Apple Tree Psychology

21/11/2021

We’ve almost made it through another school year. For high schoolers most school assessments are close to being finished with a final flurry of activity. For parents you might be starting to anticipate the rush of end of year activities and preparation for Christmas. This is a timely reminder of how to stay calm in the chaos. 🎄

10/10/2021

It's World Mental Health Day! What are some of the ways that you have looked after your mental health this year?

24/09/2021

To feel is to be human … I love that❤️

✨✨✨Understanding our emotions and the emotions of others is the building block of every social and emotional skill needed to have healthy and fulfilling relationships and careers.

Ever since psychologist Daniel Goleman has brought the concept of emotional intelligence to the forefront in 1995 there have been decades of research indicating what a huge determinate emotional intelligence is on a person’s relationships and overall quality of life.

Read more about how to nurture these qualities in your child >> https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-to-raise-an-emotionally-intelligent-child-that-will-succeed-in-life/

09/09/2021

It's R U OK day. It's been a really hard year again this year and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant bad news. Checking on each other and lending a listening ear can lighten the load for all of us.

Whatever they're carrying, show them they don't have to carry it alone. Are they really OK? Ask them today.

Learn how to ask at www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

Thanks to the talented Jangandfox for helping us share this important message ahead of R U OK?Day on Thursday 💛

[Image description: Cartoon elephant is carrying a bag with the word "stress" on it, telling himself he is OK. His fox friend asks him if he is really OK and comforts him]

29/06/2021

As Queensland enters another 3 day lockdown, recharging our batteries (and keeping it together while dealing with bored children) is so important. Here’s some interesting suggestions from Kids Helpline. Stay safe everyone!

17/06/2021

An interesting video about the differences in Autism between boys and girls. In my experience, Girls with ASD are often diagnosed much later and the diagnostic process can be a lot harder, which can be incredibly stressful for the whole family. There are also many challenges faced by girls with ASD that we don't see in boys with ASD and can be misunderstood and mislabelled.

I'm Kati Morton, a licensed therapist making Mental Health videos! BOOKAre u ok? A Guide To Caring Your Mental Healthhttp://...

28/05/2021

As our high schoolers are entering their assessment weeks, I’ve been thinking and talking a lot about Executive functions. Did you know that when we talk about Executive Functions we are actually talking about a range of skills which we all require on a daily basis to be organised and effective learners? We all have strengths and weaknesses in these areas, I know which ones don’t come naturally to me, do you? What strategies do you use to compensate? Have a great weekend!

Ten executive functioning skills learners need!

01/04/2021

Wishing everyone a safe Easter, Apple Tree Psychology is now closed until the 13th of April.