Alcohol and drug addiction is an increasingly common issue for many Australians and can lead to any number of mental wellness issues, social problems, and poor health outcomes. Many people can overcome mild drug issues with help from friends and family, support groups and removing themselves from situations that trigger their substance usage. However, many [...]
The course to true love never did run smooth. At Life Resolutions, we know how tough relationships can sometimes be. No matter how much you love your partner, there are bound to be times of conflict and strife. Differences in personality, values and expectations can cause issues for you and mean you struggle to resolve [...]
Anxiety is a common issue affecting children today.The Australian Government reported that in 2015, almost 7% of Australians aged 4-17 experienced an anxiety disorder.Anxiety can be tough to manage alone, so seek professional support if you are worried about your child. Understanding the Symptoms of Anxiety Anxiety presents differently in children than it does in [...]
Body image issues are a common problem for people today, especially amongst youth. Although everyone is likely to at some point worry about their appearance and wish they looked different, body image issues can balloon into serious dysfunction for some. At Life Resolutions, we understand that body image issues really can be severe provide for [...]
Could you be Dealing with a Binge Eating Disorder? When people think of eating disorders, they generally think of conditions like anorexia and bulimia, but binge eating disorder is another condition that can result in negative health outcomes, both mentally and physically. Lots of people choose to cope with a difficult day by comfort eating, [...]
It is normal to sometimes feel sad, unmotivated, and just plain depressed. However, for some, these feelings do not go away, and instead make life a daily struggle. When such emotions occur for an extended period of time, these feelings can be defined as the mental illness calleddepression. Living with depression can be debilitating and [...]
Stress is an unpleasant but an avoidable fact of life, and something we all need to learn to manage in order to be our best selves. There are many different methods that you might like to try to reduce stress, but sometimes, stress can be too overwhelming to manage alone. At Life Resolutions, our psychologists [...]
Imposter syndrome is characterised by the feeling that one is an ‘imposter’ in their own life. This means that you might feel like you are not ‘good enough’ for your partner, career or even friends. It’s a surprisingly common feeling many people in all walks of life deal with. What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter Syndrome [...]
Working from home with Mary Magalotti COVID-19 has resulted in fundamental and sometimes challenging changes to the lives of people across Australia and around the world. Many people have moved to working from home, while the daily tasks of life continue. COVID-19 has also brought on several new challenges, including anxieties around health, decreasing employment [...]
Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs at the best of times, and particularly difficult during a pandemic. It is important to be kind to ourselves and seek out support if we need it. Tips on Coping with the Stress of Parenthood At Life Resolutions, we understand how challenging parenting can be, [...]
