Do you smoke and think you’re not addicted?
Most smokers believe that their smoking is ‘just a habit’ and that they’re not addicted. Addiction however, is made up of 3 parts: the physiological dependency to nicotine habitual connections [...]
Transforming the behaviour change conversation the motivational interviewing way (Lifestyle Medicine Conference Presentation)
We were thrilled to have presented our work with Melbourne University at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference in May 2020. Our presentation at the conference highlighted our 2 day training program [...]
Quit for a year and you could save over $13,000!
Have you noticed that the price of cigarettes have recently increased? As part of the tobacco excise, the price for a 25 pack of cigarettes increased by 12.5% on the [...]
National Diabetes Week: The importance of protecting your mental health
Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia... National Diabetes Week (12 – 18 July) is not only focusing on raising awareness about the importance of early [...]
World No Tobacco Day 2020: An opportunity to quit for good!
Every year on the 31 May, World No Tobacco Day is celebrated across the world. It is a day that raises the profile of the health risks of smoking, and [...]
Are you feeling less productive in self-isolation? Is this causing you stress?
In an instance, our lives changed. One moment it was business as usual, going to work, catching up with loved ones, spending weekends away, going out to the movies or just [...]
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed as a result of COVID-19?
A new year often brings with it new beginnings and new opportunities, but 2020 has started on a distressing note. With devastating bushfires raging across Australia and with the Australian Government declaring a [...]
The art of ballroom dancing – how to motivate your clients towards change through motivational interviewing
Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based counselling method and approach, that is client-centered, focused and goal orientated. It is a collaborative approach that supports the client’s own personal values and concerns, [...]
Could you have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and not even know it?
Up to 500,000 Australians are living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and don’t even know it. Could this be you? National Diabetes Week (14 – 20 July) is focusing on raising [...]
Is stress affecting your health and wellbeing? Six tips to help you manage
Stress is a common and universal experience, but too much stress can impact one’s health and wellbeing. Without relief, excessive stress can lead to a range of undesirable outcomes. Are [...]