Support for Victims of Bullying

What is Bullying? Bullying is when people repeatedly and intentionally use words or actions against someone or a group of people to cause distress and risk to their well-being. Read more about what it is, what is considered bullying behaviour and how people are affected by it here- https://www.humanrights.gov.au/what-bullying-violence-harassment-and-bullying-fact-sheet   People who have been or are being… Continue reading Support for Victims of Bullying

Stress Management

What is Stress? Stress is the body’s response to perception. It may seem that it comes from outside — people or situations, but these are the triggers that cause the body’s reaction. Stress is the survival response – Fight, flight, or freeze response. It is designed to keep us safe in dangerous or life-threatening situations. This… Continue reading Stress Management

Low Self-Esteem

What Causes Low Self-Esteem and How to Improve It We are not born with low self-esteem Self-esteem and self-confidence are often used interchangeably. However, they are very different. Self-confidence is a measure of our belief in our abilities, whereas self-esteem relates to our sense of self and how we interact with the world. 24 Sept… Continue reading Low Self-Esteem

PHOBIAS

Phobias are irrational, uncontrollable, persistent, unrealistic, excessive fears and reactions to an object, person, animal, activity, or situation. Just the thought of the phobia can put a person into fight or flight. They will feel overwhelmed, avoid certain situations, or have a panic attack even though they are not in danger. Phobias are usually associated… Continue reading PHOBIAS

Stress Management

The causes of Stress and techniques to reduce it.           What is Stress? Stress is the body’s response to perception.  It may seem that it comes from outside – people or situations but these are the triggers that cause the body’s reaction. Stress is the survival response – Fight, flight, freeze response It is designed to… Continue reading Stress Management