Taking the first step towards improving your mental wellbeing is a courageous and important decision. Your first therapy session marks the beginning of a journey towards better emotional health and resilience. It’s natural to feel a mix of emotions, from...
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Your First Session with a Geelong Psychologist: How to Prepare and What to Expect
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Trauma and First Responders: Insights from a Geelong Psychologist
Read MoreFirst responders, including paramedics, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians, are the frontline heroes who manage emergencies and crises within our communities. Their roles are multifaceted, involving rapid response to incidents such as accidents, natural disasters, violent events and...
Understanding PTSD in First Responders: Symptoms and Support Systems
Read MorePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. For first responders in Geelong — such as paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians — PTSD is an occupational hazard...
How To Know If EMDR Is A Suitable Therapy Option For You
Read MoreEye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialised form of psychotherapy developed in the late 1980s by Dr Francine Shapiro. Initially designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories, EMDR has since been recognised as an effective treatment...
How To Know If EMDR Is A Suitable Therapy Option For You
Read MoreEye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialised form of psychotherapy developed in the late 1980s by Dr Francine Shapiro. Initially designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories, EMDR has since been recognised as an effective treatment...
