Resilience Radio

Join clinical psychologist Adam Wright in conversation with Leigh Hatcher as they delve into the rise in ADHD diagnoses. Adam, an expert in neurodiversity, unravels the complexities of this trend, its impacts and possible causes, and much more. The post Clinical Psychologist Adam Wright – Unmasking ADHD: Exploring the Surge in Diagnoses Post-COVID appeared first on The Resilience Centre .

We all need a certain amount of stress, but what happens when we are over-stressed? The consequences can be significant. So, how do we manage our stress? Clinical Psychologist Joe Alberts chats with Leigh Hatcher about this important issue. The post Clinical Psychologist Joe Alberts – Stress: When Is It Too Much? appeared first on The Resilience Centre .

Lyn Worsley, clinical psychologist and director of The Resilience Centre chats with Leigh Hatcher about how building resilience can also build connection. The post Clinical Psychologist Lyn Worsley – Why are we still feeling disconnected? The continuing impact of the COVID pandemic. appeared first on The Resilience Centre .

As a teenager, what was that one thing you needed from the adults in your life? This podcast is about finding that one thing and giving this gift to your child. Psychologist Michelle Wotton discusses with broadcaster, Leigh Hatcher, what works when communicating with adolescents. The post Communicating with Teens: Episode #2 – What Works appeared first on The Resilience Centre .

Has communication with teens changed over the years? Can we communicate better? As a parent our connection with our child can often fracture  as they move into the teen years. Psychologist Michelle Wotton addresses these questions from broadcaster Leigh Hatcher. Learn how we can strengthen our connection with our adolescents through love and listening. The post Communicating with Teens: Episode #1...

Family Clinic Specialists Practitioners Davide Di Pietro and Dianna Costa discuss the factors we need to think about and be aware of, when helping a child navigate a relationship with an abusive parent. Learn about the “drama triangle” and the importance of focusing on strengths and hope. The post Family Violence: Episode #2 – Helping a child navigate a relationship with an abusi...

This podcast is a must listen for families – parents and grandparents, whose lives are affected by family violence, as well as carers and educators of children. The Resilience Centre Family Clinic Director, Davide Di Pietro and psychologist, Dianna Costa talk to broadcaster Leigh Hatcher about the range of impacts of family violence on children … Continued The post Family Violence: Epi...

Lyn Worsley, clinical psychologist and Director of The Resilience Centre talks about the space between the pandemic and post pandemic period. A time of transition …… but do we know what we are transitioning to? She discusses with broadcaster Leigh Hatcher how this is a time for reflection, with opportunities for change for the better. … Continued The post The Space Between: The P...

Clinical psychologists Lyn Worsley and Joe Alberts speak about the importance of focusing “on the hope in the now’ and reaching out to be with the person without any preconceived ideas or questions. “One size fits one”. They share with broadcaster Leigh Hatcher, many useful insights and stories for someone who is in this position, … Continued The post Talking About Su...

Listen to some fascinating insights from psychologists, Sarah Piper and Ruth Fordyce, in conversation with broadcaster, Leigh Hatcher about what “I’m fine” may really mean. They also offer practical things to do with a young person, who you suspect may be struggling. The post Talking About Suicide: Episode 3 – When someone says “I’m fine” but you’re...

What do you say when a person says they are not OK? Clinical psychologist Lyn Worsley and Meg Webster discuss with broadcaster Leigh Hatcher things to be mindful of as you start the conversation and the types of follow up questions you can ask. Don’t forget to download the pdf of these questions after listening to … Continued The post Talking About Suicide: Episode 2 – When someo...

In this series of podcasts about suicide, our experienced psychologists from The Resilience Centre guide you through approaching the difficult, but vital, conversation about suicide with your kids. Learn practical advice and hear compassionate approaches to fostering open communication with your children around this complex topic. This is essential listening for all parents. The post Talking About...

In this podcast Lyn Worsley, The Resilience Centre Director speaks with broadcaster, Leigh Hatcher about how we rebuild our lives as we move into the recovery stage of the Corona Virus pandemic. Do we have the courage to move out of our bubbles with new values and a collective conscience? The post Corona Virus – A Resilient Response: Episode 5- Exhausted but starting again appeared first on...

In this podcast Lyn Worsley talks with Leigh Hatcher about making our way back. While there have been many positive stories of how we have adapted to to life in the lock down, there are some who have not coped well with the enforced isolation. As we think through how to recover and our collective … Continued The post Corona Virus – A Resilient Response: Episode 4 – Reaching out a...

The Covid era has come with struggles for all families but particularly blended and separated families. But it has also brought some unexpected opportunities, says Davide Di Pietro from The Resilience Centre’s Family Clinic. While each family is managing the situation on a case by case basis, the level of parental cooperation is key to … Continued The post Corona Virus: A Resilient Res...

While we appear to be flattening the curve in Australia, we will still experience grief and sadness around the loss of life as it used to be. Rather than talking about when we will be back to normal. we should plan for the future and be ready when the new world begins. In this third episode … Continued The post Corona Virus – A Resilient Response: Episode 3 – Systems to see you t...

Australians have experienced many challenges over the past six months and now the world is experiencing the big challenge of a pandemic. Clinical psychologist Lyn Worsley, talks to Leigh Hatcher about the characteristics of resilient people in these times and the opportunities they provide to connect with people. It might sound counter-intuitive to connect in … Continued The post Fires, Floo...

Photo by Fusion Medical Animation on Unsplash Practical Strategies! In this second episode of this series of podcasts, Lyn Worsley discusses with Leigh Hatcher the psychological responses we have to losing the life we know, during the current pandemic restrictions – the new regime of working from home, home schooling and social distancing. More especially, what practical things … Conti...

In this latest podcast from The Resilience Centre, Director and clinical psychologist Lyn Worsley and broadcaster Leigh Hatcher, discuss the existential questions of life. How as Australians do we interpret the recent and current events around us? Does it depend on our approach to the questions of life? And what opportunities flow from this? The post Corona: Questions about Life? appeared first on...

This is a compelling and confronting conversation, overlaid with hope. Director of The Resilience Centre & clinical psychologist Lyn Worsley speaks to broadcaster, Leigh Hatcher about the stages of a pandemic, it’s psychological implications and how, as individuals, we should plan for Stage 5 – the recovery stage. Tune into future podcasts and our #stayconnected … Continued T...

Christmas can be a challenging time in all families, separated or not and nearly always requires a degree of flexibility. Clinical social worker Davide Di Pietro discusses with Leigh Hatcher the tricky subject of accommodating Christmas traditions, gifts, celebrating without children and many more aspects of how to survive Christmas in a separated family. The post Deck the Halls Without Hitting th...

Sleep, or the inability to sleep, or sleep well, is not just a physical problem but can also be a psychological issue. The post Sleep appeared first on The Resilience Centre .

Have you tried Mindfulness but it but found it too difficult? Or thought it didn't work? Not sure what it's all about? The post Mindfulness appeared first on The Resilience Centre .

Video games are much more pervasive today than many parents realise.. The post Navigating Gaming appeared first on The Resilience Centre .

'Raising' versus 'managing' children? Parents are more and more crying out for help and wisdom. The post Raising Children in a Digital Age appeared first on The Resilience Centre .