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Article: How do I stop myself finishing a bottle of wine?

Drinking happens often for many Australians during special occasions and in their everyday lives. Amber Rules had the pleasure of sharing...

Watch our free webinar "Keeping Calm: techniques for managing difficult feelings"

The last few weeks have been difficult for many people as we collectively deal with CoViD-19 and the implications for each of us. With...

Places now available for group psychotherapy

Group psychotherapy is a great way to understand yourself better, be supported and challenged in a safe environment, and learn more about...

Group Psychotherapy for Mental Health Clinicians

Are you a counsellor, social worker, psychologist or other mental health professional who would like to learn more about group therapy?...

How Practicing Gratitude Can Help with Addictions Recovery

What is "practicing gratitude", and how is it helpful for addictions recovery? In this blog, we discuss how gratitude can help us feel...

The Stress Response: Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn

Do you ever find yourself behaving in unusual ways when you're stressed or afraid? By understanding which stress response we are...

Mindfulness and Addictions

You might have heard the word 'mindfulness' in relation to mental health and addictions recovery...but what exactly is mindfulness, and...

Setting and Maintaining Boundaries

“Boundaries” is a word you might hear a lot in recovery from an addiction - but what exactly are healthy boundaries, and why are they so...

How to talk to teens about alcohol

Lots of teenagers will experiment with drinking alcohol before they are old enough. Here are some tips for talking to a young person...

Healthy Communication: What's Your Style?

Whether you have experiences of addiction or not, communication is a vital part of mental health and successful relationships. So what's...

How To Help Someone Who May Be Experiencing an Addiction

Are you concerned about someone who is using drugs, alcohol, gambling or another potentially addictive behaviour? In this blog, I discuss...

I've Never Seen an Addictions Counsellor Before...What Should I Expect?

If you've never seen an addictions counsellor before, here's what you can expect. Counselling definitely isn't what you see in the movies...

How to Get the Most Out of Seeing an Addictions Counsellor

1. Be as honest as you can about your addiction experiences When you begin seeing a counsellor, it's like any new relationship - it can...

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