I like to think of psychotherapy like prescribing medication and like medication, there is a prescription for each condition (e.g., depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, etc.). Much like the prescriptions for physical health conditions, you will find some treatments work better than others, depending on the individual. You will also find that the prescriptions for psychological conditions are based on extensive … Read More
Let’s talk about lunches – by Tania Logan, Dietitian and Diabetes Educator
The children are all back at school, everyone else is back to work, and life is starting to resemble some sort of routine again. I must confess though, one of my least favourite everyday routines, is making lunches. I struggle with keeping things quick, healthy, and interesting, and I know I am not the only one. Making lunches is a … Read More
Zucchini slice – by Tania Logan, Dietitian and Diabetes Educator
5 eggs 1 cup self-raising flour, sifted 2 zucchini, peeled and grated 2 carrots, peeled and grated 6 shallots, washed, trimmed and finely sliced 1 cup grated cheddar cheese ¼ cup olive oil Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 30 x 20cm lamington pan. Beat the eggs in a large bowl until combined. Add the flour and beat … Read More
Roasted sweet potato and asparagus frittata – – by Tania Logan, Dietitian and Diabetes Educator
2 sweet potato 1 bunch of asparagus 2 leek 1 tbsp canola oil 6 eggs 1/3 cup milk Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease an 8 cup capacity ovenproof dish, and line with baking paper. Peel the sweet potato and cut into 2 – 3 cm cubes. Wash and trim the ends from the asparagus. Cut each spear into … Read More
Hasselback potatoes – by Tania Logan, Dietitian and Diabetes Educator
8 large, white skinned potatoes 2 tbsp canola oil 2 tbsp butter, melted 1/3 cup chives, snipped Salt for seasoning Pre heat the oven to 200 oC . Peel the potatoes and halve length ways. Place one half of a potato, cut side down, on a chopping board. Without cutting all the way through the potato, make thin … Read More
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO EMOTION FOCUSED COUPLES THERAPY (EFCT)
When couples fight about things like “he never does the dishes when I ask him, he never listens to me when I’m talking, she constantly nags me” the feelings underneath these complaints are “he is never there for me, I feel like I’m not important to him, I feel like what I do is never good enough for her”. The … Read More
5 ways to help improve your health in 2017 by Dietitian, Diabetes Educator Tania Logan
Are you one of the 50% of Australians that made a new year’s resolution this year? Was it related to losing weight or improving your health? Did you know that only around 10% of new year’s resolutions actually succeed? So why do we persevere every year? For many people, the new year brings with it the opportunity to start again, … Read More
How to stick to your New Year resolutions mindfully!
As we head into another new year, we are again confronted with new and/or old (and yet unachieved) New Years’ resolutions. We may even wonder if it’s possible to change what we perceive as ‘bad habits’ after having unsuccessfully attempted to change them many times in the past. Sometimes it is our mind that keeps us locked into old patterns. … Read More
Wishing you a Mindful, Merry Christmas by Loretta Murphy & Dr Ilze Grobler
As we approach Christmas/New Year people report experiencing not only a festive spirit, but also increased levels of stress. The pressure of striving to attain a “happy” mood state at this time of the year can be quite exhausting. We are surrounded by people who love Christmas, decorations abound, Christmas carols are playing and parties are being held. But what … Read More
Carrot and Zucchini Muffins
These delicious vegetable muffins are perfect for a picnic lunch or the weekday lunch box. Carrot and zucchini muffins (makes 12) 2 cups self raising flour 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1 zucchini, grated 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives ¾ cup milk ½ cup olive oil 2 eggs Cracked pepper for seasoning 1. Preheat the oven to 200oC. Lightly grease … Read More