Help! I don’t know how to support my LGBTQIA+ teen
Charlie, a shy 15 year old boy, has been feeling scared. He had known for a few years now that he was attracted to boys, not girls like most of...
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Who knew there was a formula for a happy family?
In my work as a clinical psychologist, I often work with new parents. Within the first or second session, I usually ask my clients if they are...
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2020… What a year!!
As the end of year approaches, we decided to sit down with a few of our psychologists to reflect on what has been the biggest challenge their...
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How is COVID-19 affecting kids’ mental well-being in Brisbane?
Our Nest psychologists are seeing a surge in referrals for anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts as well as behavioural presentations amongst...
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5 Top Tips to Reduce Christmas Stress and Anxiety
What comes to mind when you think about Christmas? For some of you it may be an exciting time ahead spent with your loved ones exchanging gifts...
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Child Psychologist Brisbane
At Nest Psychology, our child psychologists are experienced and dedicated. They love seeing kids thrive! What is a child psychologist?...
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Postnatal Depression Psychology Brisbane
Chatting with a postnatal depression psychologist Brisbane. Amy Kelly is clinical psychologist. She has been working with Mums with...
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Autism in Brisbane
Chatting with an autism psychologist Brisbane. Amy Kelly is clinical psychologist. Along with her team at Nest Psychology, she has been working...
More InfoMy child is unhappy at school. Should we change schools or will it make things worse?
When my son was 8, my family moved interstate for work from Queensland. We left behind a school that he loved, friends he had known since he was a...
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In my job as a clinical psychologist, divorced and separated parents often complain that it takes their child a few days to “get back to...
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I was way too young when I started Prep in 1979 at a Victorian Primary School. At 4 and a half, my uniform was a tent and I was a dwarf compared...
More InfoLearning Disorders – Helping Aussie Kids
“Mum, I don’t want to go to school. I can’t read and everyone else already can. I feel stupid”, screamed Ricky, throwing himself on his bed...
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