Information on common issues or concerns. From quitting smoking, to financial stress. Tips and strategies on how to overcome everyday challenges.
Managing Financial Stress
Dealing with money is a significant issue for many
Australians, with one in three Australians find managing
finances stressful and overwhelming. There are many
reasons why this may be so, whether it’s been a lack of
financial education and a learned way of managing and
talking (or lack of) about money, or a more recent life
event/situation that has seen you become stuck. What’s
clear is if you are struggling with money matters, you
certainly are not alone.
Alcohol and Drug Use
Alcohol or non-illicit drug use becomes a problem when they are used in excess or when illicit drugs are introduced. They can cause physical or psychological harm.
Parenting
It is not uncommon for young parents to experience some significant challenges when adding a new member to the family. Meeting the needs of your new child sees significant changes to how you operate. Sleep disruption, less time for regular chores and hobbies, less time for other family members including your partner and other children, and less social interactions in general are all in the norm.
BSS Parenting 2022
Breaking the Procrastination Cycle
Our energy is precious and the brain is wired to conserve it whenever possible, so it makes sense to avoid tasks that require effort, right?
BSS Procrastination 2022
Quit Smoking
The brain likes rewards, motivating us to continue the behaviour we associate with “feeling good”. So, if we want to change a behaviour, we need to start with changing how we think about smoking.
BSS Quit Smoking 2022
Gender Affirmation
A trans-person is someone who feels that their gender identity does not correspond to the one they were given at birth. Many trans people know from a very early age that they don’t identify with the gender presumed to them at birth while others come to this conclusion later in life.
BSS Gender Affirmation 2022
Assertiveness
The term “assertive” has received somewhat of a bad rap recently as it’s commonly misused to describe someone mean, disrespectful and inconsiderate in how they communicate. However, being assertive is an essential life skill and is proven to help reduce symptoms consistent with anxiety and depression. Furthermore, it can boost confidence and overall self-esteem when addressing potential conflicts in the future.
BSS Assertiveness 2022
Grief - Helping Others
Grief and loss are a natural and normal part of life. People may respond with intense grief reactions such as pain, anguish, and physical exhaustion. Over time, most people move from an acute experience of grief to integrated grief. Eventually they can find the courage to build hope and rekindle the desire to live a full and meaningful life.
What is Conflict?
Conflict is a consequence of an environment in which people’s wants, needs, and expectations are in contrast
to each other. Sometimes, we’re in conflict as a direct consequence of someone’s behaviour. At other times our conflict can be with an individual’s attitudes and expectations. It’s important to note that whenever there’s an interaction with two or more people, we experience what is known as a “conflict potential”.