Have you ever wondered why you might crave external validation? how you can hold back the tears when you don't receive it ? or even how to engage in validation yourself ? Our latest episode of Psych Up answers all these questions and more providing a psychologists perspective to external validation with our managing director Oliver. For more mental health advice and information: Follow us on Instagram @veretis_aus Visit our website www.veretis.com.au
Nov 13, 2022•11 min
Have you ever encountered someone who significantly reduces your emotional energy ? Someone who makes you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or drained in their presence ? If so you may have encountered an energy vampire ! Our latest episode is here to help, providing helpful tips from our psychologists Annie and Grant discussing how to spot and protect yourself from these energy vampires. For more mental health advice and information: Follow us on Instagram @veretis_aus Visit our website www.veretis.c...
Oct 25, 2022•19 min
In episode 62 of Psych Up we talk all about the psychology behind ghosting with Veretis psychologist Sara. We explore why we ghost, how this impacts mental heath, the ways to cope with being ghosted and the different approaches we can take to avoid ghosting others. For more mental health advice and information: Follow us on Instagram @veretis_aus Visit our website www.veretis.com.au
Oct 13, 2022•10 min
In this episode, we talk emotional control with Veretis Psychologist Mitchell. We explore why we try to control our emotions, how this impacts our health and the techniques to practice emotional control in a healthy and manageable way. For more mental health advice and information: Follow us on Instagram @veretis_aus Visit our website www.veretis.com.au
Sep 29, 2022•6 min
In this episode, we talk to Veretis psychologist Oliver about releasing suppressed emotions. We explore where these suppressed emotions go, how we can identify that we are suppressing our emotions, the consequences that may arise and the techniques we can use to emotionally deal with difficult situations. For more mental health advice and information: Follow us on Instagram @veretis_aus Visit our website www.veretis.com.au...
Sep 21, 2022•11 min
In episode 59 of Psych Up! Veretis psychologist Mitch discusses compassion overload, how it poses a threat to an individuals mental health and the strategies to prevent reaching the compassion fatigue stage. For more mental health advice and information: Follow us on Instagram @veretis_aus Visit our website www.veretis.com.au
Aug 18, 2022•8 min
In this special edition episode of Psych Up, our Managing Director Oliver speaks to Doctoral Research Fellow, Rose Boyle. Rose is completing her PhD in Criminology and Sociology at the University of Oslo, where they discuss her research focusing on substance abuse disorder treatment in the Norwegian prison system. During her research Rose has conducted ethnographic fieldwork in high-security prisons interviewing both people in prison, and prison healthcare staff. Rose provides insight into how s...
Aug 10, 2022•32 min
In this episode of Psych Up, we talk to Veretis psychologist, Annie about compassion fatigue. Annie provides deep insight into the warning signs, how she personally overcomes this fatigue and advises the ways we can refind our compassion when experiencing this fatigue. For more mental health advice and information: Follow us on Instagram @veretis_aus Visit our website www.veretis.com.au
Aug 10, 2022•7 min
'A story so relevant and real, it has been hailed refreshingly beautiful.' In this episode, we interview a Special guest, Zac Hodge. We interviewed Zac last year where he shared his story with us, expressing his identity crisis, steps he took to confront his crisis and strategies that helped him through his journey. He also introduced his book, 'Come Undone', which has now been published and released under the pen name Xavier James. In this episode we discuss with Zac, individuality, what it mea...
Jul 25, 2022•16 min
‘Be the person who inspires others to be their individual self’ In this episode of Psych Up! Veretis provisional psychologist Rikeya provides insight into individuality and identity, highlighting the importance and impact on ourselves and others. Rikeya also discusses how individuality and identity can be encouraged in the workplace, and what to do if these are not being recognised. For more mental health advice and information: Follow us on Instagram @veretis_aus Visit our website www.veretis.c...
Jul 13, 2022•9 min
In episode 55 of our Psych Up series, Veretis psychologist Mitch explores how we can bring laughter into the workplace, discussing the steps of approaching humour and what employees and leaders can do to encourage laughter in the work environment. For more mental health advice and information: Follow us on Instagram @veretis_aus Visit our website www.veretis.com.au
Jun 20, 2022•9 min
In episode 53 of our Psych Up series, Veretis psychologist and former Australian representative Rachel, discusses mental and physical health in sport, exploring the most common risks that arise and the strategies individuals and teams can implement to battle these risks. For more mental health advice and information: Follow us on Instagram @veretis_aus Visit our website www.veretis.com.au
Jun 09, 2022•12 min
In episode 54 of our Veretis Psych Up Podcast series, Tiana interviews one of our in house psychologists, Andrew on the topic of everyday laughter. They discuss the importance and benefits of laughter as well as strategies on how to bring laughter into your everyday routine and life.
Jun 07, 2022•8 min
In episode 52 of Psych Up! Tiana and Grant discuss signs of an imbalance between mental and physical health, how to balance these areas within a workplace and tips on asking for help.
May 06, 2022•15 min•Ep. 52
In Episode 51 of our Psych Up! Series, our Head of Forensic Services, Andrew, is interviewed on the topic of 'Narcissism in the Workplace'. The discussion explores how to navigate narcissism in co-workers and leaders, how narcissistic personality types can affect the workplace, signs and identifiers to look out for, and some general knowledge about Narcissistic Personality Disorder. This intent of this episode is to provide general information - if you are seeking formal diagnosis or specific in...
Apr 22, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In episode 50 of our Veretis Psych Up Podcast Series, one of our provisional psychologists, Madi is interviewed on the topic, 'Red Flags of Manipulation'. The discussion covers signs you are being manipulated, the different types of manipulation and how to break free from this manipulation you may be experiencing as well as discussing the other side to manipulation, the manipulator. Madi identifies how to recognise manipulative tendencies in yourself and provides strategies on how to combat thes...
Apr 04, 2022•9 min
In episode 49 of our Veretis Psych Up Podcast series, one of our provisional psychologists, Rikeya is interviewed on the topic, strength in togetherness. She explores togetherness, how it impacts our mental health, why it is important, the impact COVID has had on togetherness and how to encourage individuals who might feel anxious to reach out and find a sense of belonging and community.
Mar 21, 2022•17 min
In this Episode #48 of Psych Up!, clinician Evie talks through what International Women's Day means for women's mental health, and in the context of our March topic of togetherness. International Women's Day is a great time for self reflection and thinking about what gender means to you - as well as how this works together with the society we live in.
Mar 11, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Episode 47 of our Psych Up Podcast series explores the importance of community in the practice of groundedness. Our special guest, Grant Brecht, Head of Clinical and Consulting Services here at Veretis emphasises how community provides a sense of support and connectedness along with purpose and meaning. Individuals are more likely to experience higher levels of anxiety and depressive disorders when they don't engage with others or if they don't have activities to look forward to on a daily basis...
Feb 15, 2022•11 min
In this podcast we explore vulnerability, how it is present in groundedness, the benefits of adopting vulnerability in your life and finally strategies on how to be vulnerable in a beneficial way!
Jan 31, 2022•9 min
In episode 45 we explored the importance of reflecting over the past year whilst preparing ourselves for the coming year. Fiona takes us through strategies to really reflect on the past, how to rest and rejuvenate and finally create our vision for 2022.
Dec 08, 2021•18 min
In Episode 44 of our Psych Up podcast series, we discuss the ways we can support others during the Christmas period. Kate and Mitch, both psychologists here at Veretis highlight the challenges some people face during Christmas, the signs someone might be struggling and how to support them if they are.
Dec 06, 2021•12 min
In episode 43 of our Psych Up podcast series! We interview one of our Provisional Psychologists Mitch about the concept of Flow and the ways it can be used in performance. Mitch discusses the definition of flow, the importance of flow in a team setting, its relation to performance and strategies to implement flow.
Dec 01, 2021•11 min
Episode 42 of the Psych Up Podcast series explores the concept flow. Grant Brecht, the Head of Clinical and Consulting services here at Veretis defines flow, discusses how it's correlated with well-being along with the benefits, negatives and strategies to achieve this flow state.
Nov 17, 2021•15 min•Ep. 42
October is mental health month, so we have been focusing on mental health across the generations. In this Psych Up episode, we discuss the varying mental health trends across the generations and how each generation can help each other. We interview Rachel and Grant, where Rachel is a provisional psychologist part of Gen Z and Grant is the Head of Clinical and Consulting Services here at Veretis, part of the Baby Boomers generation.
Oct 25, 2021•22 min•Ep. 41
In episode 40 of the Psych Up Podcast series, Head of Clinical and Consulting Services at Veretis, Grant Brecht is interviewed on the mental health challenges Baby Boomers and the Sandwich Generation experiences. He discusses the common mental health difficulties faced by Baby Boomers and the common stressors faced by the Sandwich Generation. He ends with recommending approaches to addressing these mental health issues that appear within these generations.
Oct 20, 2021•18 min•Ep. 40
This episode of our Psych Up podcast series explores the topic, 'Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace'. Clinical Psychologist Grant Brecht talks about what imposter syndrome is, how it can impact individuals at work and identifying and helping those experience imposter syndrome. It finishes off with strategies for leaders and managers to help manage imposter syndrome.
Oct 01, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 39
This episode of our Psych Up podcast series explores the topic, 'Imposter Syndrome'. It delves into what it is and how it can affect our mental health. It finishes off with strategies on how to combat imposter syndrome as well as how to help others who may be experiencing it.
Sep 23, 2021•20 min•Ep. 38
In this episode of Psych Up, we explore the identity in terms of Women's Equality Day. We explore this topic with our guest, Lauren Fahey the General Manager of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). Lauren talks about challenges that construction as an industry faces, including mental health issues and high suicide rates, as well as what NAWIC aims to achieve, and how being a member impacts members identity. This is the first in a series of podcasts with members of the NAWIC...
Aug 26, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode of Psych Up, we explore the complications of identity; what is it and why do we struggle with our identity and self. We explore this topic through our guest, Zac Hodge's own identity journey. Zac shares his story with us, expressing his own identity crisis, steps he took to confront his crisis and strategies that helped him through his journey. He emphasises that we all have fear and fear tells us lies, but you need to decide whether you are going to let fear control your life or...
Aug 06, 2021•21 min•Ep. 35
