Category Archives: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Heading into 2020 with 20/20 Vision

Posted on December 15, 2019 by thesamemountain

There’s a range of narratives I could tell about this year. 2019 has been the year of some immense career highlights, with presentations at national and international conferences. A sensational year of being a proud mother and partner, complete with … Continue reading →

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My Husband is Not the Problem

Posted on June 25, 2018 by thesamemountain

The thing that I see the most is that perpetrating men are loud and virulent across social media platforms – and many, many (not all) kind, generous, beautiful men are silent. If you are with us, we need to know you are there. Continue reading →

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How to talk to your kid about seeing a Psych

Posted on October 10, 2016 by thesamemountain

This would have to be one of the questions I’m asked most often by concerned parents.  They have reached the point of deciding psychologist support is a useful step for their child, but Oh!  How to broach that topic???  It’s … Continue reading →

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Tasting Freedom – and why this is my last Blog Post ever.

Posted on August 1, 2016 by thesamemountain

There’s this moment when I’m flying down the hill, wind in my face, blue sky above me, and I notice this thought passing by – that this is it, THIS is tasting freedom.  It’s exhilarating, and not just because I’ve … Continue reading →

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Stuff that Definitely Doesn’t Suck – a review of Ben Sedley’s “Stuff that Sucks”

Posted on May 2, 2016 by thesamemountain

I don’t know what your reading list is like – maybe it’s a little like mine. Last year, I was super excited to hear a colleague of mine had his book published.  What a magnificent achievement.  Then I looked at … Continue reading →

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It’s not the boundaries that matter

Posted on February 20, 2016 by thesamemountain

I’m at a business lunch talking with a stranger.  He’s a father of two, and he looks at me intently and asks “How do we keep our children safe?  How do we protect them from all there is out there?” … Continue reading →

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An Answer to the “War on [Pretty Much Everything]” – reviewing Anthony Biglan’s “The Nurture Effect”

Posted on June 13, 2015 by thesamemountain

There’s this mother sitting before me and she tries to stem the tears. It’s been weeks since her son has been to school. We’ve been tracking this for a while, her and I – and today her exhaustion is palpable. … Continue reading →

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5 Steps to Increase Kids’ Veggie Eating (evidence from an exciting new study)

Posted on February 23, 2015 by thesamemountain

It must be just about every parent’s struggle – the constant attempts to increase the vegetable intake of our little bundles o’ joy, through their toddler years and beyond.  Often it starts out fine – many the smug mother of … Continue reading →

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Kids starting school? How to Survive School Mum Anxiety

Posted on January 5, 2015 by thesamemountain

* This one’s for the ladies – School Dads are a different kettle of fish all together *  “So I was watching this show, and there’s this psychologist – no psychiatrist -,” “Or clairvoyant, whatever,” I interject. We all laugh.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Thriving through the School Holidays

Posted on December 1, 2014 by thesamemountain

It’s nearly here – that gorgeous six-week break at the end of the school year.  It’s a time I look forward to SOOO MUCH!!  I LOVE the extra time with my little people… oh, and that break from the school-day routine!! … Continue reading →

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