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Lifeworks Psychology Australia is excited to welcome a new member, of a different kind, to our team! Meet Remy. A therapy-dog-in-training with our Clinical Psychologist Coleen van Wyk. In addition to being a warm, empathic, highly experienced psychologist, Coleen is also a dog lover and proud new mama to the beautiful Remy. Coleen has seen

Parents of young children often lament that their kids are not good at playing independently. Here are a few tips that might help. Do you think that you, or your child, would benefit from the support of a psychologist? Call or email Lifeworks Psychology today – (08) 9382 3645 admin@lifeworkspsych.com.au

Most kids thrive on routine. The predictability of routine can help kids feel safe and calm and give them confidence that the adults in their lives know what’s going on. Obviously, the school holidays are a disruption to normal term-time routine. Some kids love the extra flexibility and ‘down time’ whereas other kids get bored

Learning to complete maths tasks can be a challenging process for many children. Having difficulty making progress in maths does not necessarily mean that a child has a specific learning disorder in maths. There are a number of reasons that a child finds it challenging including poor maths instruction, less practice with skills than peers,

Learning to write can be a difficult process for many children. It involves both cognitive and physical skills. Producing writing is a complex process that requires co-ordination of motor processes (handwriting), language skills, and literacy skills. Some children find learning to write more challenging than their peers, even when provided with appropriate teaching and instruction.

Learning to read can be a difficult process for many children. Reading is an academic skill that needs systematic and careful teaching, as well as the opportunity for supported practice. Some children find the process of learning to read more challenging than their peers, even when provided with appropriate teaching and instruction. These children may

When you start to investigate concerns about your child’s learning the different terms used can be confusing. In Australia, Specific Learning Disorder, is the official diagnostic name for learning disabilities which are commonly known as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. What are learning difficulties? When given effective instruction most children learn the fundamental skills required to

We all want the best for our children – that they are happy, make friends, and do their best at school. As your child progresses through school it may become apparent that they are having difficulty with learning or making progress in one learning area. When this happens, an assessment may be beneficial in pinpointing

Your precious child has received diagnosis of a disability. It is completely normal for you to experience a range of emotions including sadness, grief, relief and overwhelm as you process this news (see our blog post What do I do with a Diagnosis?). Your child may now be eligible for NDIS. NDIS is an insurance

Have you heard of Perth Kids Hub? If you need therapy or medical services for your child including psychology, assessment, speech pathology, occupational therapy, or paediatrics go to Perth Kids Hub to find a practitioner to meet your child’s needs. Perth Kid’s hub is such a great one-stop-shop for parents in Perth. Thanks Pia for

Psychologist with immediate availability in Shenton Park! We are pleased to announce the addition of Leigh Thomas to the Lifeworks team. Leigh is a highly experienced, warm, empathic, approachable psychologist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and parent support. Leigh can help you with She is also a board approved supervisor and

A psychologist is a health professional who has studied the brain, mental health, human behaviour, emotions, and relationships. They can diagnose mental health conditions and are trained in effective (evidence based) therapies to treat these conditions with the aim of improving the overall health, function and happiness of their clients. Psychologists can also conduct assessments

It can often be a long and difficult process to get your child formally diagnosed with a condition. During this process it is completely normal for you to experience many different emotions including anxiety, fear, sadness, grief, overwhelm, guilt and even relief. Often after a diagnosis is received, people ask me what they now ‘do’

What is a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan? A GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (also known as GP Mental Health care Plan) is a plan written up by a GP for people with a mental health condition. Mental health conditions include, but are not limited to anxiety, depression, and attention deficit disorders. With a Mental