Mental Health Services over the Holidays
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Self-Care at Christmas and the Holidays
Looking after yourself during the busiest time of the year.
Why we often get sick when the holidays arrive - and how to stay well
Stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline keep you going during high-pressure times, but prolonged stress weakens immunity. When holidays arrive and stress drops, your immune system temporarily dips, creating an opening for viruses.
Wellbeing and connection: The power of being a good friend
To recognise Mental Health Month, we are sharing this article to highlight how strong friendships support mental wellbeing, connection, and resilience.
Pushing through anxiety with courage – what we can learn from professional athletes
Anxiety is a normal emotion. Everyone feels anxious at times, because our brains have evolved to prepare us to face all kinds of risks, and keep us safe. When we do something that is challenging and scary, for example, public speaking, we notice anxiety and fear can naturally affect our thinking/cognitions, our body sensations and physical reactions, and our behaviour.
Staff Profile: Faren Brewer – Behaviour Support Practitioner and Manager
For more than 10 years, Faren Brewer has been supporting people through Behaviour Support.
Cardiff Office Relocation
From Tuesday 29 July 2025, our Cardiff team will be relocating to a new space at Cardiff Family Practice (3/50 Harrison Street, Cardiff).
Supporting children emotionally after the floods
In the wake of the recent flooding events across our region, many parents and carers are noticing increased anxiety and distress in their children.
Staff Profile: Ben Robinson – Behaviour Support Practitioner
For the last three years, Ben Robinson has been supporting clients across the Hunter as a Behaviour Support Practitioner at The Rosewood Centre.
We’re back! Taree Rosewood Centre Office has reopened
We’re pleased to let you know that our Taree Rosewood Centre office has reopened today following the recent flooding.
Rosewood Centre now welcoming clients at Charlestown’s new mental health hub
The Rosewood Centre is proud to be part of the newly opened Evolve Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub in Charlestown.
Caring for yourself and loved ones in the wake of Natural Disasters
Our Executive Manager, Kelly Pavan, highlights the importance of recognising natural emotional responses and seeking support to maintain mental wellbeing while many people across the Mid Coast and Hunter face ongoing flood conditions.
Tapping into the benefits of EMDR
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing and involves bilateral stimulation to help people process and reframe traumatic memories and experiences.
The Rosewood Centre opens new locations
The Rosewood Centre is opening two new locations in 2025.
Supporting ourselves and each other through ongoing Natural Disasters
As psychologists working in and with communities across the region, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the emotional impact of the recent extreme weather and flooding events.
Current office closures due to severe weather
Due to the current severe weather conditions and reports of road closures, our Taree Rosewood office is closed.
Worry Time: What is it and how can it help you?
As human beings, it’s in our nature to worry – it’s our brain’s way of keeping us safe and preparing us for what might lie ahead.
Supporting a young person during the HSC: A guide for parents and carers
The Higher School Certificate (HSC) is a significant milestone in a young person’s education, and it can be a stressful time for both students and parents.
Should we turn off the news for the sake of our mental health?
In today’s interconnected world, staying informed is more accessible than ever before. Whether it’s an official channel or via social media, the 24-hour media cycle amplifies exposure to news content, making it challenging to escape a bombardment of negative and frightening information.
Spotlight: Treatment of trauma and ADHD-related sleep problems
Psychologists at The Rosewood Centre have specialised training in the treatment of trauma and ADHD and sleep problems.
Weathering mental health struggles associated with the cost-of-living crisis
It feels as though the topic on most people’s lips in my community today is far from our typical discussions around recent holidays or even the excitement of kids going back to school after their summer break.
Newcastle Complex Trauma Mental Health Professionals Network
The Rosewood Centre psychologists Kelly Pavan and Alicia Curley are the Coordinators of the Newcastle Complex Trauma Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN).
Improve your performance with Neurofeedback
Did you know that the human brain has the ability to change and grow?
Increased mental health support has arrived for people in the Mid-Coast
The Mid-Coast community has gained increased access to much-needed mental health support services after The Rosewood Centre opened its doors to the public in Taree this week.
Separation is for parents, not children
Family structures are more diverse than ever before.
Care for the carers
As humans, we are inherently social beings. We are born to connect with and care for others.
Regulated Restrictive Practices: What makes a quality submission?
The Rosewood Centre is delighted to be hosting a webinar on Regulated Restrictive Practices, with a particular focus on what makes a quality submission.
Pandemic Burnout
Frustration, overwhelm, panic, or perhaps a level of desensitisation to unfolding events are some normal feelings in response to this kind of prolonged stress.