Of recent, social media use has become an everyday part of the daily lives of millions of people worldwide. With just a few taps on a smartphone or clicks on a computer, users can gain access to a vast amount of information, enjoy entertaining content, and even make social connections in a manner that was…
What is phubbing? Phubbing is the habit of snubbing people during conversations in person because of your mobile phone. It is a word coined from phone and snubbing. The word was first used in 2012 by an advertising agency to show the growing habit of people ignoring the people right in their presence to just…
What is Porn Addiction? There are people who have problems with impulse control, so much so that the impulse can have a debilitating (and mostly, destructive) effect on their lives. One such impulse control issue is watching porn. With mobile devices and the Internet making it easier to get porn, whenever and wherever, those who…
So, you want to get plastic surgery. You’ve probably done your homework and researched the procedure you’re interested in, found reputable surgeons in your area and read about what to expect. But unfortunately people who are considering surgery are seldom encouraged to also explore their psychological motivations for seeking it out. It can be a…
Australia Counselling member Jacqueline Stone was recently interviewed by Ken Burgin of Profitable Hospitality for episode #49 of their podcast called How to Help Your Staff Give Up Smoking. Quitting smoking can be incredibly challenging for some people, particularly if you’ve been smoking for many years. However, in this podcast, Jacqueline gives lots of practical…
If you’re a family member, friend or loved one of someone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol, it can be a scary thing to watch the person you love fall into a downward spiral as they are gripped by addiction. But did you know that as the loved one of an addict, you…
Australia Counselling member Colleen Morris was recently featured on the Profitable Hospitality Podcast speaking about how to manage alcohol and drug issues in the workplace. Ken Burgin, the owner of ProfitableHospitality.com asked Colleen lots of interesting questions about how managers and those that work with others in the hospitality industry can manage employees that may be struggling…
by Australia Counselling member Brad McLean The use of performance and image enhancing drugs (PIED) is increasing along with community concerns about a link between their use, connection to violence, and criminality. Allegations about the use of PIEDs in the elite sporting world filled Australian headlines last year. But the evidence seems to be indicating…
Australia Counselling member Michelle Laving specialises in shopping addiction and is a pioneer in Australia for offering treatment for this issue that’s on the rise. So Australia Counselling founder Clinton Power spoke with Michelle to find out more about shopping addiction and how it can be treated. Here’s what she had to say.. Clinton: Hello this is…
Gambling is a common practice amongst Australians. It’s not seen as an unusual practice to gamble on Lotto, scratchies, the Melbourne Cup and poker machines, but pathological gambling is different. It is a persistent and recurrent maladaptive gambling behaviour. Pathological gambling has been included as a disorder of impulse control that affects a gambling addict.…
