The following range of links provide support for the issues we face from time to time in our life.
Assertive Communication Assertiveness is the ability to express yourself and your rights without violating the rights of others. It is the capacity to express what you think and believe, and how you feel, in a direct, honest and appropriate way that states your needs and keeps the lines of communication open.
Relaxation Techniques Relaxation techniques can assist to decrease anxiety and anger. This is a good resource site, with practical information.
Preventing Stress Stress is a heightened state of arousal or readiness to deal with a changed situation. It is an interaction between the person and the environment, as we cope with the physical and emotional effects of those changes in us, and the positive or negative feelings resulting from the situation we perceive as stressful.
Youth Help A variety of articles and resources to assist youth in terms of physical and emotional health. While the site is aimed at 18-25, much of the information is relevant to us all.
Shyness and Anxiety Provides information about: social anxiety, the treatment options, psychologists around Australia who treat social anxiety, group therapy & workshops, support groups, articles, resources and links to other sites.
Anxiety Treatment Australia Anxiety Treatment Australia provides information about anxiety disorders, the treatment options, psychologists around Australia who treat anxiety disorders, group therapy & workshops, support groups, articles, resources and links to other sites.
Panic and Anxiety This site provides an extensive range of information to support panic and anxiety disorders.
Trauma. Understanding what it is and the impact.
DepressionServices.org.au provides a comprehensive online resource for Australians living with depression and our families and friends to come for information, help & support. [20090622]
BeyondBlue.org Provides extensive information about depression and support.
Youth Depression Depression and anxiety information specifically aimed a youth.
Grief and Loss It takes time to adjust when you loose someone or something important to you. During this time you will need to grieve, care for yourself, and also continue studying. Learn more about how to care for yourself and keep studying while grieving.
Death, Sudden and Suicide – Lifeline website contains a substantial links to a range of resources [090430].
Helpguide.org - USA website providing valuable information about depression, ADHD, mental health, diet, relationships, eating disorders and healthy living. [080708]
Over coming procrastination Are we doing ourselves and favours by procrastination?
Separation – the Child Support Agency (Australian Government) offer a wide range of publications and guides online – including: ‘Me and my kids – parenting from a distance’;'Me and my changing family’; ‘Me and my money – practical money ideas’; What about me? – taking care of yourself’. [080708]
Step Families The main aim of this site is to provide information and support to all step families. To create a Stepfamily Community. [090209]
Women’s Health Information – providing women in-depth, objective, physician-approved information on a broad range of women’s health issues (USA site) [080726]
Anger and Domestic Violence – no one deserves to be abused!
DVconnect Phone service for women and men in Queensland were domestic (abuse) violence is an issue
Domestic Violence Specialised counselling and resource links
When Love Hurts Specific resources for abusive relationships
Me, Angry - A women’s resource
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