Blog Post | 18 February, 2021
Do you ever worry you’re not as good as you seem? Like you have no clue what you’re doing and it’s only a matter of time until others find out?
If you feel you’re ‘tricking' people into thinking you’re better than you actually are, you may have imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon where you struggle to accept your own successes, and instead attribute them to other factors like luck.
While a little bit of doubt now and then is normal, imposter syndrome can be harmful if you don’t take the time to challenge your beliefs. Some ways imposter syndrome can affect how you act... Read more
Blog Post | 02 June, 2020
Mediation can be a great way to help two or more people in conflict agree on a mutually acceptable solution.
It might be useful for neighbours disputing over a fence, an employer and employee resolving an issue in the workplace, or helping separated families divide property and/or agree on childcare arrangements.
But what exactly does a mediator do? And how does mediation help?
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) Practitioner Tara Roberts and FDR Clinical Supervisor and Conflict Coach John Cleary shed some light on family mediation and dispute resolution here.
Who uses mediation?
As... Read more
Blog Post | 30 May, 2023
Graduate. Buy a house. Get married. Have a baby.
Life seems like one big checklist sometimes, and this can cause anxiety around whether you’re ticking things off in time.
Maybe you’re watching friends fall in love or find their dream job and wondering: Am I falling behind? When is it my turn?
It’s normal to compare your journey to your peers, especially during your late teens and twenties.
A 2022 study found Millennials and Gen Z are experiencing more pressure to... Read more
Blog Post | 01 July, 2021
Am I doing enough? Am I doing it right? Am I a good mum?
A recent study of 900 mums found 78% felt guilty, with 68% feeling this way at least once a day. So where does mum guilt or parental guilt come from, and how can we deal with it?
We explore the phenomenon of mum guilt and some strategies to cope with it here.
What causes mum guilt?
Parenting raises endless decisions. Will you breastfeed or bottle feed? Continue in your career or stay at home? Make your own baby food or buy off the shelves?... Read more
Blog Post | 28 May, 2021
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event or ongoing traumatic events.
It’s only human to have intense reactions to traumatic incidents that threaten us or others – like death, a car accident, domestic violence, serious injury, or sexual abuse. Everyone responds differently to these shocking and overwhelming events, and some people can develop PTSD.
Research shows about 20% of people who are exposed to... Read more
Individual FAQ | 03 June, 2015
The Relationships Australia Queensland (RAQ) Rainbow Training is a suite of training modules designed to offer effective training for human services organisations in achieving best practice in service provision to clients of diverse bodies, genders and sexualities. This target group is often referred to as the LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer) community. At Relationships Australia Queensland, we also sometimes refer to this community as the Rainbow Community. These various terms will all be used in this document, depending on the context.
The learning materials... Read more
Blog Post | 25 July, 2024
Often in relationships, we can shy away from asking someone to do us a favour, even when we really need the help.
This may be because we don’t want to be a burden or come off as annoying. We might be worried about being rejected, or even just feel uncomfortable asking someone for help.
But what if reaching out for help made your relationship stronger? Would you be more comfortable asking someone for a favour if you knew it would bring you closer?
That’s exactly what the Ben Franklin effect says will happen.
How does the ‘Ben Franklin effect’ work?
The Ben Franklin effect is when... Read more
Individual FAQ | 03 June, 2015
The Rainbow Counselling Service is a counselling service for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) individuals and couples, their families and allies, as well as those questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. The service hub is located at our Spring Hill venue with two specifically trained counsellors covering the whole working week. We also have a network of Rainbow counsellors across our regional and metropolitan venues, who receive specific training and support to work effectively with LGBTIQ clients.
Blog Post | 10 August, 2023
The Voice has been a popular topic in the media as we edge closer to the referendum, expected to take place later this year.
Opinions and feelings are strong and varied, and we’ve heard from a diverse range of voices on both sides of the debate.
But what exactly will a First Nations Voice to Parliament look like if successfully voted into the Australian Constitution?
We unpack some key details of The Voice and important things to consider when determining your vote.
However you intend to vote, the safety, wellbeing, and respect of our First Nations Peoples should be... Read more