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This month, we've been talking about how to deal with narcissistic people in different types of relationships (hint: it's not easy, but it's possible!).

Here's another really helpful article for having better relationships with anyone - from friends to lovers, colleagues, family, and more. Read more about how emotional honesty can help in all your relationships today.

How Emotional Honesty can help in Relationships In relationships emotional honesty involves being honest about one’s feelings to another. Emotional honesty can be a remarkably uncommon thing.

Got a partner that isn't interested in couple's therapy? There are 6 great reasons to see a therapist anyway!

6 Reasons to do Relationship Therapy on Your Own - Integrated Health Specialists In this article, we uncover 6 reasons to do relationship therapy on your own, if your significant other isn’t ready to come along.

Do you have a narcissist in your life? And what's the difference between someone with narcissistic traits and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)?

In this blog, we explain all you need to know about narcissistic people and how to deal with them - to protect your own mental health and avoid unnecessary conflicts.

How to Deal with Narcissistic People Narcissistic people can be difficult to deal with. Learn how to deal with these people in your life, to protect your mental health and avoid conflict.

We hear more and more about 'toxic behaviour' these days, but what does that really mean when it comes to your relationships? In this article, we take a closer look at toxic behaviour, including how to spot it and how best to deal with it.

What does ‘toxic’ mean in a relationship? - Integrated Health Specialists Could you be in a toxic relationship and not know it? Find out what it means to be in a toxic relationship in this article.

After our reading our recent blog on building resilience (see our last post for the link), you might be interested in some expert tips on exactly how to do it. Read our previous blog for 7 ways to build resilience and make a huge impact on your life today!

7 Ways to Build Resilience - Integrated Health Specialists Are some of us more resilient than others? If so, can we learn to build resilience? The answer is yes, with these 7 simple strategies.

Do you have trouble dusting yourself off and getting back on track after one of life's inevitable setbacks? And why do some people seem more resilience than others?

Building resilience is all about managing your emotions and coping skills. Thankfully, it's something you can learn to cultivate in yourself.

In our latest article, we look at building resilience and how it can work for you. Read now for our tips!

Building Resilience: Coping Skills for Life’s Challenges Why are some of us more resilient than others? Here, we cover practical tips for building resilience to help you better manage life's ups and downs.

Have you heard of PSYCH-K therapy?

If you've been struggling, feeling held back by invisible barriers no matter what you try, PSYCH-K could be the answer for you.

Read more about it in our blog article.

Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of PSYCH-K™ Therapy - Integrated Health Specialists If traditional talking therapies haven't worked for you, PSYCH-K™ therapy could be exactlhy the answer you're looking for.

Does winter get you down? We get it! That's why we put together seven great tips for beating the winter blues this season.



https://www.integratedhealthspecialists.com.au/seven-ways-to-beat-the-winter-blues/

How's your sleep? Like many Australians, you might not be getting the recommended 7+ hours per night.

Poor sleep can make you feel tired and irritable the next day, but have you ever wondered what it means in the long run? The research might surprise you.

If you live with depression or anxiety, poor quality sleep and sleep deprivation are especially significant.

In our latest article, find out more about the link between sleep and mental health, and what you can do to improve both.

Sleep and Mental Health: Understanding The Link A bad night's sleep means not feeling your best the next day, but what's the link between sleep and mental health in the long term? Find out more in our latest article.

When the weather gets cooler, it can be hard to stay motivated. That means healthy eating and exercise habits can take a bit of a back seat.

Want to stay on track, or start a new healthy lifestyle plan this winter? Get in touch with us, and discover how nutritional psychology can help.

Nutritional Psychology | Psychology of Eating & Weight Gold Coast Nutritional Psychology - Weight loss isn’t just about strict dieting & exercise regimes, mindset plays a major role!

Treating depression isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. In our article, we cover why depression is different in men and women, and how the approaches should be different.



https://www.integratedhealthspecialists.com.au/why-is-depression-in-men-different-to-women/

Women's mental health - let's debunk some myths and get to the real issues facing women when it comes to mental health.



https://www.integratedhealthspecialists.com.au/debunking-6-common-myths-around-womens-mental-health/

The research is clear: Physical activity and mental health are closely linked - especially if you live with depression or anxiety. In our latest blog, find out more about the link between exercise and feeling good in both your mind and body.

Physical Activity and Mental Health: The Hidden Link We know that exercise makes us feel good, but have you ever wondered about the link between physical activity and mental health? Here's the science.

This month, we've been talking about cultivating emotional intelligence online to improve your mental health. In that same vein, here are 5 lesser-known holistic therapies that can have a big impact on your mental and emotional wellbeing. Could one of these be the answer for you?

5 Lesser-Known Holistic Therapies to Boost Mental Health - Integrated Health Specialists Here are 5 holistic therapies you might not have heard of. Could one of these be the answer to better mental health for you?

How much do you know about Digital EQ? In my new book, Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in the Digital Age: A Psychologist’s DIGITAL EQ BLUEPRINT for Adults & Leaders to Thrive, I help you explore and master your Digital EQ for a more harmonious online experience.

Find out more (including what to expect in the book, who can benefit, and where to get your copy) by clicking the link below.

Cultivating Digital EQ: Thrive Emotionally in the Digital Age with Michelle van Namen's New Book Master Digital EQ with new book 'Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in the Digital Age: A Psychologist's DIGITAL EQ BLUEPRINT for Adults & Leaders to Thrive.'

Discover how emotional honesty can strengthen your relationships, fostering deeper connections and understanding. Learn more about it here!

How Emotional Honesty can help in Relationships In relationships emotional honesty involves being honest about one’s feelings to another. Emotional honesty can be a remarkably uncommon thing.

Hey followers,

Exciting news, my book is now live on Amazon, YAY! Writing and self-publishing a book has been a marathon, to say the least.

For those who missed my other post about the book a few weeks ago, it's about a really important topic that I feel needs to be addressed. I am seeing firsthand the mental health issues associated with the rapidly changing digital era. My book provides an understanding of the new emotional landscape we are all navigating, and I offer practical strategies to deal with the psychological and emotional problems associated with how we interact in the digital world.

I’m now asking for your help! I am currently running a FREE PROMO for only three days on Amazon, so you can buy the book for free. Then I will send you a review link in a couple of weeks. This would really help me out as ratings and reviews on Amazon equal higher rankings, so the book will be seen. I know you’re all flat out, but even if you just read the introduction and conclusion and skim the rest, you will get a good feel for the book.

To get the book for free during this promo, please comment or DM me ‘BOOK’ and I will send you the link.

This has been a huge task and I’m now at the pointy end, and your support would mean so much to me.

A big thanks in advance, Michelle

On our blog this month, we’ve been talking about nutrition and psychology - and why diet and exercise alone aren’t the answer. For more info about how your mind and body interact, take a look at our previous blog. You might be surprised what you learn!

Why Diet and Exercise Alone Won’t Help You to Lose Weight - Integrated Health Specialists If the diet industry’s huge success can tell us anything, it’s that diets don’t work, and focusing on just diet and exercise isn’t the answer.

Ever wondered about the link between your mental health and nutrition? We dive into the topic, and a few things that might surprise you.

https://www.integratedhealthspecialists.com.au/combining-psychology-and-nutrition-for-mental-wellness/

Are you suffering with PCOS? Many women aren’t even diagnosed properly for years. Read more about symptoms and treatment in our blog article.

PCOS Symptoms and Treatment: What You Can Do - Integrated Health Specialists PCOS affects up to one in 5 women, but often without their knowledge. We discuss PCOS symptoms and treatment, and what YOU can do to manage it.

Hi followers,

I have some big news! I’m releasing and self-publishing my first book next month on Amazon. It's about a really important topic that I feel needs to be addressed. As a Psychologist, I am seeing firsthand the mental health issues associated with the rapidly changing digital era. My book provides an understanding of the new emotional landscape we are all navigating, and I offer practical strategies to deal with the psychological and emotional problems associated with how we interact in the digital world.

I’d love to give away a FREE copy of my book to everyone in this group. All I would ask for in return is some honest feedback on the book by providing a review on Amazon after I launch. I will let you know once I launch, and provide you with the direct review link, so it will only take one minute of your time.

I would really appreciate your support. Reviews on Amazon equal higher rankings, so the book will be seen.

Who's in? DM me and Comment “BOOK” to get your FREE COPY!

With gratitude, Michelle

Think you’ve heard it all when it comes to therapy? How about these 5 lesser-known therapies that could boost your mental health?

5 Lesser-Known Holistic Therapies to Boost Mental Health - Integrated Health Specialists Here are 5 holistic therapies you might not have heard of. Could one of these be the answer to better mental health for you?

Have you heard about trauma-informed care? It can make a world of difference to those who have experienced trauma. Read more about it in our latest article and find out if it could be the answer for you.

What is Trauma-Informed Care and Why Does it Matter? Trauma can have an impact on all aspects of our lives. That's why trauma-informed care is so important. Learn more about trauma-informed therapy.

This month, we're talking about trauma.

How EMDR Can Help You to Overcome Trauma - Integrated Health Specialists Psychologists and psychotherapists use EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help clients overcome trauma.

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Heard of the term 'functional medicine'? If you're dealing with chronic pain, it's something you should know about.

From Weight Loss to Chronic Pain: Functional Medicine is Key - Integrated Health Specialists Modern medicine fails so many people in failing to look at the bigger picture. That’s where functional medicine comes in.

What's the link between chronic pain and mental health? Turns out, there are many ways these two things interact. Chronic pain can have a big impact on your mental health. But also, the state of your mental health can determine how you experience pain.

Learn more about the links between chronic pain and mental health, and how you can improve both, in our latest article.

Chronic Pain and Mental Health: Holistic Approaches to Healing - Integrated Health Specialists Are you living with chronic pain? It can have a profound impact on mental health. But there are solutions. Read more.

This month, we're talking about pain and mental health (look out for our upcoming blog soon).

Did you know that CBT has a mindfulness-based sister? MBCT can be a powerful tool to combat chronic pain and improve mental health. Learn more about it here.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for Depression and Anxiety - Integrated Health Specialists Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) can make an incredible difference in the lives of those living with depression and anxiety.

As the year ends and we all start making plans for 2024, here are some great ways to make it your best year yet.

4 Different Ways to Be Healthy in the New Year - Integrated Health Specialists New year, new you? Are you tired of the same old New Year's resolutions? Here are 4 different ways to be healthy in the new year.