Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) What is EMDR? Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is a key intervention in treating trauma and… Read More »Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR)
What is it? Mindfulness is the practice of staying aware and in sync with yourself and your surroundings. Through meditation, we learn how to become… Read More »The Benefits of Mindful Meditation for Adults
A guide to how carers, professionals and the general public can determine and understand what is normative (age-appropriate) sexual behaviour in children and sexual behaviours that are concerning.
Alana Roy provides psychological support to Deaf and Deafblind community including those who have Usher Syndrome, and their families.
Although it may seem a big ask of you, helping children understand suicide will empower them for their future.
Research into the effects of sleep-deprivation have found that missing out on adequate sleep can have significant negative effects. These include increased negative emotions and reduced capacity to recognize threatening stimuli from non-threatening stimuli. It is often thought that the basis of various anxiety disorders is due to a failure in recognizing threats. We may see little threats, such as running late for a meeting, as a much bigger issue that triggers anxieties.
Transpersonal Psychology is a particular field of Psychology that is interested in the nature of spiritual connections to a higher power. Transpersonal Psychology often supports… Read More »Spiritual Emergency or Psychosis?
In the modern world, we are increasingly told to ‘love yourself.’ But often, this is something easier said than done. Developing a sense of self-worth… Read More »Do you have self-worth?
Alana Roy from the Signs of Life does not endorse the use of psychedelics or drugs. Furthermore, in Australia, these treatments are currently illegal. However,… Read More »Research into Controversial Therapy & Treatments
Setting boundaries and managing expectations are critical in order to avoid disappointment and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships. This is important in all aspects of… Read More »Setting Boundaries and Managing Expectations