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Plain-language articles from the Breakfree clinicians on couples therapy, schema work, assessment, NDIS, and what it actually means to take care of your mental health.
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COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS — ALL IN ONE PLACE
Finding Answers Starts With the Right Assessment Sometimes life feels overwhelming, confusing, or like something just isn't quite clicking. Whether you're a parent concerned about your child's development, an adult seeki…
Similarities with Trauma informed care and parenting.
There’s actually a strong overlap between how we understand trauma and how we raise children well. Both areas draw heavily from fields like Developmental Psychology and Trauma-Informed Care, and they converge on a few co…
Why does my psychologist want me to do “homework”?
It is an all-too-common experience that we attend our first therapy session, and due to media representation and our own preconceived notions, we expect the session to just be a chance to talk and nothing else. Which can…
Behaviours of concern: What are they and how the NDIS understands them
When you hear the term “behaviours of concern”, it can sound clinical or even a little intimidating. But in the NDIS and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) world, this simply means any behaviour that puts a person or the p…
Learning And The Power To Transform: How Your Early Experiences Have Shaped You, But You Haven’t Finished Learning.
Human beings are wired to notice danger, react quickly, and stay alive. To understand the evolution behind this and how we are built to learn to protect ourselves from danger, we can take a look at our closest relatives,…
Parent Support in NDIS Therapy: Because Children Thrive When Parents Feel Supported
Parent Support in NDIS Therapy: Because Children Thrive When Parents Feel Supported Parenting has always come with challenges, but in today’s world, many families are carrying more than ever. Between busy schedules, risi…
Are coping strategies actually helpful? A guide to coping strategies.
Are coping strategies actually helpful? A guide to coping strategies. The short answer is yes, the long answer depends on what strategies you use and when you use them. What are coping strategies? Firstly, it is importan…
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