Brain Matters - Psychology Assessments

25/12/2022

Holiday season can be very hard for many. This is a line for dads in distress, which provides a wide range of support also during public holidays 1300 853 437.

01/10/2022

Embrace the differences, because nature knows what's needed to survive and flourish. NEURODIVERSITY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB2jo6168BI

12/08/2022

Brain injury is no fun. With appropriate assessment, recommendations, treatment and support, however, we can achieve so much. We do at times see people who reflect on positive changes post brain injury including reflections like, “I like my self better now… I’m a good guy now… I am kinder now.” It’s amazing what brain recovery can do. We just need to keep developing regardless what life serves us. 🧠💙

08/07/2022

The first step to change from unproductive way of thinking is to RECOGNISE what it is we are doing to ourselves. Without insight - we cannot change. Recognise. Then, remove judgment.

24/06/2022

There are times our thoughts feel heavy, and that can be normal. However, if they remain heavy for two or more weeks, it would be recommended to seek professional help. A visit to an informed GP could be the best first step. The GP might offer medication, make referral to a psychiatrist and/or a referral to a psychologist using a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). A psychologist will likely make a formulation and provide you with an evidence based treatment such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). CBT and ACT can do some heavy “lifting”. It’s okay to seek professional help.

19/06/2022

Human brain has the ability to adapt - it’s called neuroplasticity - capacity of neurons and neural connections to change their connections and behaviour in response to new information, sensory stimulation, development, damage or dysfunction.

Whilst the damaged brain areas remain damaged, the adjacent areas can take over their typical function and find “sunlight” just like this fig tree from Italy. Sometimes this happens naturally like with this tree, yet other times we might require a Neuropsychology Assessment to figure out how the brain is working and what functions need more stimulation.

04/12/2021

Today our team celebrated the end of a wonderful and busy year at our practice. It is so great to be part of such a talented and diverse team.

07/11/2021

Such a loss for our neuropsychology profession. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/01/science/muriel-lezak-dead.html?fbclid=IwAR2HhYm_liILGnxjhr9TaZ36kWzy4J9mHhnDkEgAjyZnru1P7WzHKFLAOzc

A neuropsychologist, she wrote a textbook that became an essential guide to describing and evaluating brain damage and dysfunction.

07/11/2021

Dyslexia is a reading disorder, currently know as a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in reading.

Two main myths suggest that people with dyslexia have impaired intelligence (not true) and have poor chance for a successful and fulfilling career (not true either).

Early diagnosis is crucial for a child to receive a timely treatment and as a consequence prevent development of secondary symptoms noted in the diagram below.

Brain Matters psychology provides assessments of dyslexia and other SLDs.

08/10/2021

ADHD pervasively affects a person impacting on their functioning at home, school, work and their relationships in general. It is much more than just fidgeting and not paying attention. Brain Matters provides assessments of ADHD for children ans adults.

01/10/2021

2021 Mental Health Month Calendars are now available for download from the Australian Psychological Society (APS). These printable calendars provide daily ideas about what to do to look after your mental health over the month of October. Click on the link below to access the calendars.

These printable calendars provide daily ideas about what to do to look after your mental health over the month of October.

25/09/2021

“All growth starts at the end of your comfort zone.” Tony Robbins.

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