The Psychology Sisters

We're baaaaaack! Hello lovely listeners, it has been a minute We are feeling refreshed and ready to be back for Season 3. We have some big things coming. In this episode we thought we would answer heaps of the questions you guys have been sending us via our instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/ over the last few months. We discuss dealing with different fighting styles, toxic relationships during COVID-19, fear of failing Uni, dealing with workplace bullying, discussing the Histrionic Personality Disorder (in other words discussing the presentation and behaviours of drama queens or drama kings), helping a friend with an eating disorder, and maaaaany more. We also finally announce our special passion project The Psych Collaborative that we have been working on for the last 6 months *yay!*  We hope you guys enjoy this episode! The Psych Collaborative website: https://thepsychcollaborative.com.auThe Psych Collaborative instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/n.b: please remember this is general and *not* personalised psychological advice, we strongly recommend seeking personalised psychological support. You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Hello listeners! This is our last ep of the season, but it's a goodie! In the episode we discuss the psychological effects of acne and the domino effect it can have into our lives. We also share our personal stories of experiencing acne as teens and adults. We hope you enjoy this ep, and we will see you next season, for season 3. Keep up to date with us on in the meantime on our instagram @thepsychologysistersn.b the content shared in this episode does not replaced personalised psychological advice  You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Helllo lovelies! We have been a little quiet on here, but we promise this episode is worth the wait. We have a brand spankin’ new episode this week to discuss what it’s like living with a long-term health condition called POTS.We talk to our dear friend Sarah who has an incredibly inspiring story, from being completely wheelchair bound to receiving a diagnosis to her inspiring road to recovery. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed talking with Sarah. Aimee + Kat You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Hello lovely listeners!It's Tuuuuuesday, which means another episode from us. It's also the last week of #mentalhealthawarenessmonth In the spirit of the last episode of May, we thought we would bring on our lovely colleague, friend and amazing counsellor, Thilini to talk all things self-compassion. We discuss why we tend to be overly self-critical, and how to change our self-talk to help us to be more kind and understanding of ourself. We also answer a listener question on looking after an empath's mental health. If you want to see/hear more from the wonderful Thilini, her instagram is https://instagram.com/reflexionswt?igshid=rvsdfdflktzf Follow us on our instagram https://instagram.com/thepsychologysisters?igshid=yzm65ab5t1ot for more infon.b: please note, the content shared in this episode is not in replacement of personalised psychological advice. You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Welcome back to part two of our mindfulness + relaxation episodes for #mentalhealthawarenessmonth We're in an extremely stressful climate, and there's no better time to focus on being more mindful and in the present, and less mindless and far away. To celebrate #mentalhealthawarenessmonth this May, we have decided to take you guys through a guided mindfulness exercise we use consistently with our clients to decrease feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelm and mindlessness. Backed by neuroscience, mindfulness exercises are an incredibly effective way to treat a plethora of psychological + somatic concerns. Listen to Kat's soothing voice to take you through a guided mindfulness script. Not as vague as it sounds, we promise! If you want to go straight to the exercise, please skip to 8: 45 minutes.  Sit back, and enjoy the ride!please follow us on instagram @thepsychologysisters and let us know how you felt! We hope you feel very zen after. Aimee + KatYou can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Feel like you've got 1000 tabs open? Feel like days are flying by, you drive to work and have no idea how you got there? Do you feel like you're there physically, but mentally you're off on a far away island? We feel you! We're in an extremely stressful climate, and there's no better time to focus on being more mindful and in the present, and less mindless and far away. To celebrate #mentalhealthawarenessmonth this May, we have decided to take you guys through a mindfulness exercise we use consistently with our clients to decrease feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelm and mindlessness. Backed by neuroscience, mindfulness exercises are an incredibly effective way to treat a plethora of psychological + somatic concerns. Listen to Aimee's soothing voice to take you through Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). Not as clinical as it sounds, we promise! It is essentially tensing and releasing each muscle to deliver a feeling of feeling more grounded, calm and mindful. If you want to go straight to the exercise, please skip to 11:07 minutes. Please consult a doctor if you have an injury before completing any PMR exercise. please follow us on instagram @thepsychologysisters and let us know how you felt! Aimee + KatYou can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Hello lovely listeners! It's Tuesday again, which means another episode from us 🙌🏽Although not just any episode, we have a very special guest joining us today. In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month we have decided to do something a little different this month and introduce some guest speakers and new episode formats. In today's episode, we have asked our lovely colleague Carl, a psychologist who works mainly with adolescents and young men to discuss men's mental health and why he thinks it is so hard for men to open up.We answer all your listener questions from supporting a partner with depression, to male body image and why men seem to get over breakups faster than females. We hope you enjoy :)If you want to see more from Carl, here's his fabulous website: www.beattiepsychology.com.auIf you'd like to see more, please follow us on our instagram @thepsychologysisters Please note: the content shared in this episode is not personalised psychological advice and should only be used for general informational purposes only You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

tw: OCD, checking behaviours Always portrayed with excessive hand washing or immaculate tidiness - this week we are talking all things Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or (OCD)We delve into what exactly OCD is, how it develops, discuss the thought-action fusion and  explore common treatment strategies. We also answer a listener question on how OCD is related to eating disorders.we hope you enjoy! Study: Luke Norman, Stephan Taylor, Yanni Liu, Joaquim Radua, James Abelson, Mike Angstadt, Yann Chye, Stella de Wit, Joseph Himle, Chaim Huyser, Isik Karahanoglu, Tracy Luks, Dara Manoach, Carol Mathews, Katya Rubia, Chao Suo, Odile van den Heuvel, Murat Yücel, Kate Fitzgerald. S20. Error-Processing in OCD: A Meta-Analysis of fMRI Studies and Investigation of Changes Following CBT. Biological Psychiatry, 2018; 83 (9): S354 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2018.02.911Article to access study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181129084703.htmIf you want to see more, please follow us on our instagram @thepsychologysistersPlease note, the content shared in this episode is not personalised and should be not be used in replacement of personalised psychological advice. You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Hello lovely listeners, Another week means another episode from us. We decided to bring back a Q+ A episode to answer all the questions you guys have sent to us via our Instagram @thepsychologysisters We discuss a whole range of topics from supporting a friend with an eating disorder to depression to being single + dealing with a low libido during the pandemic. We hope you guys enjoy! If you want to ask us a question for a future ep, please DM us at our Instagram. You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Hello lovely listeners! Happy Tuesday. In today's episode we are talking all things social anxiety, why it develops, where it comes from + how to cope with it. We discuss strategies we use with our clients to help them overcome social anxiety. We also answer some listener questions on social anxiety.Please see below for some extra resources:Resources: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Social-AnxietyFREE social anxiety course (until 30 April 2020): https://thiswayup.org.au/how-we-can-help/courses/social-anxiety/NB: The information shared in this episode should not replace personalised professional advice from a mental health professional.For more information, follow us on our instagram @thepsychologysistersYou can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.