keeping the balance ivan mathieson psychologist director of counselling
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keeping the balanceIvan Mathieson
PsychologistDirector of
Counselling
overview
1. Balance2. Role of Parents3. Study habits4. Technology Use5. Depression6. Anxiety
the balance
• Academic rigour• Sporting/co-curricular
commitments• Television• Computer• Time-out• Social
parents
• Look after yourself– Be aware of own anxiety– Personal activities
• Maintain routines and rituals• Provide comforts• Build and maintain trust• Don’t nag• Pick your battles• Maintain expectations of rules and values
study habits
• Create routines• Regular sleep time• Regular meals• Keep hydrated• Reward yourself• Use study periods wisely
technology use
• Be realistic about need for technology• Be realistic about ability to change• Lock it away!• Reward yourself after not before• Use the libraries without taking technology
Signs
anxiety
academic decline
anxiety
Anxiety Signs
procrastination
Dr Justin [email protected] 7594