Hope Prevails Blogs

Waiting can feel prickly, noisy, and strangely exhausting. A five minute delay can feel like fifty, especially when it touches something important such as health results, school feedback, a reply from someone you care about, or an application that matters. If you have ever wondered why waiting feels bigger than the clock says, you are not alone.

Australia is no stranger to extreme weather. In recent years, bushfires, floods, and prolonged droughts have left lasting scars on communities and individuals alike. Beyond the physical destruction, these events are fuelling a growing phenomenon known as climate anxiety, a sense of fear, hopelessness, or overwhelm about the state of our planet and its future.

When people think of anxiety, they often imagine panic attacks, racing thoughts, or a constant sense of fear. And yes, these are real and common experiences. But anxiety doesn’t always announce itself so loudly.

Do you feel anxiety in your body - tight chest, racing heart, nausea? You’re not alone. Here’s what it means and how therapy helps.

Even exciting life changes can feel overwhelming. Therapy helps you navigate transitions with clarity and support.

The teenage years are full of change—new pressures, emotional ups and downs, social dynamics, and identity exploration. So it’s no surprise that stress and anxiety often show up in this stage of life. But when your teen seems overwhelmed, shut down, or unusually anxious, it can be hard to know what to do as a parent.

Learn how to tell the difference between anxiety and stress—and what you can do about both.

5 Grounding Techniques for Anxiety You Can Try Today