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Welcome to The Inner Collective Blog, your go-to space for mental health resources written by experienced Melbourne clinical psychologists. Our articles cover a range of topics, from managing overwhelming and anxiety to building resilience and emotional wellbeing. Backed by evidence-based strategies, our goal is to provide practical insights to support you in everyday life. Explore our latest posts and discover tools to help you thrive.
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Understanding Intergenerational Trauma
Trauma doesn’t always start with us. For many, the emotional pain, stress, and behavioral challenges they experience as adults may be deeply
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Transform Your Relationship with Gottman's Couples Therapy in Melbourne
Relationships can be the cornerstone of a happy and fulfilling life, but they also come with their challenges. Couples often face issues...
Oct 13, 20243 min read
Unlocking Effective Communication Tips
Mastering communication tips is crucial. Explore signs of struggle and embrace assertiveness for success.
Jan 24, 20242 min read
Finding a Neuroaffirming Psychologist: A guide to compassionate mental health support
Explore what neuroaffirmation means, why it matters, and how you can go about finding a psychologist who practices this
Nov 14, 20232 min read
What Is Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive-behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely recognised and evidence-based form of psychotherapy that helps individuals address a...
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Understanding Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and its benefits
Dialectical behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a powerful and evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals struggling with...
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Understanding EMDR therapy and its benefits
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a specialized and evidence-based psychotherapy approach designed to help...
Nov 9, 20232 min read
What is ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and its benefits?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern and evidence-based approach to psychotherapy that combines elements of...
Nov 9, 20232 min read
4 Ways To Beat The Winter Blues and Depression
There are ways to prevent the "Winter Blues" from taking hold of your life and dominating your mood for the next three months.
May 26, 20233 min read
The Downside of Toxic Positivity
We explore what is toxic positivity, how it harmful, and what you can do to combat toxic positivity.
May 4, 20233 min read
The Mental Health Benefits of Having Fun
Life can be anything but easy; it’s full of stress, anxiety, and heartache.But having fun is just as important for our mental health as...
Apr 20, 20232 min read
5 signs that your work environment is toxic
We all want to feel comfortable and happy at our jobs. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, we find ourselves in a toxic work...
Feb 3, 20233 min read
5 steps to create values-driven goals for the new year
Learn how to create and stick to values driven goals and stick to achieve your dreams.
Jan 11, 20234 min read
Protecting Your Mental Health This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and celebrating. However, for many people, the holidays can be a trigger for anxiety
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Setting Personal Boundaries - How to Tell People "No"
We've all been there - someone asks us to do something we really don't want to do, whether it's a co-worker who needs help on a project...
Dec 8, 20223 min read
3 surprising reasons to practice mindfulness this month
It’s Mindfulness Month! A whole month of introducing you to this powerful psychological approach derived from Eastern philosophy....
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Sick of comfort eating? Try mindful eating.
I often hear my patients talk about the distress of comfort eating. They talk about how they feel trapped in a cycle of over-eating,...
Dec 15, 20213 min read
Using mindfulness for painful emotions
Most of us are really bad at accepting and tolerating painful emotions. Whether that’s variations of sadness, disappointment, or anger....
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Your breath holds the key
Learn why practicing mindful breathing can be beneficial for your mental and physical health.
Dec 15, 20212 min read
It's mindfulness month!
It’s all about mindfulness this month! If you haven’t heard about it, you’re missing out! I think of mindfulness as a life philosophy and...
Dec 15, 20214 min read
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