From our Psychologists
Cancer and Christmas
24/12/22
Christmas can feel a little different when you have cancer. It is a very normal experience not to be feeling happy and merry and this can be a challenge.
In this short video Lift Clinical Psychologist, Nicole, reflects on how it is you might be feeling at this time of the year, and suggests a few simple strategies to help bring focus to what is important and valuable to you.
Difficulties with sleep
6/7/22
Getting good quality sleep (and enough of it) can be a challenge for many people with cancer. The barriers to sleep are different for everyone, however there are some common contributors such as medications you’re taking, the emotional toll of having cancer and the cycle of worry that only seems to make sleep more difficult to achieve.
In this short video, Lift Clinical Psychologist Nicole talks about some of the common barriers to sleep and suggests some proven strategies that should help if you are struggling.
Managing feelings of anxiety when things are changing
26/5/22
It is very common to feel anxiety at times of change. Over the past few years since Covid 19 started, we have learnt to adapt to lots of changes. In this short video, Lift Clinical Psychologist Nicole talks about how you might be feeling as restrictions continue to evolve and we transition to a way of living that looks more like what it did before the pandemic. Nicole also explores some of the feelings you might be experiencing when you consider what it means to ‘live alongside Covid’.
Anxiety around Scans & Medical Investigations
19/04/2022
Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer knows what it feels like to have a scan, wait for the results, and then receive bad news. It follows that when you have a repeat scan, you will feel some anticipatory anxiety because of this experience.
In this short video, Lift Clinical Psychologist Nicole talks about the common experience of scan-xiety and what you can do to help manage this very normal feeling.
The Problem with New Year’s Resolutions
14/1/22
It’s almost mid January and already your New Year’s resolutions are out the window. Sound familar? In this short video, Lift Clinical Psychologist Nicole, talks about the common problems with how we make New Year’s resolutions and provides a few ideas on how to set goals that you can succeed at.
Christmas, Cancer and Covid
22/12/21
Christmas can be a tricky time for many reasons, and living with cancer and Covid adds extra layers to this time of the year.
In this short video, Lift Clinical Psychologist Nicole, reflects on how our expectations of Christmas can be adjusted to take into account the challenges of the Christmas period. Nicole also provides some simple strategies to help with feelings of distress and loss for the past, and those of uncertainty for the future.
Christmas, Cancer and Covid
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Living with More Uncertainty
25/11/21
Uncertainty is something no-one enjoys. In this short video, Lift Clinical Psychologist Nicole Ferrar talks about uncertainty and offers some valuable tips on how to manage this feeling.
Living with More Uncertainty
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R U OK? Day
September 9th is R U OK? Day a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life.
The message? Ask them today. Don’t wait until someone’s visibly distressed or in crisis.
Make a moment meaningful and ask R U OK? If they’re struggling with something big, something small or even nothing at all, they’ll know you care. You aren’t expected to fix everyone’s problems or know the best way to help and support. But you can listen to what your friend is saying, let them know you care and tell someone, like a trusted adult, if you are worried about them.
In this short video, Lift Clinical Psychologist Nicole Ferrar talks about RUOK Day and how you can apply this to the people in your life.
