Behavioural Therapy
Virtually everyone has behaviours in life they do not prefer to be doing and would like to change. Be it from the small to the extreme, these behaviours impact us and the process of wanting to change or at the very least managing the behaviour is something many of us do unconsciously.
In the following articles we examine common, every day situations that many people encounter and share tips and insights to support with understanding and changing behaviours.
Jun10
Cycle of Bullying
Bullying is an area of concern that many of our clients can present with over their course of treatment. This can impact individuals of varying ...
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Feb01
Teaching Kids and Teens to Ask for Help at School
We often don’t think of asking for help as a skill that needs to be taught. in reality people of all ages can find it ...
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Aug25
Are expression and anxiety related?
Tanya Curtis explores the relationship between expression and anxiety, highlighting how they are both intrinsically linked.
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May05
Q & A With Fabic
We answer - How do I handle others who make me feel like a bad mum? How to be in a friendship with another whose ...
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Apr01
Competitive Spirit: Good or Bad?
Is competition natural to us? Does it offer any true benefit or advance for us? You may be surprised by just how harmful competition is.
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Feb19
Celebrating You!
Every single day is a day worth appreciating and valuing who we are and everything we offer and bring to the world.
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Feb03
Love Is An Observation
Valentines day is full of pictures but do we know what the day actually means? Is it a day to show love or is it ...
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Dec01
Can we avoid ‘boxing’ on Boxing Day
Christmas is just around the corner … for many this is a very stressful time – but why? Should it not be a time to ...
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Nov03
How Do I Bring LASTING Behaviour Change?
We have all tried to change our behaviours at some point but often these are unsuccessful. Why is this so, and how can this be ...
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Sep02
Anxiety and BEING a Man
Most men are anxious on some level yet that is rarely what they seek support for. Do our men feel safe to express what they ...
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Aug04
Supporting our Tweens
It may be hard to see sometimes, but at the core of our tweens is an awesome, amazing and lovable being, not the monster that ...
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Jun03
EOFY: Review, Reflect, Appreciate
The EOFY can be a stressful time for many. However what if this time is not only about finances but a time to review, reflect ...
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Dec04
Holiday Season: The Pros and Cons
Tanya Curtis examines why for some school holidays can be a time which brings a sense of anxiety, dread and lack of structure and purpose.
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Nov20
The True Gift of Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time of year. However it is also a time filled with lots of stress, angst, tension and expectations. Why is this ...
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Nov04
Travelling Terrors – Can We Avoid Them?
Holidays and travelling appear a great idea and, for many, it is all smooth sailing. However, for others it is an absolute nightmare. Why?
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Sep04
Parties Make Great Classrooms
Parties can range from being settling and fun to being full of emotions of varying intensities— Why the extreme, why the polar opposite?
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Sep04
Spring Clean Unwanted Behaviour Patterns
Have you ever considered spring cleaning your own behaviour patterns? We take a look at whats involved in changing your unwanted behaviours.
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Jul08
Perfectionism – is it debilitating my child?
What is perfectionism? Is it affecting you and your child? Behaviour Specialist Tanya Curtis takes a look and reveals how harmful it is .
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Jul01
The Effects of Competitiveness for Children
What is the impact of competitiveness and comparison on a person's psychological wellbeing? Is it causing more damage than we realise?
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Jun29
Perfectionism and Behaviour Issues in Schools
What is perfectionism? Is it affecting you and your child? Behaviour Specialist Tanya Curtis takes a look and reveals how harmful it is.
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May11
A Mother’s True Role
What is a mother’s true role? Is it to live up to the images of what it means to be a 'good' mother, or is ...
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Apr28
Foods and Moods
Do foods really impact our moods? Fabic Behaviour Specialist and Counselor Tanya Curtis looks into the correlation.
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Mar30
The Playground is a Classroom of Life
It is common to think of playgrounds as fun for all. Why then do we see the tears, the frustration and the tantrums at the ...
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Mar22
Sport: Healing or Harming the Soul?
Our Australian culture is very much sports-based. How far is too far when it comes to promoting a sports-oriented culture within your home?
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