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Anger in the workplace is a serious issue in Australian businesses. There can be a fine line between someone being angry and showing strong emotions, and someone potentially causing harm to another person. Any problem that affects other employees, customers, clients or your company’s productivity cannot be ignored. Employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment, influencing the behaviours of employees and teaching them how to respond if they encounter belligerence in the workplace. At Psylegal, we are experts in anger management counselling and are highly experienced in helping employers and managers deal with workplace anger through our group…

It can be difficult to see someone you care about struggle with the distress caused by a traumatic or frightening event and it can be even harder to understand their pain and know how to make them feel better. While there is nothing you can say or do that will make the person’s pain disappear, your support along with that of other friends, family and health professionals, plays a significant role in their recovery process. At Psylegal, our team of Melbourne life coaches and psychologists and are highly experienced in helping individuals overcome the effects of PTSD and other traumatic…

As you begin your journey toward healing from a traumatic event, undoubtedly you will require medical expertise such as counselling or pharmaceutical options. However, in between counselling sessions there are a few strategies you can pursue on your own such as meditation and exercise which will help to strengthen and enhance the overall healing process. At Psylegal, we are Melbourne’s experts in trauma counselling. Let’s take a look at 5 effective ways you can manage your symptoms in conjunction with regular trauma counselling. Become Mindful Meditation and mindful-based relaxation techniques have been around for many years and now mental health…

An international study reveals thousands of Australians hide their depression in the workplace fearing misunderstanding, stigma, and discrimination. Not only does depression cost Australian businesses millions of dollars each year in sick leave and stress leave, depression can also adversely impact multiple areas of employee performance, including focus and decision making, time management, completing physical tasks, social interactions, and communication. So what can employers do to create a mentally healthy workplace and ultimately lessen the impact of mental illness on the organisation and employee? The Impact of Depression in the Workplace According to an ABS study, it is estimated that…

One in four people will experience some kind of mental health problem and subsequently require time off work in the course of a year. Despite this statistic, negotiating a return to work can be difficult for most people. Lack of understanding, as well as stigma and discrimination around mental health all combine to make returning to work after mental illness overwhelming and stressful. At Psylegal, our professional depression psychologists in Melbourne are experienced in providing effective depression treatments and helping people return to work. Read on for our tips on how you can help make the transition easier. Take Care…

Depression is one of the most debilitating diseases in the world, and managers and leaders are definitely not immune. Mental health organisations often call on employers and bosses to create mentally healthy workplaces for their employees, but who looks after the leaders? At Psylegal, we are highly experienced in helping leaders with stress management counselling and depression treatment in Melbourne. If you are in a leadership position and hit by depression, what are the best ways of dealing with depression and stress management so you can still perform at a high level? Why Leaders Are High Risk Many people seem…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) combined with a relationship is a complicated mix that has the potential to be difficult both for the person living with PTSD and their partner. Those suffering from PTSD may struggle to relate to other people in a healthy way when they have problems with trust, closeness, and other important aspects of relationships. They often appear distant from their partners and are subject to sudden mood swings, they may have trouble communicating how they're feeling and at times, they might not even understand what they're coping with. While a healthy relationship may be complex if you…

One in seven Australians will experience depression at some point in their lifetime and while support-seeking appears to be rapidly growing, with around half of all people with a depression disorder now receiving treatment, there are many different treatments options currently available. There’s no one treatment for depression, self-help solutions and lifestyle changes such as cutting down on stress, increasing exercise and physical fitness and not using alcohol or other drugs may be effective, however in more severe cases psychological therapy, antidepressant medication or a combination of both may be required. While it’s important to consult a health care professional…

Forensic psychologists work within two intellectually and emotionally intense worlds - psychology and the law. Taking on a broad range of roles and responsibilities, they apply their expertise in legal matters including mental health evaluations, jury selection, dispute resolution, and more. Forensic psychology applies clinical skills such as assessment, evaluation and treatment to individuals that are involved with the legal system so in addition to training in both psychology and the law, there are other skills also needed to enable a person to be a great forensic psychologist. Excellent Attention to Detail This is a quality that requires perseverance and…

Everybody needs a little help sometimes. Now more than ever, people are turning to therapy and life coaching as a way to understand themselves and solve the issues that are stopping them from being truly happy. While therapy has been the traditional choice for decades, life coaching on the other hand, has emerged as a rapidly growing alternative. But what is the difference? If you are looking for help with life’s ups and downs, read on to see which option might be better suited to your situation. Therapist Vs Life Coach Both qualified therapists and trained life coaches can help…

Anxiety disorders are incredibly common. For many people, anxiety has developed as a result of their relationship with their workplace. From toxic work environments or having to perform stressful tasks, there are many anxiety-inducing factors that can raise heart rates and cause sweaty palms in every workplace. Overcoming this anxiety can be difficult as generally you need to work to sustain your livelihood, but it is not impossible. To start with, you need to understand what triggers your anxiety. So what are the most common causes of anxiety as reported by Australian employees?  Speaking in Public This is one of…

It seems that everyone these days is stressed. We've all had days where we feel flustered, angry and anxious and nights where it's too difficult to fall asleep - where all you do is worry about what you have on your plate. The reality is many people can pinpoint their stress to the workplace and now workplace stress is quickly growing into a major health epidemic, with serious consequences for both employers and employees. In the short term, long hours or unmanageable workloads can lead to unhealthful lifestyle habits such as skipping lunch or sacrificing sleep, but such stress can…