DR AUDREY TANG (CPsychol)
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Audrey Tang
- Mar 18
- 5 min
Do you seek out drama? Why some of us are comfortable with "chaos"
We say we don't want it, and yet we always seem to be "fire-fighting", not just in our lives, but on behalf of those around us.
Audrey Tang
- Mar 17
- 5 min
Help is there, but empowerment is too...we need to do our bit to achieve what we want
there is a lot that can be done to help whatever predicament we find ourselves in - BUT we need to take some responsibility ourselves
Audrey Tang
- Dec 21, 2021
- 9 min
Making emotions work for you
“Just calm down” – nothing teaches a young child “it’s not ok to have emotions” as seemingly innocuous phrases such as this.
Audrey Tang
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
The many benefits of music
Research has shown that music has the power to stimulate the pleasure centres in our brain, notably the neuro-transmitter dopamine.
Audrey Tang
- Nov 30, 2021
- 6 min
How effective are external tools to support internal work? (A look at Anxiety rings)
Displacing emotional intensity to reduce it is also common – an “anxiety ring” would potentially blend both release and “grounding”.
Audrey Tang
- Nov 29, 2021
- 7 min
Is the "milk of human kindness" going off?
Sometimes being kind is simply doing what is expected or agreed to...it's not about giving more than you have!
Audrey Tang
- Nov 24, 2021
- 3 min
Managing Uncertainty
While some things are out of our control, there are ways in which we can reclaim our agency and create a buffer to stress
Audrey Tang
- Nov 18, 2021
- 4 min
Crisis fatigue and ways to manage
remember that while there really is magic in the (fresh) air, you need to experience it regularly to see lasting changes!
Audrey Tang
- Aug 27, 2021
- 6 min
Shutting the door on imposter syndrome
"Despite outstanding accomplishments [those] with Imposter Phenomenon believe they are not bright & anyone who thinks so has been fooled."
Audrey Tang
- Aug 2, 2021
- 5 min
What kind of person does that?! (Self compassion in practice!)
Self compassion because the person who DOES have to like me...is the one that has to live with me...ME!!
Audrey Tang
- Jul 30, 2021
- 4 min
Phobias - what they are and how to stop them taking over your life!
Phobias are one of those topics which always make for a good "...and finally" segment - light hearted but relevant for support.
Audrey Tang
- Jul 1, 2021
- 5 min
How to "Bounce back" from failure...and even bounce higher!
How to bounce back from failure...and bounce HIGHER! Elements of this piece are quoted in the Independent.
Audrey Tang
- Jun 2, 2021
- 5 min
Empathy, Sympathy or Projection!?
Empathy does not mean we need to take responsibility for others’ emotions or interpretations, but it is the key building block of compassion
Audrey Tang
- Apr 28, 2021
- 5 min
The ABC of building resilience
The world is set up with "quick fixes" to generate "hits" of faux happiness, by committing to healthy practices we create something lasting
Audrey Tang
- Apr 6, 2021
- 6 min
10 ways to get through the last weeks of lockdown
keep that motivation going by consciously making sure that this behaviour leads me towards my ideal (rather than away from it.)
Audrey Tang
- Mar 17, 2021
- 5 min
"Slow but OK" is good when it comes to progress
We fear to "press pause" in case we lose out, or miss out; we over-commit because we fear those who ask will go elsewhere; "busy" is good
Audrey Tang
- Mar 15, 2021
- 4 min
6 habits to THRIVE
Building resilience is not just about helping you survive crisis. It can give you that extra boost to thrive. Why stop at normal?
Audrey Tang
- Mar 1, 2021
- 4 min
A simple affirmation to avoid self-righteousness
when we are let down, or put out in some way, an automatic negative thought may well be "Is it (because of) me?!"
Audrey Tang
- Jan 21, 2021
- 6 min
While external support helps, learn to power up your own restorative emotional and mental strength
For all the practical skills we learned growing up; most of us have not been formally taught how to restore our sense of balance and harmony
Audrey Tang
- Jan 20, 2021
- 4 min
Ask people what THEY want, and assert your role in relation to that
Being explicit with your wants is helpful for two reasons:
You both know the realistic starting point
You can decide on your input
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