Even though at least 18% of Australians live with a disability, discrimination continues to affect both individuals and society. From care and support that is not accessible, to prejudice in the schools and workplace, to bullying in venues and stores, living with a disability can involve daily discrimination and bias. If you or someone you

With Christmas less than a month away, festivities are at the forefront of our minds. Tasty food, quality time spent with family and friends, and exchanging gifts are the things that we look forward to for the whole year. However, for the four million Australians who live with a disability, the holiday season can be

How to Cope with COVID-19 No matter to what degree your life has been affected by COVID-19, it is likely you are experiencing some extra stress. The difficulties of social isolation have limited many peoples’ usual support networks, meaning many feel lonelier than ever. Others have lost work or find themselves battling with job insecurity

Trauma occurs after an individual has experienced a distressing or upsetting event or circumstance which has altered the way the brain processes and responds to information. When we witness or experience something stressful or painful, our brains work hard to help us cope with this new information and keep us safe from danger. Sometimes, when

Trauma occurs when an individual has lived through or witnessed a particularly difficult event or circumstance, and this has impacted on their ability to regulate emotions and cope appropriately. Trauma does not mean you are a damaged or broken person, but it might mean you need some extra support to cope with the emotions and

Stress is an expected part of life, and everyone has different responses and different methods of coping. Sometimes, people need to take time to learn new strategies for managing stress, and a professional can help you implement these new skills and techniques. At Life Resolutions, our team of professionals have helped many different clients deal

The Life Resolutions Team on Chronic Pain Chronic pain is usually caused by an accident or health condition, and is pain that lasts for 12 weeks or more after theinitial onset of the incident or condition. Chronic pain can affect any part of the body, and in turn, is likely to affect the mind. As

Change is a part of life we cannot escape. It is normal to feel overwhelmed by sudden life events, and even by seemingly small or positive changes. Part of you may feel happy about changes, while another part of you is anxious and resistant. At Life Resolutions, we are proud to provide a variety of

Mary Magalotti‘s thought on Working From Home Mary Magalotti agreed that COVID-19 has resulted in fundamental changes to the lives of people in Australia and around the world. People have been forced to work from home, while still facing many other challenges from the pandemic, including homeschooling, increased anxiety, job insecurity, loneliness, and more. Therefore,

In all relationships, but especially in romantic partnerships, both parties must be willing to work together, compromise, and endure hardships for the sake of the other. When times are tough, and you are in a struggling relationship, it can be hard to see the other’s perspective. In many situations, couples counselling can help you work