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55 articles on anxiety, parenting, separation and relationships — written by the Rays Room team for the families we work with.

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9 April 2026 What Your Therapist Is Actually Thinking Ever sat in therapy and wondered, “What are they thinking right now?” Are we analysing every word? Judging your life […] Read article

3 April 2026 What People Think Therapists Do Before a Session (And What Actually Happens) If you’ve seen our recent video on Facebook and Instagram, “POV: What People Think Therapists Do Before a Session vs […] Read article

Anxiety 3 April 2026 This One’s for the People-Pleasers The automatic “yes” when you really mean no. The smile that keeps the peace. The exhaustion from managing everyone else’s […] Read article

Counseling 24 March 2026 Feeling Like Roommates? What Couples Therapy Actually Does (And Doesn’t Do) Spoiler: it’s not only about learning to fight nice I’ve heard it so many times I’ve stopped being surprised […] Read article

Valentine’s Day: Love Is Built in the Everyday Moments

Emotions 13 February 2026 Valentine’s Day: Love Is Built in the Everyday Moments Valentine’s Day often brings an expectation of fancy dinners, flowers, and grand romantic gestures. While these are likely appreciated, at Ray’s Room Therapy we… Read article

children's mental health 5 December 2025 Signs Your Child May Benefit from Professional Mental Health Support Children experience big feelings just like adults do, but they often struggle to express what they’re going through. […] Read article

Counseling 5 December 2025 Signs Your Relationship Could Benefit from Couples Therapy Conflict and misunderstandings are a natural part of relationships, but when tension becomes frequent […] Read article

Counseling 5 December 2025 Men Don’t Have Anger Issues — They Have Hurt and Fear Issues Why understanding men’s emotional pain is the key to healthier relationships and better mental health There’s a common misconception […] Read article

High Conflict Separation 5 December 2025 Post-Separation Family Therapy at Ray’s Room Therapy Separation or divorce can be one of the most challenging transitions for any family. Emotions often run high, communication […] Read article

Counseling 28 November 2025 Just Separated or Divorcing? How to Cope and Where to Find Support 10 Evidence-Based Tips for Anyone Going Through Separation If you’ve just separated or are in the […] Read article

Counseling 7 September 2025 When Fathers Day Hurts Father’s Day When You’re Apart: Finding Connection Through Distance For many families, Father’s Day is a day of joy and […] Read article

2 December 2024 How to Help Your Child Navigate the Tough Stuff: Anxiety, Bullying, and Mental Health It’s a truth universally acknowledged that childhood isn’t all sunshine, fairy bread, and school carnivals. Sometimes, it’s more like a […] Read article

Supporting Survivors: The Role of Mediation in Violent Relationships

18 November 2024 Supporting Survivors: The Role of Mediation in Violent Relationships Conflict is an inevitable partner in the dance of human relationships. But when that conflict turns violent, the music stops, […] Read article

Breaking the Cycle: How to Help Your Child Cope with Anxiety Without Creating a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

18 November 2024 Breaking the Cycle: How to Help Your Child Cope with Anxiety Without Creating a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Anxiety in children is a growing concern for many Australian parents. Did you know that nearly one in seven children […] Read article

The Role of Mediation in High Conflict Relationships

Anxiety 18 July 2024 The Role of Mediation in High Conflict Relationships Tips to support you as you go through family mediation (FDR) Conflict is an inevitable partner in the dance of […] Read article

Staying together for the kids/making the choice to separate

Ai 8 November 2023 Staying together for the kids/making the choice to separate Staying together for the kids/making the choice to separate Staying together for the kids, it can feel like you’re stuck […] Read article

Keep it secret or tell the truth? | Impact of a secret on a relationship

Ai 8 November 2023 Keep it secret or tell the truth? | Impact of a secret on a relationship Keep it secret or tell the truth? | Impact of a secret on a relationship It’s the age old question. […] Read article

7 Signs a relationship WONT last

Ai 8 November 2023 7 Signs a relationship WONT last 7 Signs a relationship WONT last 1 Indifference This is where partners no longer care about one another and no […] Read article

The #1 problem that ALL couple struggle with

26 October 2023 The #1 problem that ALL couple struggle with Pop quiz. What is the number 1 relationship problem that all couples struggle with. Is it: Sex Money Division of […] Read article

Navigating the Heartache: A Guide to Grieving and Healing When a Beloved Pet Leaves Your Side

Ai 20 October 2023 Navigating the Heartache: A Guide to Grieving and Healing When a Beloved Pet Leaves Your Side For many of us, animals are family members and often the most consistent, loving, present beings in our lives. They […] Read article

Ai 8 August 2023 5 WAYS TO INCLUDE MINDFULNESS IN YOUR LIFE Mindfulness is a form of self-awareness training adapted from Buddhist mindfulness meditation. It has been adapted for use in treatment […] Read article

Post Separation

8 August 2023 Post Separation Read article

Kids 8 August 2023 HEALTHY BOUNDARIES, HEALTHY CHILDREN. An informative handout developed by the ‘Glenview Public School’ in Oakland CA. Tips on establishing and holding strong boundaries and […] Read article

CIRCLE OF SECURITY – NOW OFFERED AT RAY’S ROOM

Ai 8 August 2023 CIRCLE OF SECURITY – NOW OFFERED AT RAY’S ROOM The Circle of Security is perhaps one of the widest utilised parenting groups focusing on raising secure and emotionally safe […] Read article

8 August 2023 ATTUNEMENT EXPLAINED – THE STILL FACE EXPERIMENT Read article

8 August 2023 SHY CHILDREN – DAN SIEGEL Read article

8 August 2023 “BEING” VS “DOING” – DAN SEIGEL Read article

8 August 2023 WHY TEENS TURN FROM PARENTS TO PEERS – DAN SIEGEL Read article

8 August 2023 THE PURPOSE OF THE TEENAGE BRAIN – DAN SIEGEL Read article

8 August 2023 SOOTHING THE THREATENED BRAIN – SUE JOHNSON Read article

8 August 2023 HOW CAN RITUALS STRENGTHEN MY RELATIONSHIP? Read article

8 August 2023 HOW A “COUPLE BUBBLE” WILL MAKE YOUR MARRIAGE LAST FOREVER Read article

8 August 2023 SELF WORTH – RICK HANSON wortharticle by api-299276525 on Scribd Read article

8 August 2023 POSITIVE EMOTION – RICK HANSON positiveemotions by api-299276525 on Scribd Read article

8 August 2023 DECEMBER 04TH, 2015 Read article

8 August 2023 BOYS DON’T CRY – EXPLORING VULNERABILITY IN MEN Read article

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Anxiety 8 August 2023 Ray’s Room – Anxiety Coach Read article

8 August 2023 LETTING GO – RICK HANSON lettinggo 1 by api-299276525 on Scribd Read article

Anxiety 8 August 2023 FROM ANXIETY TO SECURITY – RICK HANSON anxietyarticle by api-299276525 on Scribd Read article

MINDFULNESS WORKSHEET – THE HAPPINESS TRAP – RUSS HARRIS

8 August 2023 MINDFULNESS WORKSHEET – THE HAPPINESS TRAP – RUSS HARRIS the complete happiness trap… by api-299276525 on Scribd Read article

MINDFULNESS INSTRUCTIONS

8 August 2023 MINDFULNESS INSTRUCTIONS NTRODUCTION Mindfulness is the act of deliberately paying attention in a particular way. This particular way involves bringing the attention […] Read article

HOW MEDITATION CAN RESHAPE OUR BRAIN – DR SARA LAZAR

Ai 8 August 2023 HOW MEDITATION CAN RESHAPE OUR BRAIN – DR SARA LAZAR [/bt_bb_text][/bt_bb_column][/bt_bb_row][/bt_bb_section] Read article

TRAUMA PROCESSING USING MAGIC

Stress 31 July 2023 TRAUMA PROCESSING USING MAGIC Its not often you hear therapists refer to counselling techniques as magical, but that is what I heard today. Sitting […] Read article

The Importance of Safety In Relationships

Tulsi van de Graaff 31 July 2023 The Importance of Safety In Relationships By Tulsi van de Graaff How safe and connected do you feel to those close to you? Do you feel […] Read article

5 Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner

Kids 31 July 2023 5 Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner By Flavia Borgiani The most common theme that presents itself with the couples I see for therapy is that one […] Read article

How to set limits without saying (or screaming) “Don’t!”

Ai 31 July 2023 How to set limits without saying (or screaming) “Don’t!” Don’t push your brother! Don’t whine! Don’t do that! No more TV! Stop running! Many parents desperately try to manage […] Read article

ARE OUR PHONES TURNING US INTO ZOMBIES?

Anxiety 26 July 2023 ARE OUR PHONES TURNING US INTO ZOMBIES? How many times have you seen a group of people ‘together’ yet somehow all glued to their phones, only interacting […] Read article

5 Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner

Flavia's Blog 25 July 2023 5 Ways To Reconnect With Your Partner By Flavia Borgiani The most common theme that presents itself with the couples I see for therapy is that one […] Read article

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

8 February 2022 Should I Stay or Should I Go? Collaboratively administrate empowered markets via plug-and-play networks. Dynamically procrastinate B2C users after installed base benefits. Dramatically visualize customer directed convergence without revolutionary ROI. Read article

Guest Blog – Chris Borg

Anxiety 8 February 2022 Guest Blog – Chris Borg Collaboratively administrate empowered markets via plug-and-play networks. Dynamically procrastinate B2C users after installed base benefits. Dramatically visualize customer directed convergence without revolutionary ROI. Read article

HAPPINESS IS AS EASY AS THANK YOU!

Individual 8 February 2022 HAPPINESS IS AS EASY AS THANK YOU! Collaboratively administrate empowered markets via plug-and-play networks. Dynamically procrastinate B2C users after installed base benefits. Dramatically visualize customer directed convergence without revolutionary ROI. Read article

ON FAMILY THERAPY

Sessions 8 February 2022 ON FAMILY THERAPY Collaboratively administrate empowered markets via plug-and-play networks. Dynamically procrastinate B2C users after installed base benefits. Dramatically visualize customer directed convergence without revolutionary ROI. Read article

THE GREAT DIVIDE BETWEEN PARENTS AND KIDS

Kids 9 January 2018 THE GREAT DIVIDE BETWEEN PARENTS AND KIDS Taking seamless key performance indicators offline to maximise the long tail. Keeping your eye on the ball while performing a deep dive. Read article

Anxiety 9 January 2018 IS POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY ACTUALLY MAKING YOU FEEL SAD? Quickly maximize timely deliverables for real-time schemas. Dramatically maintain clicks-and-mortar solutions without functional solutions. Read article