One of the most common stories that we are told by parents on our initial meeting is that their child has meltdowns “over nothing”, that the family is “walking on eggshells” around their child and that they go “from zero to 100 at the drop of a hat”. Indeed, this is a very common presentation for young children and teenagers alike. Many parents ask for us to work with the child
Whether it be starting primary school or going into high school, the transition to school can be emotionally demanding for children. Some of the challenges faced by children include having a new role, adapting to a new environment, making new friends and meeting new teachers. The difficulties that these children face may lead to significant effects on their educational
There are 24 hours in a day. Yet some children (and even adults!) struggle with managing their time effectively. For example, they might always be late for school in the morning, or procrastinate before starting their class assignment. Why do some kids have more difficulty than others when it comes to organising their time?
It’s actually because of the physical makeup of our brains. The
A couple of our psychologists at ACPC have recently attended the FULL SOS Basic Training program in Melbourne this week! This means that they are now fully accredited to run the SOS program. For families interested, here is a summary of what this program entails:
The SOS Approach is a transdisciplinary program that was developed and ref
Anxiety has lots of meanings! The most common one is “worry” but it could also mean fear, nervousness, shyness, cautiousness or distress.
Contrary to what most people believe, Anxiety is a normal emotion; everyone has it and it is not always bad. It could help us to keep safe and survive. For example, imagine that you are about to cross the road and you see a car coming fast, heading
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