uncomfortable) truths about attention deficit disorder that they most wish the neurotypical world would understand and respect. Nearly 450 readers responded; here are some of the most poignant from adults with ADH...

12/01/2022

Assisted and donor conception are incredibly common and while some parents prefer not to disclose a child’s origins with them, this article highlights the importance of doing so

It can be a struggle for a variety of reasons. But silence on the matter can come at a cost in feelings of anger, betrayal and shame.

09/01/2022

The textbook signs of ADD — inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity — fail to reflect several of its most powerful characteristics; the ones that shape your perceptions, emotions, and motivation. Here, Dr. William Dodson explains how to recognize and manage ADHD’s true defining features of...

03/01/2022

Kids are more likely to succeed in life if parents help them cultivate emotional intelligence starting at a young age, neuroscientist William Stixrud says.

03/01/2022

The first sign of a controlling relationship can be hard for teenagers to identify, but there are some behaviours to watch out for.