Signposts for Living with Dr Kirsten Hunter

Your sense of smell is a wonderful resource for taping into your memories. How can you make this work for you? Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/psychology-blog/  Psychology Books for sale – https://kir...

What are the pros and cons of establishing an Autism diagnosis? Katherine speaks from her wealth of experience as we break down this highly personal and challenging topic. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterauthor....

Men and women inhabit different worlds when it comes to frequency and type of orgasm. We are routinely not experts on our own sexuality and sensuality. Let's break it down and flesh it out! Welcome to this popular topic in psychology sessions. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com...

Seriously, we need to be all over this. There is this thing that runs through our culture and shapes us and we don't even know about it. It's called the Protestant Work Ethic. Come and learn how you tick. This one is for everyone.... wait for some aha moments! Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://k...

'I love my child but I find it hard to like them a lot of the time'. On an extreme day, this is what parents with Oppositional Defiant Disorder children often think, but dare not say. Join me as we flesh out what is going on with children and teenagers who are really tough to parent due to their defiance and their different way of thinking. Common sense parenting doesn't cut it here...

I heard someone say that the 40s are a time of disappointment, and I lept to astounded disagreement. As it turns out, Kristen agreed. We enjoyed fleshing out the pros and cons of being in your 40s and many interesting thoughts, facts and bizarre stories came to the table. Do you agree? Disagree? Write in... Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our mon...

When someone inhabits two worlds, they can often cut through to the raw truth. Jodi exemplifies this strength and perspective. If we could all see the world through Jodi's eyes, I think we would really make some giant leaps. I'm not going to spoil it... Listen to Jodi's story and the love and wisdom that she has for her family and their aboriginal heritage. Mental Health Support Gro...

This one will make your heart sing. You know when treasure is right under our nose and we take it for granted, well that's the case for singing. Melissa fills us in on how singing is good for us and how to embrace it with abandon. Let's take a page from Melissa's singing book... you'll benefit in a big way. Find out why. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/gr...

This one's close to the heart. Kristen burst through the doors full of liberation, released desperation and exuberance for her next life chapter. Yes, Kristen has finally figured herself out (with regard to this anyway). Kristen shares her experience living with undiagnosed ADHD and how life changing and healing it is to now have the support to get her brain to work for her, instead of agains...

Culture is about having a broad lens regarding what is around you... things we take for granted. I think this is a really interesting perspective to wrap your head around. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhunterauthor....

Dyslexia is a tricky curveball in life. Reading and writing are such cornerstone skills that we need to get by. What if your brain isn't wired to read or write? Your learning, your sense of your intelligence, your ability to navigate your day, your written chat to people, your freedom to express yourself in the written word, all of this is in knots when you have dyslexia. Cate is such a spark...

We have all heard the word Narcissist and Narcissism, but do you actually have your head around the personality disorder at the core of this popular psych language? We delve into murky waters here. It's so important to understand the characteristics of this presentation, as so many have or will be faced with this curveball of personality. Best to be informed and prepared I always say! Mental...

This is crazy... we get hijacked by our sympathetic nervous system, and we need the rescue of our parasympathetic nervous system all the time through our daily lives, and yet few of us really know what's going on. Find out how you are wired in this brief relatable video. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - htt...

We are looking at the underbelly of our social fabric here. When everything that can go wrong does go wrong, what is the impact on vulnerable children, and what can we do to help. How are we going as the responsible adults on duty to protect our vulnerable youth. Our report card is not great! Let's talk! Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our m...

Have you got your communication skills all wrapped up? What if there was more to learn? How you communicate with people in your world either opens or closes doors and channels of understanding. Here are some easy and relatable tid-bits that we can all benefit from. Kristen and I enjoy each others company as always. Join us. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealth...

Depression can be tricky; our loved one can be so dark, withdrawn and despondent. How do you not get weighed down yourself? How do you remain helpful and supportive? Tough gig? Yes! Let's talk... Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog –...

Nic talks through her experience as a parent with establishing her 9 year old daughter's diagnoses, her personal process of adjustment, and navigating the best path to support her daughter's needs. Nic is a character with effervescent energy for life, and the apple hasn't fallen far from the tree with her beautiful daughter. We are not alone when we need to wrangle with life's...

You know... women have a lot of sh*t to deal with. Let's put it on the table. Let's talk about how to skill up to deal with our pre-menstrual brains and emotions. Half the population is in this together... let's talk. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Men...

Depression is so common but it is often misunderstood. Let's take a moment to check we understand what is happening for ourselves and our loved ones when we find ourselves in this dark place. We are talking about 40% of the population here. Do you understand depression? Let's find out. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychol...

This is a story of a boy from the country who didn't fit the straight mould. Cam is huge fun and  he generously took the time to share his story. He had me captivated with his big heart and his big struggles. We'll have to do it again some time Cam! Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunte...

Breaking up is painful, so when our heart is broken how do we use our head during this crucial time. Breaking up smart means reducing your pain and reducing your regrets. Learn how. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/newsletter/ Mental Health and Psychology Blog – https://kirstenhun...

If you find yourself repeatedly disappointed by tricky people or tricky situations in your life than you're not using your wealth of knowledge to your benefit. Enter PROFILING! This is a masterclass level of skill in psychology. Save yourself the heartache and pain... learn these skills. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology...

Jessica so kindly takes us through her story of weight gain, weight loss and self discovery; a story that so many of us can relate to. Jessica shares the pieces of her personal puzzle that fell apart and then came together again as she learnt to feel confident and connected within herself. We all struggle with self love, but once we can wrestle with it, it is the gift that just keeps giving... Men...

Podcast - We all need friends, but you'd be surprised how often we struggle to make new connections. We need courage to put ourselves out there to bring quality people into our lives. Let's talk about the courage, fear, and skills involved in opening our world to new friendships. Let's make friendships a priority. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalh...

Podcast - In therapy, there is often an enormous gender divide with regard to when we want to have sex. It's more than just libido, it's our physical makeup and our life pressures. Let's break this down and sample some solutions. Mental Health Support Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentalhealtheachother Our monthly Psychology newsletter - https://kirstenhunterauthor.com/new...