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I’m a psychologist, and these are the stress & anxiety-busting tools I can’t live without.
We all live busy lives, full of stress, anxiety and regular doses of the unexpected. When we need guidance or support with life-stuff, we turn to our psychologists and mental health practitioners. But what do our psychologists do to take care of themselves and live aligned to their values when life gets nuts? -
Finding a fresh start out of iso (journalling activities to reflect on your time in lockdown)
With the help of Mary Hoang, Indigo’s founder and head psychologist, we’ve compiled some journalling activities below to help you reflect on your experience in isolation, and use those reflections to positively shape your life ahead. Our community has also shared some of their own experiences, which may also resonate with you in your personal reflection. -
Why relationships might feel tough right now
Feeling like your relationships are a bit of an uphill slog at the moment? You're not alone. When dealing with our own personal challenges, it can feel tough to show up completely, in empathetic and supportive ways, for those around us. But here's how we can try... -
6 tips to support a friend who’s feeling anxious
If you're noticing you've got a friend or family member who's feeling pretty anxious right now and are keen to support them, here are 6 tips to help you show up for your loved ones in genuine and supportive ways, during this uncertain and unstable time. -
Bulk Billing your Indigo Session
The Indigo Project are now offering bulk billing for your online therapy sessions with us. This means you do not have to pay anything out-of-pocket, making mental health support accessible even when you’re experiencing financial hardship. -
7 tips to manage anxiety (when deep breaths just aren’t cutting it)
If you're struggling to manage your anxiety at this time - you are not alone. There are lots of resources and strategies out there at the moment, but here are a few we've compiled if you're keen for a few alternative approaches... -
Some important news from Mary, our founder…
It has been a testing time for many across the world in light of COVID-19, with many families and businesses affected, and I felt it was important to reach out to you and to update you on the impacts on Indigo. -
Facing fear when shit gets real
It’s pretty tough to live in the now right now. When the future looms large with unpleasant possibilities and our present situation appears to continuously remind us of all that’s chaotic and uncertain. “Don’t be afraid”, “no need to panic” and “you need to calm down” are hearty battle cries from well-meaning folks who aren’t partial to anxiety or are trying to subtly soothe themselves. But denying the reality of our feelings during this time does a great dishonour to our emotional wellbeing and lived experience. -
Understanding therapy styles
When heading into therapy, it can be overwhelming to read about all the different styles of therapy that you might encounter with your practitioner. Lots of articles about therapeutic styles (or modalities as they’re also known) are often written for the practitioners/psychologists/counsellors and not that easy for those who are undertaking the therapy (without a psychology or counselling degree) to understand. -
I will do anything for (self) love, but I wont do that.
Many of us fantasise about a life in which we are grounded, calm, and able to move about in the world with purpose and compassion. Wouldn’t it be such a luxury to not dissolve into an anxious puddle every time you have an important work deadline? Or to not sizzle like a stress sausage trying to keep your living space and family life in some kind of order? Or not to sink deep into a pool of disappointment and disillusion when thinking about your current life and the one you’d prefer to be living?
