Australian Psychotherapy Academy

26/10/2022

26/10/2022

Calling all counselling, social work, hypnotherapist’s and psychology graduates! Are you considering a specialised postgraduate degree? Take the first step towards becoming an Emotion Focused Therapy Specialist and gain practical skills to meet the complex and evolving needs of individuals and the community.

This course will teach you how to address dysregulating experiences through healing practices for Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Worry and Social Phobia etc.

Join Australia’s only postgraduate course specialising in Emotion Focused Therapy at Institute for Emotion Focused Therapy.

The only AGAPÈ Certified Post Graduate program.

https://ieft.cgspectrum.institute/

26/10/2022

Helping you grow your wellbeing practice's

30/09/2022

Mental Health Australia is conducting a survey of mental health professionals' mental health and wellbeing. Results will be released in October 2022, in recognition of World Mental Health Day, 10 October. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MhealthA2022

22/09/2022

07/09/2022

“My anxiety was bad last night, so I couldn’t sleep.”
“I couldn’t sleep, so I had another energy drink this morning.”
“I had too much caffeine today, so I slept even less than the night before.”
“I spent all night thinking of things that made me anxious because I couldn’t sleep.”
“My anxiety is getting worse.”

Caffeine is such an everyday part of our lives. Every restaurant serves soda to wash down their food. Energy drinks are at every convenience store. And I bet you know someone who you need to avoid before they’ve had their morning coffee.

Considering how common caffeine is, it’s hard to fathom that caffeine is actually a drug. Not just a drug, it’s the most popular drug in the world.

Some of the effects of caffeine include an increased heartbeat, increased alertness, and a short burst of energy. However, these effects stay in the system for up to twelve hours after consumption. This can lead to an inability to sleep. We all know that sleep is important. Without sleep, our entire body is affected. Over time, lack of sleep takes a toll on the heart, the immune system, and the brain.

Caffeine’s stimulant effect also triggers the “fight or flight” portion of the brain, keeping you at a slight unease. If one has anxiety, this stimulates as well. Setting off these alarms, along with lack of sleep, will eventually cause your anxiety to get worse.

But that doesn’t mean you need to cut it out altogether. As a matter of fact, don’t cut it out at once. Caffeine withdrawal has an especially adverse effect on the brain. If you feel the need to cut caffeine, cut it back slowly.

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07/09/2022

07/09/2022

Sometimes it helps to know that someone is listening and that you don’t have to face your problems alone. Lifeline South Coast exists so that no person has to face their darkest moments alone.

If you are experiencing a personal crisis or feel overwhelmed, their dedicated Telephone Crisis Support volunteers are here for you 24/7 call 13 11 14.

07/09/2022

03/09/2022

Why solitude is the ironic weapon needed to fight against loneliness.

03/09/2022

By walking on World Su***de Prevention Day, you might be remembering someone lost to su***de, or helping other Australians in need.
Join people like Archie, who will walk 9km in the memory of his brother, Sebastian.
Every dollar raised from Out of the Shadows Walk will help Lifeline continue to provide 24/7 support to all Australians in crisis.
Together we can ensure that no one has to face their darkest moments alone.

Register now: https://www.outoftheshadowswalk.org.au