by Rachel | Sep 19, 2018 | Communication, Family and Friends, Our approach, Relationships, Self-awareness
From friend of NBP, Erin Young. Do you use social media wisely? As a trainer and educator, the rich offering from the social ecology of my cyber friends and social networks is something I value greatly. Human experiences, curated as they may be, flow by like a river...
by Rachel | Sep 16, 2018 | Personal Change, Personality, Relationships, Self-awareness
By Lynne Rodgers (of North Brisbane Psychologists) “I always thought I was weird. Now I realise I’m just an introvert!” – Book Reviewer (goodreads.com) Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m an extrovert – I like to be out all weekend” or “She’s such an...
by Rachel | Sep 8, 2018 | Anxiety and Phobias, Emotions, Self-care, Sleep, Stress
Guest blog from Alice (14 year-old daughter of Dr Rachel) I have just finished “The Sleep Book” by Dr Guy Meadows, founder of The Sleep School. This excellent book gives the reader insight into the act of falling asleep from the author’s vast knowledge and experience...
by Rachel | Sep 6, 2018 | Communication, Relationships, Sex
Today I was invited on ABC Radio Brisbane to discuss the importance of quality couples time, especially for couples with children. Here are my “hot tips”: Try to spend at least 5 hours (6 is better) per week on average together as a couple. This does not...
by Rachel | Sep 4, 2018 | Family and Friends, Our approach, Parenting, Relationships
[Video 5 Minutes] A questions came through our site asking how to deal with “failure to launch” children. Some of our clients have adult children still living at home and struggle to deal with it. All parents want to see their offspring happy, healthy,...
by Rachel | Aug 31, 2018 | Anger Management, Conflict, Emotions, Our approach, Personal Change, Self-awareness, Stress
By Robin Fraser (of North Brisbane Psychologists) Emotional regulation truly is a psychological superpower! Growing up I found the X-Men Marvel characters very appealing. What teenager doesn’t know how it is to feel weird, judged or like an outsider? How awesome to...
by Rachel | Aug 26, 2018 | Communication, Compassion, Conflict, Emotions, Nonviolent communication, Our approach, Personal Change, Relationships, Self-awareness
When I try to give empathy to people I love, I don’t really know how to. I think I end up giving sympathy. Or I ask questions and give suggestions, and this can lead to conflict. How do I give empathy to my partner and my children without ending up in an...
by Rachel | Aug 15, 2018 | Anger Management, Communication, Compassion, Conflict, Emotions, Our approach, Personal Change, Relationships, Self-awareness
‘For years my partner has behaved in ways that damaged my trust. People talk about forgiveness, but I am still full of hurt and resentment. Since doing couples counselling, we are communicating better. But I haven’t forgiven him yet. How do I let go of the...
by Rachel | Aug 12, 2018 | Our approach
“What are some funny questions you have been asked in therapy or at social events?” In a closed Facebook group for Psychologists recently, a colleague of mine asked members to share funny or unusual questions they have been asked. Doing therapy can be very...
by Rachel | Jul 28, 2018 | Depression and Grief, Emotions, Self-awareness, Trauma
In case you missed it or aren’t on our Facebook page, I posted a video yesterday about my own trauma story (see below). Actually, just one piece of the story that came back to me after 20 years. I was inspired because many survivors of trauma who I meet are...
by Rachel | Jul 12, 2018 | Emotions, Personal Change, Self-awareness, Stress
“Help! I’m stressed and not coping”. The myth that stress is bad for us still abounds. I personally think toxic shame is much worse. But stress in its various forms, such as fear, worry, discomfort and anxiety, is part of life. So long as we are not...
by Rachel | Jul 9, 2018 | Depression and Grief, Emotions, Self-awareness
Today I was invited onto ABC Radio in Brisbane to discuss happiness and “Happiness Killers” with Ashwin Segkar. Here is the audio (12 minutes). It was lots of fun. Below are some main points I prepared for our interview. Money doesn’t buy happiness but poverty does...
by Rachel | Jun 28, 2018 | Communication, Emotions, Family and Friends, Nonviolent communication, Our approach, Relationships, Self-awareness
On Saturday 23/6/18, I ran a short but successful workshop at the Solstice Festival at Northey Street City Farm on Nonviolent Communication or NVC. I got lots of messages afterwards and I was reminded that lots of people have lots of interest in this topic. So, I...
by Rachel | Jun 21, 2018 | Career and Work, Communication, Compassion, Emotions, Family and Friends, Nonviolent communication, Our approach, Personal Change, Relationships, Self-awareness, Self-Confidence
If you have no plans this Saturday June 23, come down to Northey Street City Farm in Windsor to the Winter Solstice Festival and attend this free workshop with Dr Rachel Hannam from 2pm-3pm at the FairShare Tent to learn about nonviolent communication or NVC. Entry...
by Rachel | Jun 17, 2018 | Anxiety and Phobias, Career and Work, Motivation, Our approach, Personal Change, Self-awareness, Work
Many of us are guilty of procrastination. Have you ever sat down to (or even thought about) a complex, time-consuming task and ended up surfing Facebook or playing solitaire? Join a large club: More than 80% of uni students report procrastinating regularly, and most...
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