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Insomnia – What it is and Causes it

  Sleep is an important factor in our well-being. It is suggested the   approximately 35%   of adults suffer from insomnia. Our heard psychologist,   Mary Magalotti   and the   Life Resolutions   team of psychologists   provide mental health services regarding insomnia. As insomnia affects many Australians, our Director, J odie Brenton   works tirelessly to ensure these services can be accessed by all Australians. Insomnia is common but is widely misunderstood. What is Insomnia? Insomnia is the inability to say or fall asleep at night no matter how tired you are. This causes sleep to be restless and non-restorative. Insomnia can cause a range of health issues to cause by sleep deprivation. Insomnia can put you at greater risk of experiencing: depression anxiety weakened immune system high blood pressure heart disease Decrease in memory, focus and judgment It is reported that  approximately 40%  of people that suffer from insomnia, a...

Choosing the Best Psychologist for you

  Choosing the right psychologist for you is very important. Some research suggests that the relationship between patients and their psychologist is a determining factor in the outcomes of the counselling sessions. Our director  Jodie Brenton  and head psychologist  Mary Magalotti  have carefully put together a team of well-rounded and  experienced psychologists , to ensure you can find a Life Resolutions practitioner that is right for you. Here are our top tips for choosing the right psychologist. Top Tips  Understand what you are looking for Before you begin your research, you should outline: why you are seeking counselling what you want out of counselling the type of counselling you want to receive (in-person/telehealth) Consider the psychologist’s expertise  Looking at the areas a practitioner is skilled in can help narrow down who can be of the most help to you. Each of our psychologists is skilled in a range of areas, however, this is a grea...

Resilience and Mental Wellbeing

Versatility is the capacity to ricochet back from and conquer testing times. Stressors in life can affect our psychological wellness. Here at Life Resolutions, we help our patients fabricate flexibility all through their meetings.  Flexibility isn't something that we are brought into the world with, an ability can be mastered and polished. Life Resolutions Director, Jodie Brenton intends to assist regular Australians with fostering the abilities that permit them to be content. Jodie Brenton, and Principal Psychologist Mary Magalotti have made a group of therapists that work with perspectives like pressure, work environment issues, and sports brain research. These parts of life can be improved by having flexibility.  You can begin fabricating your flexibility by:  Dealing with your confidence and certainty  Knowing and working to your qualities  Overseeing feelings of anxiety and utilizing unwinding procedures  Realizing when to request help  Strength ...

Coping with Depression – Thoughts from Psychologist Mary Magalotti

  When you’re struggling with depression or other mental health issues, just getting out of bed can feel like an insurmountable task. Read on for  Mary Magalotti’s  advice on making the day-to-day easier while you heal and recover. Practice Self-Kindness Many people with depression have trouble getting motivated to complete daily tasks. If you’re experiencing this, remember that you are not useless, or lazy – depression changes our brain and makes things more difficult. Focus on doing what you can, especially eating healthy meals and getting enough sleep. Don’t beat yourself up for being less productive some days – your healing is the most important thing. Do the Things You Love Although you can’t force yourself to have fun, you can try and give things a go. If there’s an activity you used to really enjoy, like baking, hiking, or art, set aside some time to pick it up again. Even if you don’t feel better right away, your mood will lift as you do something that releases en...

Life Resolutions-Improving Your Body Image with Life Resolutions

 It is common to sometimes look in the mirror and not like what you see. However, sometimes these ambitions to lose weight, find a more fashionable haircut or anything else can become crippling body image issues. The team at  Life Resolutions know that body image issues can be challenging to work through alone. As such, we provide mental health services that can help get you back on the path towards mental and physical wellness. Jodie Brenton and Mary Magalotti on Body Image Jodie Brenton  and Mary Magalotti at Life Resolutions are passionate about body image issues and what causes feelings of poor self-confidence for people today. We are constantly bombarded with information about our appearance on social media, television, and magazines, and not all of it is helpful. It can be easy to fall into the trap of comparing our bodies to the ‘perfect’ ones we see on Instagram or the red carpet. These thoughts not only make us feel bad but can lead to eating ...

Meet Our Team at Life Resolutions – Jodie & Mary

  The Life Resolutions Clinic Life Resolutions is a renowned Australian psychology clinic offering exceptional mental health services and working to improve the accessibility of mental healthcare in Australia. Our team dedicates to providing high-quality psychiatric care to our clients to help them to get back onto the path to mental wellbeing. Know More About Mary Magalotti From Life Resolutions Mary Magalotti  is the principal psychologist at LifeResolutions Clinic. Along with the CEO and founder of Life Resolutions, Jodie Brenton, she has been a part of the team since day one in 2001. Since then, she has dedicated her career to providing psychological services to her valued clients and improving the accessibility and quality of mental healthcare in Australia. Mary Magalotti is committed to the belief that all Australians deserve access to quality mental health services, no matter their age, gender identity or financial status. Through her countless years of exper...

We Hope you Are Well

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Metal health issues have been more severe during COVID-19 pandemic. People are facing job insecurity, the loss of loved ones, stress and anxiety over contracting the virus and a million and one other difficulties. People need to support one another more than ever to ensure everyone gets through this. However, with social distancing restrictions and people facing lockdown and self-isolation requirements, this essential social support has become difficult to give and receive. For this reason, we should change our perception of these rules and see it as physical distancing, not social distancing. You are still able to keep social and to share and receive the support that we all so desperately need during this time; we have to go about it a little differently. Life Resolution’s Advice On Keeping Social In A Time Of Social Distancing How To Share And Receive Social Support During Social Distancing: · Virtually talk to your loved ones – make sure you keep in touch with your friends and famil...