A big congratulations to Melissa Giaquinta for being endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist! Melissa has completed specialised study into the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders, and we are proud to have her on the team at Lakeside Psychology. Clinical Psychologist is a title given to psychologists who undertake specific training in assessment, diagnosis and…
CATHERINE ELDRIDGE, Child & Adolescent Psychologist, Lakeside Psychology. It’s that time of year again when school carparks are now full again, 40 km/hour school zones are back and the school year starts again. The new school year may bring a range of emotions, including nerves, excitement and anticipation as senior students aim to complete their…
It’s been one week since our big day, and while I didn’t know it at the time, our big day was the beginning of one of the proudest weeks of my parenting experience. My little boy has started to grow wings and I’m getting glimpses of how he will use them and where they will…
This time four years ago, I listened as other mums talked about sending their children off to kindergarten and school for the first time. I remember clearly pushing my then three-month-old in his pram with tears in my eyes thinking I don’t want that day to come for us. Now four years on that day…
Kim Ferre, Psychologist, Lakeside Psychology. Becoming a parent is an amazing time for many. A new baby brings with it a whole new focus and love, but also the need for significant change. Such changes can include a restriction of personal freedom and flexibility, less time to engage in hobbies and social activities, and an…
By Melissa Giaquinta, Eating Disorders Psychologist, Lakeside Psychology. Having poor body image is common for many, and for some it can have a major negative impact on the way they enjoy their lives. Somewhere along the way, we have lost our appreciation for our bodies and have begun criticising them for their shape and weight.…
By Catherine Eldridge (Child & Adolescent Psychologist) Amaze (Autism Victoria) describes Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a developmental condition which impacts on aspects of a person’s brain and development. Symptoms of ASD usually become noticeable in early childhood, and while many children are diagnosed at this time, others whose symptoms are milder find themselves being…
Lakeside Psychology now offers cognitive and full educational assessments for children experiencing learning difficulties, dyslexia, intellectual disability or giftedness. Why are Cognitive Assessments used? Your child may benefit from a cognitive assessment if you have concerns for your child experiencing an intellectual disability, or wish to gain some initial information regarding your child’s cognitive strengths,…
By Ailsa Lord, Child & Adolescent Counselling Psychologist, Lakeside Psychology. Helping children manage their emotions while handling your own emotions can be a challenging task. Long term research by Gottman and colleagues found that different parenting styles affect children’s emotional regulation skills, and other aspects of development. Gottman explained that a parent’s personal theory about…
By Leah Henzen, Psychologist, Lakeside Psychology. This week I’ve had the privilege to witness some pretty awesome acts of courage: a teenage boy bullied for years turned around and told that bully, “It’s not ok to push me around and call me fat”; a young woman took her t-shirt off at the swimming pool and…