I’m done with Domestic Violence!
We all need to speak up against Domestic and Family Violence Did you know that 1 woman a week dies from domestic violence in Australia! This statistic in itself is shocking. However the survivors of family and domestic violence can suffer long...
Dealing with Disaster
Some strategies to help you deal with disaster The tragedy of the Germanwings plane disaster is an incredibly sad experience for everyone who has any association with the innocent parties and also those who knew the clearly mentally ill co-pilot. As a psychologist I...
Father’s Day Tribute
I am honoured to share with you a brief tribute to my Dad in celebration of Father’s Day. I am fortunate to have had the company of my dear old Dad until his recent death at the ripe old age of 92. Good times with my Dad There are so many things that made him special...
R U OK day – what to say when you are NOT OK
The Australian R U OK campaign is a fantastic initiative which was unfortunately brought on by heartache. The Larkin family were devastated in 1995 when out of the blue they lost their Dad to suicide. Suicide has enormous implications and many unanswered questions for...
What to say if they R NOT OK
I think the ambition, thought and desired outcomes behind the R U OK campaign are wonderful. Did you know that the R U OK campaign was initiated in Australia. Sadly it came about as a result of Gavin Larkin’s Dad, Barry, who committed suicide in 1995. Gavin wanted to...
Reverse Steering Bike .. creating change
This could be the best 8 minutes you could ever spend – it shows you how you need to work at change. Change is difficult… If you have ever wondered why people sometimes understand the need for change and promise that they will change but then go back to their old ways...