Category Performers / Presenters
Evidenced Based Exam Preparation Tips From A Psychologist
Let’s face it. Exams can be anxiety provoking and challenging. Many clients experience issues with exams such as stress and anxiety as they go about their preparation, destructive patterns of procrastination, or crushing feelings of failure if they don’t pass…
Insights from the 2019 International Symposium on Performance Science
Attuned Psychology has a focus on performance psychology, which is why I recently attended the 2019 International Symposium on Performance Science in Melbourne at the Conservatorium of Music. It was an insightful experience to learn from, discuss and debate all…
Fear of public speaking; a personal experience
Public speaking, hated by many…around 25% of us in fact, definitely detested by me…and I had to do it. A fear of public speaking, or Glossophobia (it’s cool, geeky name that no-one actually seems to use) is incredibly common. It…
Could perfectionism be harming your joy of dance?
In the world of dance, striving for perfection may be a cultural norm. Dancers get praised for the illusion of ‘perfection’ they create on the stage, teachers seek to cultivate it with displays of technical precision, and the focus of…
Why didn’t I get the job? The not so hidden perils of anxiety
Job interview anxiety continues to be a struggle for many candidates in the job interview. As a result, many of us dread job interviews and experience negative thoughts about our performance in the days leading up to it. Despite this,…
Mad March… the challenges for entertainers
Right now as we speak thousands of performers are participating in the Adelaide Fringe Festival and are facing the excitement and challenge of performing and showcasing their talents. Some are facing their first show ever at a festival and the…
Do New Year’s Resolutions actually help us achieve a content and fulfilling life?
Do New Years Resolutions actually work? No doubt right now I’m guessing you are tempted, like many of us to set some New Years resolutions to ensure 2017 is a much better year. I don’t know about you but I…
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf – 7 steps to work with adrenalin surges when you perform
With the recent Rio Olympics coming to a close, it seems timely to explore what every-day Australians might be able to take away from the world class event. Are the gains from striving for world standard sporting and artistic heights…
Attuned Psychology Welcomes a new Practitioner from the States
Attuned Psychology is pleased to introduce you to Dr. Alexandra Guhde, our newest team member. Trained and licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in California, Alexandra arrives in North Adelaide well-versed in helping clients work through experiences of trauma, anxiety, and…
Is your psychologist a good fit for you?: 10 questions to ask yourself.
In my last blog: “Does your psychologist truly get you? – What really makes therapy work – A psychologist’s reflection” I explored the power of the therapeutic relationship and what I have learned over the years as to what makes…