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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Dr Vivienne Lewis

Dr Vivienne Lewis

How to psychologically prepare for a medical procedure

Preparing for a medical procedure, no matter how minor, can evoke a range of emotions, the most common being anticipatory anxiety, worrying about what will happen and the potential outcomes.

Self-compassion and body image – tools for loving the skin you’re in

A positive body image is when we appreciate and are respectful towards our bodies regardless of their appearance.

Coping with boredom

Feeling bored is a common emotion that arises when we are not interested or engaged in an activity.

Fostering a positive self-worth

Self-worth is important to our mental health and wellbeing and refers to seeing oneself as valuable and important as a human being.

Dealing with chronic stress in the workplace

Dr Vivienne Lewis looks at how to best deal with chronic stress in the workplace.

Dealing with body image issues in the lead up to the school formal

I see many young clients with body image issues where they hold negative perceptions of their appearance; they’re the wrong body shape or weight, aren’t attractive enough, or they don’t look good enough.

Fathering- the toughest job in the world

Dr Vivienne Lewis reflects on what it means to be a father, the trials they face and how the best ones might not always be biological.

“I feel fat”- how to combat a bad body image day

Dr Vivienne Lewis tells us why we shouldn’t call our bodies fat and how to work through bad body image days.

Share the excitement- the psychological importance of joining in

Dr Vivienne Lewis explains the importance of feeling excited about upcoming events or achievements, and why we should share the excitement.

Sensing a sense of achievement

We need to celebrate our achievements achievements big and small, explains Dr Vivienne Lewis. Here’s how to do it.

Social anxiety- how to overcome it

Dr Vivienne Lewis gives us some helpful advice on how to quash feelings of social anxiety and feel confident in social situations.

How to keep the holiday feeling going once you return home

Dr Vivienne Lewis tells us how to beat the post-holiday blues and keep the good vibes going when we head back to work and school.
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