Category: Wellbeing
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How to Talk About Mental Health with Your Teen — Without the Eye Rolls
Talking to your teenager about mental health can feel like walking on eggshells—one wrong word and you’re met with silence, eye rolls, or a quick escape to their bedroom. But even if your teen seems reluctant to open up, conversations about mental wellbeing are more important now than ever. The teenage years are full of…
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Mental Health Support Now Available in Browns Plains #TuesdayswithLauraRobinson
A Familiar Face, Now Closer to Home At Capability Psychology, we understand how important mental health is to your overall wellbeing. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Capability Psychology is expanding to Browns Plains, with a brand-new location opening on April 22 at the Browns Plains Family Practice. As part of this expansion, our…
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Why Do We Hate-Watch?: Understanding the Fascination with “Bad” Content
Ever caught yourself glued to a TV show that you absolutely can’t stand? Maybe you’re rolling your eyes at the cheesy dialogue or cringing at the over-the-top drama. Yet, somehow, you just can’t stop watching. Welcome to the world of hate-watching—a surprisingly common habit where we deliberately watch media we don’t actually like, just to…
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Gottman Method: the Game Changer for Relationships
Every relationship has its ups and downs, but when conflict becomes a recurring pattern, it can feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of miscommunication, resentment, or emotional distance. Maybe small disagreements escalate into full-blown arguments, or perhaps you and your partner have stopped talking about the things that truly matter. When relationships hit rough…
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Navigating Grief: A Guide to Healing and Finding Hope
To know and experience grief and loss may be one of the more deeply personal experiences we can face as human beings. Yet, it is so universal. Each of us experiences it one way or another, at some point in our lives. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, loss of an employment opportunity,…
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Sleep Well to Improve Your Mental Health
The Importance of Sleep Many of us struggle to achieve quality, restorative sleep, yet it is one of the most important factors in maintaining good health. In this article, we’ll dive into why quality sleep is essential and provide practical tips to help you improve your sleep hygiene, leading to better rest and a healthier,…
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Stress Management: Effective Strategies for Modern Life
The Modern Challenge of Stress Management Living in the modern world is busy, fast-paced, and often demanding. The average person faces the challenge of balancing finances, change, work-life balance, relationships, and constant responsibilities. Hustle culture is loud, and many find themselves working harder than ever before, but not necessarily experiencing the fulfilment or rest that…
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7 positive psychology strategies to increase happiness
Happiness is a state of mind that can be nurtured through intentional practices rooted in positive psychology. Here are some straightforward strategies to increase happiness in your life: 1. Gratitude Practice: Take a moment each day to reflect on things you are grateful for. Whether it’s jotting down three things in a gratitude journal or…