Counselling Conversations

Let’s talk about life changes and how to deal with them. Life changes are not easy and can be difficult and an overwhelming experience for many people. Self care, seeking support and speaking to a professional are a few pointers that may provide relief. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Happy new year! First episode of 2024. How do we deal with rejection? What can we do about it? What should we avoid doing? Let’s talk about it. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

What is the term rejection all about and what are some examples of it? Rejection is a form of dismissal, refusal, pushing out or pushing away of something. It can leave us feeling sad, hopeless and hurt at times. Let’s talk about it! —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Let’s talk about what actually happens in a therapy session! What it looks like, what it feels like, and what it is all about. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

How can we deal with the victim mindset and break free? Identify objectively what has happened. Identify your feelings. Make a choice. Take action. Choose victory over victimhood. Here are the helplines mentioned in the episode - LIFELINE 131 114, Here For You 1800 437 348, Beyond Blue 1300 224 636. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Feeling like a victim is something that we have all experienced. It’s that feeling of being defeated. It is rooted in distress, trauma and pain most of the time. Let’s talk about some of the signs of this and how it impacts our mental well-being. This episode is by no means a substitute for mental health treatment and if you are struggling as a result of being abused/harmed, please do seek the hel...

Welcome everyone to episode 32. Let’s talk about what attachment is and where attachment styles began. Why is your childhood attachment to your caregiver so important? Mary Ainsworth was a famous psychologist who came up with the initial three types of attachment. Secure, ambivalent-insecure and avoidant-insecure attachment. Later on, researchers Main and Solomon added a fourth attachment style ca...

Let’s chat about adverse childhood events and how it affects the brain. Shania K is a registered counsellor with special interests in childhood trauma and in this episode, she shares her view on the topic. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Happy first week of October to everyone! Let’s talk about childhood stages and those early years of life! What were the challenges? What has shaped our thinking and our beliefs as adults now? Erikson was a German psychoanalyst. Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development. Stage 1: Trust Versus Mistrust. Stage 2: Autonomy Versus Shame and Doubt. Stage 3: Initiative Versus Guilt. Stage 4: Industry...

Dealing with grief and loss might look like a juggling act - but there is hope for all - let’s find out in this episode! Griefline https://griefline.org.au and 1300 845 745 as well as Grief Australia (Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement): 1800 642 066

Grief is a natural response to loss. It can occur after a death of a loved one, a divorce, miscarriage, infertility, the loss of a beloved pet and many other major losses. You are not alone in your sadness. Let’s talk about the five stages of grief in this episode.

Guest speaker Holly G joins us today as we start a conversation about substance abuse and AOD; a global mental health issue. Alcohol and Drug Confidential Support Line in Australia: 1800 198 024 (Available 24/7). Australian Government Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 250 015. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

What is substance abuse and addiction? We know that addictions are not only limited to alcohol and drugs and many individuals struggle with addictions to eating food, gaming, gambling and sex. The nature of the problem and the part of the brain affected is similar across these addictions. We are focusing today on substance abuse and substance addiction. What are some of the key characteristics? Le...

Let’s have a conversation about disappointing things! Disappointment is something we all face as human beings. What can we do about it? —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Let’s chat about weak and rigid boundaries today. Weak boundaries might mean compromising your own needs for the demands of others. Rigid boundaries might look like walls up, everyone out. Have you noticed either of these things? What do we do with them? —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Let’s have a conversation about boundary invasions and boundary invaders! First, we can acknowledge the situation, figure out what our boundary is, find our confidence about it, then share it with a trusted person, communicate respectfully to the boundary invader and lastly, have a clear plan about what to do if the invasion were to happen again. If you are enjoying my podcast, please leave a star...

Let’s talk about what a boundary invasion IS. How do we know for sure if someone has trespassed into our space? How do we know if boundary crossing is happening? Let’s talk about some examples today ☺️ Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Why do we need to know about boundaries and how will it improve my mental well-being? What is a boundary? Let’s talk about it! ☺️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu/c/6575052?uid=3319450 —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

How do we deal with guilt? How can we manage it so we can keep our boundaries? Let’s discuss what we can do to overcome it. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

What is guilt? Where did it come from? How does it impact your life? Let’s figure out together why we humans experience guilt. Feelings wheel reference: https://www.gnyha.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/The-Feeling-Wheel-Positive-Psycology-Program.pdf —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

How do we discover what our own needs and wants are? Identifying and understanding your true needs and wants will improve your mental well-being and empower you on your journey. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Let’s talk about the trauma response or the “emergency mode” and ways we can cope and deal with trauma. Healing and recovery is possible for every human being. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andreawu —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

What is trauma all about? People often joke about being traumatized by trivial situations but in reality, trauma is not something that is amusing because it affects the brain and can cause life long harm. Let’s explore what it all means in this episode! —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Let’s explore the topic of saying no. Why is it hard to do? How do you say it without offending another person? —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️

Have you ever had a problem? Ever felt disappointment, grief or distress? Let’s talk about radical acceptance as a skill and how it can help us overcome distressing situations and heal. —— Please give the show a star rating ⭐️