Is couples counselling right for you? At Life Resolutions, we know that people seek support for a wide range of reasons. Although reaching out can be hard, the support of a professional couples counsellor can help you strengthen and improve your relationship. How Can Couples Counselling Help Your Relationship? You can learn new communication strategies [...]
Are you dealing with social anxiety? At Life Resolutions, we know that anxiety is tough, and it can seriously impact your daily life. Our Principal Psychologist, Mary Magalotti, is here with some simple tips and advice to help you manage each day. Tips and Tricks from Mary Magalotti Practice Breathing Exercises – When you experience [...]
Looking forward to your first session with a psychologist? Or nervous about what to expect? However you’re feeling, Life Resolutions Principal Psychologist Mary Magalotti is here with some important things to remember before you head in. #1 You’re Not Being Judged Some people worry that their psychologist will judge them, or that their problems somehow [...]
At Life Resolutions, we believe teamwork makes the dream work! Check out the story of our Founder and Director, Jodie Brenton, and our Principal Psychologist, Mary Magalotti. Jodie Brenton Life Resolutions Life Resolutions Founder and Director, Jodie Brenton, has spent her career working tirelessly to improve accessibility and affordability in mental health care. She’s committed [...]
In 2001, Jodie Brenton saw a desperate need in the psychology industry. She saw psychologists struggling with paperwork, unable to give their clients all the support they deserved. She saw them bogged down with bureaucracy, and she realised she could help. Enlisting the help of psychologist Mary Magalotti, they worked together to fulfill their dreams [...]
Depression looks different for everyone, and it can be tough to identify. However, there are some common signs and symptoms that can help you figure out whether depression is affecting you: Low Mood Depression is usually characterised by a low mood that lasts two weeks or more. Low mood can mean persistent feelings of sadness, [...]
While pregnancy is a beautiful and wonderous journey, it can also be a time of uncertainty, worry, and stress. Some parents may develop conditions such as perinatal depression or anxiety as a result of both changes to the body and life adjustments made during pregnancy. These changes can be difficult to handle, but professional psychological [...]
This year, more people than ever are working from home, some for the first time. That is why Jodie Brenton and the Life Resolutions team have compiled some advice for those who have found their kitchen table becoming their new home office. Jodie Brenton on Working From Home Schedule and Routine – Although it may [...]
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 [...]
