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ASK AMELIE!
Mental Health Blog
Welcome!
One of the many wonderful things about my work is that I have heard countless times from the individuals I treat that when they’ve had things happen, they make a mental note to “ask Amelie”. One person told me they “bank up questions” to ask by the time we have our session! I’m not saying that therapy is all about them asking and me answering (though it often happens that way!), but I am taking to this Blog to address key issues that have been raised by those with very inquisitive minds throughout my years in Clinical Psychology.
There is nothing in this blog that I have not thought of, experienced, believed in, or practiced myself. The content is well informed, be it through lived experience, or what I have seen with my own eyes – “based on true events” if you like. I completely believe in what I do. I believe fully that the right therapy with the right therapist can change your entire life, for the better.
If you are reading my blogs and feel that I may be able to help you, please reach out – I would love to hear from you!
Words Are Like Weapons, They Wound Sometimes
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“Communication is key”, so I hear. As long as you communicate what you’re thinking and how you’re feeling, your relationships should be sweet, right? Wrong.
1,2,3,1,2,3, Drink: Is finding love really just a numbers game?
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Many people are searching for love – a genuine, mutual, and lasting connection. Yet as adults, finding it feels harder than ever.
read more…Cycles, Swear This is Different! Finding your formula for failure
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Most of us have heard about “formulas for success.” Thinkers in business, finance, health, relationships, and life all describe them differently. However, at their core, many formulas are reduced to patterns of behaviour and mindset.
read more…Nothing Compares to Who? The fastest way to feel like you are not good enough
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Have you ever indulged in a scrolling binge and felt better about yourself afterwards? Highly unlikely!
read more…Under Pressure: Floundering in forced focus and fitting in
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When Allie (not their real name) signed up for a professional development course on better understanding and managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), she saw it as a way to help others.
read more…Takin’ Care of Business – Bulldozing bullying behaviours in the workplace
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I used to wake up each morning with a spark of excitement, my mind brimming with ideas and my heart full of purpose. My job was my dream…
read more…You’re NOT The Voice – Working with your inner thoughts without losing your inner calm
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In the journey toward self-mastery, one of the most important lessons is learning to observe our thoughts without letting them dictate our actions.
read more…High All The Time – Social media: The digital dopamine
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Social media seems inescapable. I cannot think of one person who doesn’t have at least one social media or online networking account.
read more…I’m Just a Jealous Guy – Comparing the different response options for jealousy
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I was updating some friends and family one evening about my work and plans for an extended trip.
read more…Break Free – Take pride in your decision to walk away
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I was asked a very good question recently in the context of friendships and relationships, “when is enough, enough?”
read more…Wish That I Can Let You Love Me – Signs of an avoidant attachment style
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Have you been wondering just what is going on between you and your dating interest? It seems like when this situationship is moving forward, they’re slamming the brakes!
read more…I Hate U, I Love U – How your relationships may be a self-fulfilling prophecy
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In the vast landscape of human relationships, the bonds we form with others serve as the building blocks of our social and emotional experiences.
read more…Don’t You Know That You’re Toxic? Realising that your lifelong relationships are toxic
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It can take many of us up to a life time to realise that some of our most significant relationships were toxic.
read more…So What? I’m Still a Rock Star – Being the next victim of quiet quitting
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Have you been the main initiator of conversation with certain friends lately? Have you noticed that the group chat you’ve been actively engaging in goes quiet when you make a comment?
read more…I Have Nobody For My Own – Succumbing to the signs of loneliness
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You might find yourself in the garden one day, admiring the new range of succulents you bought on the weekend…
read more…Oh I Believe What You Say To Me – Calling out unhealthy relationship behaviours
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The rise of online dating has provided people with a multitude of opportunities to connect and explore potential relationships.
read more…Killer Queen – Scared of taking a stand? Read this!
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Have you been watching MAFS? It’s only television’s biggest social experiment. There is a spectacle of jaw dropping moments.
read more…Cruising Together – Journey into the world of attachment
Here I Go Again On My Own – Ticket for one on the dating coaster of doom
I Heard it Through the Grapevine – Caught in a bad love dance
Borderline (Feels Like I’m Going to Lose My Mind)
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I have come across expressions like “He/She’s so borderline” and I honestly think to myself, wow, that’s actually really mean and totally unacceptable.
read more…Unbreak My Heart – The importance of healing
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I was reading advice on how to cope with a break up and came across articles on how to get your ex back.
read more…If You’re Unhappy and You Know It – Can one have it all?
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There is SO much out there in the world on how to find love and happiness – for some, they’re interchangeable!
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