One of the major causes of post-traumatic stress disorder in women and children in Australia is domestic violence (DV). DV affects women and children at all levels of society in Australia, although the incidence is higher in low socio-economic groups and among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. There are a number of reasons for […]
Read moreIt is estimated that about 4% of adults have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and if you are one of them, you may feel like you are constantly struggling to keep up with the demands of life. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and unable to focus on tasks, procrastinating more than you’d like, or […]
Read moreTraumatic stress: effects on the brain Emotional Trauma changes the brain in several ways. It can change neural pathways, release of neurotransmitters and also cause physiological changes in parts of the brain. We learn more about this going forward. But let’s first begin with understanding what emotional trauma is. What is trauma? To understand what […]
Read moreAdult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) If you are an adult and suspect you ADHD, you’ll want to know the symptoms, impacts, and treatment options for this disorder. The most important thing to remember is that this condition affects every aspect of your life. Even if you don’t think you have ADHD, you may have an ADHD […]
Read moreCogmed Working Memory Training Working memory is the capacity of the brain to store and manipulate information for a short period of time. We regularly use Working memory in daily learning tasks as well as listening, interpreting and commands. Research shows that working memory improvement leads to improvement in learning capability, speed of executing commands […]
Read moreCOVID-19 is impacting everyone’s life At Potentialz we share your concerns about the pandemic. To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients and our staff we were delivering all our services over telehealth channels (phone / video) from end of March to mid of May 2020. However, with the easing of restrictions in […]
Read moreHow to manage anger Anger management: 8 useful tips that are sure to help Uncontrolled anger affects every part of our life, health, relationships, career and emotional well being. We provide here 8 simple anger management tips — deep breathing to mentally repeating what you are about to say — that will help you manage […]
Read moreHow to help a child with separation anxiety at school Mum’s are all familiar with our children holding tightly to us on the first day at school or childcare and saying “Mum, don’t go!!” Pleadingly, they will cling to our legs and tears will fill their eyes, melting our hearts. For parents and the child, […]
Read moreSimple Steps to Improve Communication in Your Relationships Relationships depend on mutual trust and faith. The participants in relationships are individuals with their own personality and character, that has been molded over time in their family, school, career and neighbourhoods. Besides they have their own strengths and weaknesses. Some could be more effective communicators than […]
Read moreWhile new technologies are great when it comes to keeping in touch with family and friends and staying abreast of any changes in the lives of your loved ones, there’s a hidden cost. Unfortunately, the myriad ways we communicate with each other have opened up avenues that are subject to abuse. Technology can be used […]
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