Alexandra Wilson

By Alex Wilson, accredited mental health social worker Building long–term happiness can feel like it takes forever – but there is good news! There are three skills you can practice …

by Alex Wilson, accredited mental health social worker Mental health care is once again featuring predominantly in Australian media at the moment, following acts of aggression allegedly perpetrated by people …

by Alex Wilson, accredited mental health social worker There has been a lot of trauma reported in the news recently, including an incident in Bondi that was highly traumatic for …

By Alexandra Wilson (AMHSW; CSW; MAASW; BSW Usyd) Raising teenagers is difficult at the best of times, but even more so if your teen is struggling with mental health or …

Complex PTSD has been attracting increased attention in recent times, and understanding this mental health condition can help us understand the brain and mental health recovery in important ways. The …

By Alexandra Wilson (AMHSW; CSW; MAASW; BSW Usyd) Unpleasant emotions are, well…unpleasant! Fear, sadness, hurt, pain, shame, loneliness etc can all feel horrible and trigger strong urges to try to …

By Alexandra Wilson (AMHSW; CSW; MAASW; BSW Usyd) Knowing how to be a good listener is a skill many people struggle with. Being a good listener requires practice and an …

By Alexandra Wilson (AMHSW; CSW; MAASW; BSW Usyd) The new year is a time many people reflect on their goals, and identify areas they want to grow or improve. Reflection …

By Alexandra Wilson (AMHSW; CSW; MAASW; BSW Usyd) People and relationships are a source of joy, but can also trigger of range of difficult emotions. The holidays can be a …

By Alexandra Wilson (AMHSW; CSW; MAASW; BSW Usyd) When people reach out for mental health support, they’re often looking for ways to reduce or eliminate unpleasant emotional states. Fear, anxiety, …