The ProActive Psychology Weekly

Your child holds it together at school…Then falls apart the moment they walk through the door. You’re told they’re “doing fine.”But you see something very different. The shutdowns.The meltdowns.Panic about the smallest changes. And the worst part?Their autism assessment report doesn’t mention any of it. 👉 Here’s a better way to get answers that actually help Most autism assessments are built for quiet rooms and checklists.But real life isn’t a checklist.And your child isn’t a textbook. That’s...

When people think about burnout, they usually picture long hours, bad bosses, or obvious stress. But a lot of burnout doesn’t look like that at all. • Life can look stable.• Routines are set.• Nothing seems “wrong” on the surface. And yet, energy slowly drains. People often dismiss this kind of burnout because they can’t point to a clear cause, which makes it even harder to talk about or take seriously. We’ve written a short article that explores: why burnout isn’t always tied to work how...

Have you ever had a day where you barely did anything — and still felt completely exhausted? That kind of tiredness is confusing. You might tell yourself: “I rested — why do I feel worse?” “Other people recharge… why don’t I?” “Maybe I’m just unmotivated.” But that explanation usually misses what’s actually happening underneath. For a lot of people, exhaustion isn’t caused by doing too much. It comes from what your system is carrying even when you stop — staying alert, holding things...

By now, you can probably feel it. Not just “busy”…↳ But wired, foggy, and already running on empty. That’s not a personal failing.↳ It’s what happens when stress quietly stacks up before your body catches on. If December always hits harder than you expect, start here: → Calm your nervous system (without forcing rest) How to control stress, anxiety & depression naturally 👉 https://www.proactivepsychology.com.au/how-to-control-stress-anxiety-amp-depression/ → Why resting isn’t fixing your...

Ever feel like your child’s meltdowns come out of nowhere? You try to stay calm. Or you don’t—and yell.You’ve tried ignoring, consequences, and rewards. Nothing works. It’s not misbehaviour.It’s a nervous system overload. Most people still don’t understand what a meltdown actually is, especially in neurodivergent kids. Learn what's really happening when your child loses it… and 5 proven things that actually help. 👉 Read the full article now Here’s what you’ll take away: What’s happening in...

You’ve shown up for therapy. You’ve talked about the past. You’ve done the work. But it still feels like something’s not shifting.The panic’s still there. The freeze. The shutdowns. → You’re not imagining it.→ It’s not a failure on your part.→ And you’re not the only one. This week’s article breaks down what most therapists don’t explain when trauma work stalls: ✓ Why your nervous system may be overriding your progress✓ How "being the perfect client" can get in the way✓ What tools actually...

What if anxiety isn’t a mindset issue—but a wiring issue? If your chest tightens before a meeting… If your brain won’t shut off at night… If you’ve been told to “just breathe” one too many times… You’re not broken. And you’re not alone. Turns out, the part of your brain that's supposed to warn you about real danger?It's stuck on high alert—even when you're safe. This explains why the “just relax” advice never works… and why anxiety keeps showing up in traffic, at work, or in bed at 2am. 👉 The...

You wake up already tired.You sit down to work, and your brain… just stops.You’re reading, typing, trying to think—but nothing sticks. Everyone says it’s burnout. But what if it’s not? You’re not weak, lazy, or “bad at focusing.”You might be dealing with one of three brain modes—each with its own cause and cure.And once you know which one’s driving yours, things finally start to make sense. 👉 Read the full article Here’s what most people don’t realise: the symptoms look the same.Trouble...

Your teen spends hours on TikTok.Then one night they say, “I think I have ADHD.” It’s happening in homes everywhere. And while ADHD is real, not every distraction or late assignment adds up to a diagnosis. So why are so many teens convinced otherwise? In our latest article, we break down: ✓ How TikTok is fuelling the ADHD boom ✓ Why teens grab onto labels for comfort ✓ What real ADHD looks like (and what it doesn’t) ✓ A simple plan to respond without dismissing or overreacting The answers may...

Some kids have learned to perform during autism assessments.They make eye contact. Nod at the right time. Smile on cue. And they get labelled “fine.” Meanwhile, no one sees the social fatigue. The shutdowns. The meltdowns at home. If your child is “getting through” assessments by masking...That report is lying — and so is the plan that follows. In this new video, we break down: Why masking can make assessments dangerously misleading What a safe, strengths-based approach actually looks like...