Chris and Rowan are joined by Dr Juliet Trail, who has done extensive research on networks and how networks can optimally function. We discuss the different types of networks we… Read more »
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Drawing on Synchronicity to Promote Client Wellbeing
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Strategies for Managing Kids’ Anxiety & School Refusal with Nahanni Sutton
Stress tips for kids… Parenting can be so stressful. How can we best help our kids when their mental health is challenged? Psychologist Nahanni Sutton chats to Angie Hilton giving… Read more »
Watch VideoHow to Talk to Your Kids About Suicide
How to talk to your kids about suicide. Angie Hilton talks with clinical psychologist Chris Mackey about what to say during the important conversation with your kids about suicide. We… Read more »
Watch VideoLooking Back at Season Three of Destination Happiness
Angie sits down with Chris Mackey to discuss some of the highlights from season three of Destination Happiness. This clip was taken from season 3, episode 13 of Destination Happiness.
Watch VideoPractical Tips for Finding Your Meaning and Purpose
Angie Hilton sits down with clinical psychologist Chris Mackey to discuss some ways to assist you in finding the meaning and purpose in your life. Reflecting on the main things… Read more »
Watch VideoThe Importance of Acceptance in Managing Anxiety and Depression
One of the things that you commonly find as a psychologist, is that when someone presents with anxiety or depression, feelings of shame or non-acceptance can lead to that person… Read more »
Watch VideoStrategies for Dealing with Addictions
Dealing with addictions involves more than just willpower. It also involves having practical strategies which can assist a person to get a greater return from their efforts in reducing or… Read more »
Watch VideoSeason 3 Audience Q and A – Destination Happiness
Angie Hilton sits down with clinical psychologist Chris Mackey to answer your questions. Is it ever ok to walk away from family members? My anxiety is so bad, I can… Read more »
Watch VideoHow to Improve Your Relationship with the Five Love Languages
Angie Hilton sits down with clinical psychologist Chris Mackey to discuss ways of improving your relationship, the five love languages. The five love languages are: words of affirmation, quality time,… Read more »
Watch VideoThe Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Spirituality
Angie Hilton sits down with clinical psychologist Chris Mackey to discuss the health benefits of spirituality. Spirituality can be seen as a private thing, so may not often be discussed… Read more »
Watch VideoPositive Ways of Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Clinical Psychologist Chris Mackey discusses some ways to respond to the threat of COVID-19 by applying some of the principles of positive psychology. Next – see a blog with further… Read more »
Watch VideoChris Mackey and Associates Switches to Telehealth Psychology
Principal Psychologist Chris Mackey describes recent changes made at Chris Mackey and Associates in response to social distancing measures put in place. After operating for over 25 years as exclusively… Read more »
Watch VideoBilateral Stimulation – Anxiety Release App Demonstration
Chris Mackey demonstrates how he introduces a therapy intervention called “bilateral stimulation” to clients. According to Mackey, this technique is the single most helpful intervention he has yet encountered for… Read more »
Watch VideoHow to Manage Panic Attacks
Panic attacks represent one of the more common difficulties for which people seek psychological treatment. Panic attacks involve a sudden bout of anxiety or intense fear in the absence of… Read more »
Watch VideoHow to Deal with Suicidal Thoughts
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey provides some practical tips for when someone is having suicidal thoughts. It’s important to have a way to deal with suicidal thoughts. Roughly 1 in 3… Read more »
Watch VideoConnecting with Coincidence with Dr Bernie Beitman – Synchronicity and Positive Mental Health
The YouTube clip above is of Chris’s podcast interview with the host of Connecting with Coincidence, Dr Bernie Beitman MD. Dr. Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to… Read more »
Watch VideoSynchronicity Interview – Beyond 50 Radio
The link below leads to a youtube clip of Chris’s radio interview on synchronicity with Daniel Davis of Beyond 50 radio in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday 2nd March 2016. It includes such themes as… Read more »
Watch VideoSynchronicity talk by Chris Mackey at C.G.Jung Society of Melbourne
This is a talk by Chris Mackey, clinical psychologist and author, on his book, Synchronicity: Empower your life with the gift of coincidence at the C.G.Jung Society of Melbourne on… Read more »
Watch VideoHow to Face a Driving Phobia with Exposure Therapy
With the help of clinical psychologist Chris Mackey, television presenter, Angie Hilton faces her phobia of driving on the Great Ocean Road. (Series 2, episode 4 of Destination Happiness) See https://www.chrismackey.com.au/resources/ for… Read more »
Watch VideoSeeing Dyslexia Differently: Why it’s Not Just a Disadvantage
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses why conditions such as dyslexia, bi-polar disorder and autism are not just a disadvantage. There are many famous people throughout history who had dyslexia, such… Read more »
Watch VideoTips for Ageing Well
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses some tips for ageing well. Ageing well physically and ageing well mentally go hand in hand. Many activities that are beneficial for the way we… Read more »
Watch VideoThe Benefits of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey presents some of the benefits of having Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. ADHD can, at times, negatively impact on people’s learning, well being and… Read more »
Watch VideoWhat is Flow State and How Can it Be Accessed?
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses the concept of flow and how you can access it yourself. Being in a state of flow is when we’re fully absorbed in what we’re… Read more »
Watch VideoHow to Build Your Emotional Resilience
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses ways in which you can develop your emotional resilience. Learning to be more resilient can boost our defences for when one of life’s curve balls… Read more »
Watch VideoThe Importance of Building Your Tribe
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses the importance of building your tribe. When you find the people who you share interests and passions with, it’s important to cultivate those relationships as… Read more »
Watch VideoWhat is Anxiety and How Can it Be Treated?
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses what anxiety is and how it can be treated. Feelings of anxiety can be nature’s way of protecting us from situations that threaten our survival,… Read more »
Watch VideoTips For Focussing Attention
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses how we can develop our ability to focus attention. This clip was taken from series 2, episode 3 of Destination Happiness.
Watch VideoHow to Improve Your Self-Acceptance
Clinical Psychologist Chris Mackey discusses some ways to improve your overall level of self-acceptance. This clip was taken from series 2, episode 2 of Destination Happiness.
Watch VideoHow Setting Goals Can Improve Your Wellbeing
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses the importance of setting goals and intentions for our overall wellbeing. This clip was taken from series 2, episode 1 of Destination Happiness.
Watch VideoHow to Find and Use Your Character Strengths
Television presenter Angie Hilton and clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discuss how to find your character strengths signature as well as some practical ways to apply the results. The character strengths… Read more »
Watch VideoHow to Use Synchronicity to Learn From Depression
Clinical psychologist and author of Synchronicity: Empower Your Life with the Gift of Coincidence, Chris Mackey, discusses how he’s used synchronicity to reframe periods of mental illness in his own… Read more »
Watch VideoRising Above Bullying – One Teen’s Story
With a name like Max Green, it’s no surprise golf is a favourite pass-time for one young Australian, but it also plays a more important role in helping facilitate Max’s… Read more »
Watch VideoWhat is Post-Traumatic Stress? Treating PTSD
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses how to manage post-traumatic stress. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition associated with lingering painful memories of trauma which the sufferer tries to block out… Read more »
Watch VideoManaging Anger and Aggression
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses how to manage with strong feelings of anger and aggression. If you are experiencing persistent feelings of anger or outbursts of aggression, it’s important to… Read more »
Watch VideoTwo Layers of Psychological Distress
When people seek therapy for a problem, often there are two layers to the issue they’re confronting. There is the psychological problem itself, such as anxiety or depression. But there… Read more »
Watch VideoThree Coping Alternatives for Problem Situations
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses three coping alternatives for dealing with ongoing distress associated with a difficult situation, such as problems in a job or relationship. The three basic coping… Read more »
Watch VideoWhen Facing a Crisis – The Four Stages of Change
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses the four stages of change associated with going through a period of crisis. These stages are crisis, the dark night of the soul (depression), breakthrough… Read more »
Watch VideoFacing Core Fears
Clinical psychologist Chris Mackey discusses the three core fears that are often associated with anxiety and depression. These three core fears relate to a fear of failure, a fear of… Read more »
Watch VideoHow to Identify and Use Your Signature Character Strengths
Chris Mackey discusses the benefits to identifying and utilising your top character strengths.
Watch VideoHow to Avoid Burnout
Chris Mackey discusses what causes burnout and how you can avoid it.
Watch VideoIs Synchronicity Scientific?
Where to Find Information About Synchronicity
How to Draw on Synchronicity
Chris Mackey’s Personal Examples of Synchronicity
How Synchronicity Saved a Life
Using Synchronicity in Clinical Practice
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The Benefits of Being Aware of Synchronicity
What is Synchronicity?
Chris Mackey Introduction – Watkins Publishing
Mental Health in the workplace
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Stress Tips
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Destination Happiness Series 1 Preview
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