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...

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...

Most people notice when something’s off with a friend, colleague, or student… but say nothing. Not because they don’t care.But because they don’t know what comes after the question. The silence is costly: Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15–44. Men over 85 have the highest suicide rate of any group. Every day, 9 Australians die by suicide — and 65,000 attempt each year. The good news? A single caring conversation can interrupt that spiral. → You don’t need the...

You drag yourself out of bed already tired.You go through the day running on fumes.And even when you finally get a “quiet” day, you end up collapsing into bed… still exhausted. 👉 The question is: why does rest never feel like rest? The truth is, your body isn’t switching off. Stress, guilt, and mental load keep running like a motor in the background.It’s invisible — but it wears you down as much as any long day. In our latest article, you’ll discover: The hidden wear-and-tear stress puts on...

Trying to get NDIS support — for you or your child — but not sure where to start? The process is confusing.The forms don’t explain much.And delays can feel endless. But if you or your child is living with a lifelong disability —The NDIS may fund therapy and support that can make daily life easier. 👉 This guide shows exactly what to do — step by step. It breaks down what most people miss: Which lifelong conditions the NDIS actually funds What kind of reports make a difference — and how to get...

You’re told to be consistent. Calm. Routine-based. But what happens when your child needs routine and resists it? They melt down over the wrong shirt, but can’t sit still long enough to finish breakfast. They demand structure… then reject it. You’ve tried charts. Scripts. Sensory tools. And still, it’s chaos. Here’s what most people (even professionals) miss: When ADHD and autism show up together in the same child, the usual tools stop working. And without that key insight? Parents are left...

If you’ve been through something hard, and now feel foggy, anxious, or on edge… That’s not random.It’s your brain doing what it thinks it has to do to protect you. 👉 Here’s how trauma actually rewires your brain — and how to calm it Trauma doesn’t just affect your emotions.It physically changes your brain. Your internal “alarm” gets stuck on.Your memory gets scrambled.And the part that helps you think clearly or stay calm? It slows down. This can show up as snapping, zoning out, avoiding...