paediatricOTperth Archives - New Directions Australia - Psychology Services Clinic / Practice

What is Self-Compassion and How Can it Improve Our Mental-Wellbeing? By Susan George

We all have experiences in life that are difficult, painful, or challenging. Our internal voice can be harsh, judging us for our perceived shortcomings and mistakes. Instead of getting caught up in self-criticism or negative thinking patterns, self-compassion encourages us to approach ourselves with kindness and explore constructive ways to address our challenges. As Dr Kristin Neff (Educational Psychologist) states,...

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Discover How Mindfulness Skills Can Transform Your Sleep Quality By Susan George

Are you struggling with falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you find that your mind is constantly racing, making it nearly impossible to get a good night's rest? You are not alone. Research shows that inadequate sleep is a common issue for four out of every ten Australians. Sleep is incredibly important for our physical and mental health. Yet, sometimes...

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Masking in Autism and its Consequences By Jess & James

What is masking? Masking is the effort that is put in by people with autism to appear neurotypical – to “fit in”. While masking is very apparent in autism, it is important to note that many other neurodiverse conditions e.g. ADHD etc involve masking too. Some examples of masking include: Forcing or faking eye contact during conversations Imitating smiles and...

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Motivation and Meaning by Elana Vivian (Paediatric OT)

When I was first considering occupational therapy as a career, I wasn’t entirely sure what exactly an occupational therapist was or did. My career mentor had suggested it and the respect I had for her meant that I considered it seriously. But what exactly was an occupational therapist and what would I be doing if I ended up there?...

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