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Our blog is written in house by our team of psychologists and occupational therapists based in Wollongong. It is a curation of our thoughts, favourite facts and top tips.

Increasing Food Satisfaction: Going Beyond “Something Sweet”

Nov 14, 2021
3 min

Increasing Food Satisfaction: Going Beyond “Something Sweet”

One of my favourite topics to talk about as a dietitian is ‘Satisfaction’. In the pursuit of health and improved nutrition, the pleasure...

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Nichole Sullivan

Nov 2, 2021
9 min

Life as a Psychologist

It has been my job for 15 years and my academic focus for 4 years before that. My career trajectory looked like this... (in chronological...

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Psychology: Song stuck in your head? You’ve got an earworm.

Claire Bryan-Ellis

Feb 17, 2021
3 min

Psychology: Song stuck in your head? You’ve got an earworm.

Have you ever had an earworm? I mean the musical kind, perhaps more commonly known as ‘having a song stuck in your head.’

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Psychology: Are You Eligible for New Rebates and Provisions for Therapy via Videoconferencing?

Nichole Sullivan BSc Psych (hons) AHPRA

Mar 21, 2020
2 min

Psychology: Are You Eligible for New Rebates and Provisions for Therapy via Videoconferencing?

We strive for high touch, personal, face to face services and wherever possible, our preference is to see you in person. We will continue...

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Nichole Sullivan

Oct 7, 2019
3 min

Business Grit: Powerful Questions

As a therapist, I rarely give advice, I craft questions. Questions have the power to empower people to innovate solve problems and make...

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Do Donuts Really Make Me Happy? Mental health and the gut microbiome

Nichole Sullivan BSc Psych (hons) AHPRA

Jul 1, 2019
3 min

Do Donuts Really Make Me Happy? Mental health and the gut microbiome

I've been asked by a lot of 'probiotic', 'kombucha' enthusiasts or critics, how exactly does the gut microbiome affect mental health? Is...

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Nichole Sullivan B Psych (hons)

Oct 21, 2018
1 min

Bibliotherapy

Bibliotherapy is the use of books as therapy in the treatment of mental or psychological disorders. I might be old fashioned, however...

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On or off the wagon: An alternative treatment for Substance Use Disorders

Nichole Sullivan B Psych (hons) AHPRA

Aug 20, 2018
1 min

On or off the wagon: An alternative treatment for Substance Use Disorders

#substanceuse #drugs #alcohol #treatment #relapse #AA #NA #Psychology

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We all have that one friend who is negative AF.

Nichole Sullivan

Jul 1, 2018
2 min

We all have that one friend who is negative AF.

I love everything about the study of humans and what makes them tick. Linguistics especially, is an interest of mine. I love how the...

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Is a Cup of Tea Actually Reducing My Stress?

Nichole Sullivan

Jun 26, 2018
1 min

Is a Cup of Tea Actually Reducing My Stress?

The scientific evidence for a cup of tea after stress.

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Nichole Sullivan

Jun 19, 2018
3 min

How to Lift Poor Performers at Work

Tips for using a strength based approach with staff with performance issues.

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Nichole Sullivan B Psych (hons) AHPRA

Jun 12, 2018
1 min

Five Foods to Beat Stress

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex and released in response to stress. Participants in a research trial...

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