Ep. 19. Self Compassion: The key to resilience and motivation

In Episode 6, we discuss eating problems. What are eating-related problems, and what are the sign to look out for? What supports are available, and when is psychology or medical intervention helpful? Join clinical psychologists Dr Veena Sothieson and Dr Aspasia Karageorge from Sydney City Psychology for a concise overview of eating and when eating behaviours may become a problem.Recorded in August 2022 in Australia, between Dr Veena Sothieson and Dr Aspasia Karageorge.------------------------------If you would like to book a session with a psychologist, either online or face-to-face, get in touch with Sydney City Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au or see our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au If you need urgent support, 24hr free crisis support is available in Australia at Lifeline, phone 13 11 14. If you are in another country, search for your local crisis support services online or call your local emergency services if needed.

31 Aug 202212min

An episode for all the men out there, focussing on men’s mental health and wellbeing. This episode is Part 2 of a conversation between Dr Zac Seidler, a leading men’s mental health expert and Director of Mental Health Training at Movember, and clinical psychologist, Dr Aspasia Karageorge. In this part of the conversation, Zac and Aspasia talk about men and emotions, parenting, masculinity and what it means with regard to mental health, and Zac shares some free online resources. Just like Part 1, it’s a wide-ranging chat filled with practical tips, and it is free to listen to on our website. Take a moment today to consider the men in your life, and to learn some ways to support them, notice signs of difficulty, and how to reach out to them to check in on their wellbeing. And don’t forget that Part 1 is also available for free (look for Episode 4 of 10 Minute Mood). Recorded in December 2021 in Australia, between Dr Zac Seidler and Dr Aspasia Karageorge. ------------------------------ If you would like to book a session with a psychologist, either online or face-to-face, get in touch with Sydney City Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au or see our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au If you need urgent support, 24hr free crisis support is available in Australia at Lifeline, phone 13 11 14. If you are in another country, search for your local crisis support services online or call your local emergency services if needed.

29 Dec 20219min

Episode 4 is all about men’s mental health. Dr Zac Seidler is a leading men’s mental health expert and Director of Mental Health Training at Movember, as well as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with Orygen at The University of Melbourne. He spoke to Dr Aspasia Karageorge about the importance of focussing on men’s mental health, ways to talk with men about their wellbeing, men and emotions, tips for seeking and maintaining support systems, and how this moment is so crucial for men and anyone who has a male friend or loved one. It’s a wide-ranging chat filled with practical tips. Take a moment today to consider the men in your life, and to learn some ways to support them, notice signs of difficulty, and how to reach out to them to check in on their wellbeing. Note: this episode is 20 minutes long, despite the name ’10 Minute Mood’, because it was just too good to cut down. It will be followed by a Part 2. For more resources regarding men’s mental health, check out the following: au.movember.com zacseidler.com Recorded in December 2021 in Australia, between Dr Zac Seidler and Dr Aspasia Karageorge. ------------------------------ If you would like to book a session with a psychologist, either online or face-to-face, get in touch with Sydney City Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au or see our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au If you need urgent support, 24hr free crisis support is available in Australia at Lifeline, phone 13 11 14. If you are in another country, search for your local crisis support services online or call your local emergency services if needed.

20 Dec 202120min

In this episode, clinical psychologist Natalie Glaser talks to Dr Russ Harris about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). What is it? How can it help? And how does it fit in with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)? Russ is the author of the international bestselling book, The Happiness Trap, as well as the 8-week online course of the same name. If you’d like to speak with a psychologist about how ACT might benefit you or a loved one, contact us at Sydney CIty Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au Recorded in October 2021 in Australia, between Natalie Glaser and Dr Russ Harris. ------------------------------ If you would like to book a session with a psychologist, either online or face-to-face, get in touch with Sydney City Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au or see our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au If you need urgent support, 24hr free crisis support is available in Australia at Lifeline, phone 13 11 14. If you are in another country, search for your local crisis support services online or call your local emergency services if needed.

5 Okt 202110min

Join us for this episode called ‘resilience’. Our psychologist, Dr Aspasia Karageorge, provides a brief overview of resilience as a psychological concept, followed by a 6 minute guided exercise to connect into your own resilience. We are living in challenging and changing times, so take 10 minutes out of your day to focus on the part of you which can be strong and grounded in the face of challenge, but remain flexible enough to withstand the many changes happening every day. Recorded in September 2021 in Sydney, Australia by Dr Aspasia Karageorge. ------------------------------ If you would like to book a session with a psychologist, either online or face-to-face, get in touch with Sydney City Psychology today: info@sydneycitypsychology.com.au or see our website: www.sydneycitypsychology.com.au If you need urgent support, 24hr free crisis support is available in Australia at Lifeline, phone 13 11 14. If you are in another country, search for your local crisis support services online or call your local emergency services if needed.

31 Aug 202111min