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This Complex Life

Got questions about parenting, teenagers, or relationships? Ever wonder why your teen won’t talk to you, or why your relationship feels like hard work lately? Hi, I’m Marie Vakakis—a therapist, mental health educator, and someone who’s been behind the scenes with countless families and couples navigating the ups and downs of real life. This Complex Life is your go-to for relatable insights, practical advice, and real talk about parenting, raising teenagers, and navigating relationships. I’ll share

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R U OK? Day Special: Talking About Suicide and Mental...

This Complex Life ·

2023/09/13

In this podcast episode, I'm addressing the significance of "R U OK? Day," which falls on September 14th. This day serves as a reminder to discuss mental health and suicide prevention. I talk briefly about the history of R U OK? Day and its transformation into a vital social movement dedicated to preventing suicides.Throughout the episode, I share some statistics related to suicide in Australia and the importance of sensitive language when discussing this topic. I debunk some common myths about

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36:58

Finding your values with Patch Callahan

This Complex Life ·

2023/09/07

In this episode of "This Complex Life," I interview Patch Callahan, a clinical psychologist, to explore the concept of values and their importance in therapy, specifically in the context of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Patch provides insights into the difference between values and goals, as well as practical tips on defining and living your values.The conversation in this episode delves into the challenges of discovering and living by one's values, including how to handle discomfort,

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22:16

Complaining is bad for your brain

This Complex Life ·

2023/08/20

In today's episode, I talk about complaining and how we address problems.Complaining is not great for our mental health and wellbeing. It can create a habit in our brain to focus on negative things. It can also impact relationships.Main Talking Points:Complaining vs. Stating Facts: Often, we don't realise we're complaining when we think we're just stating facts or observations. This can lead us to believe our complaints are justified when in reality, they're often just negative thoughts in

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44:07

Why do some people avoid couples therapy?

This Complex Life ·

2023/08/09

Why do some people avoid couples therapy?In this episode, Belinda and I talk about fears and hesitation surrounding couples therapy.We discuss stigmas and misconceptions that prevent people from seeking the help they need to nurture and grow their relationships.In this episodeBelinda and I discuss the value of couples therapyWe talk about how to find the right therapist who can work with the specific challenges faced within your relationship.We discussed ways of navigating challenging

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37:58

Understanding EMDR Therapy with Caroline Burrows

This Complex Life ·

2023/08/02

What is EMDR TherapyIn this episode of This Complex Life, I sit down with Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR Therapy Trainer Caroline Burrows.Caroline and I discuss the use of EMDR therapy and how we use it to support folks with traumatic experiences and difficult memoriesUnderstanding EMDR Therapy?EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It's a type of psychological therapy that activates the brain's natural healing capacity to overcome painful life experiences

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26:03

Bids for connection

This Complex Life ·

2023/07/28

In this episode I’ll be talking about Bids for Connection, those small gestures that can make or break a relationship. From couples to parents and teenagers, we'll explore the importance of responding positively to these bids with kindness and love to create stronger connections and build trust.Research has shown that a healthy relationship can have significant positive effects on our mental and physical health, while unhealthy relationships can have a negative impact on our mental and physical

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37:14

I'm just not good enough

This Complex Life ·

2023/07/19

In this episode of This Complex Life, I sit down with psychologist Belinda Gibson for a candid conversation about the pressures of perfectionism and the pervasive feeling of not being good enough. We share insights from our client work and personal experiences, discussing how this belief can impact relationships and self-esteem without us even realising it. Join us as we explore ways to recognise and address these feelings, and learn how to engage in meaningful conversations with friends and

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41:46

Do you worry?

This Complex Life ·

2023/07/12

In this episode, we dive into the topic of worry with Dr. Lillian Nejad, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in helping people manage anxiety and stress.We explore the definition of worry, its relationship with anxiety, and common misconceptions about it. Lillian sheds light on the purpose and function of worry, highlighting situations where it can be helpful and when it becomes unproductive.Join us as we discuss the impact of excessive worry on daily life and relationships, and

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02:35

New season launching

This Complex Life ·

2023/07/09

Introducing This Complex Life

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44:54

Workplace Bullying, Burnout, and Work-Related Stress

This Complex Life ·

2023/04/10

Workplace bullying, burnout, and work-related stress are significant issues that can have detrimental effects on individuals in various professions. It's essential to recognise the signs of workplace bullying, take action early, and prioritise self-care to prevent long-term negative effects on mental and physical health. In this episode, our guest, Frances Caile shares her experiences and insights on workplace bullying, burnout, and work-related stress. She explains how she was drawn to social

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38:32

Helping women recover from interpersonal trauma and...

This Complex Life ·

2023/03/19

Helping women recover from interpersonal trauma and violence Liz is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who runs her own private practice called Breathe therapy. She's a mindful trauma therapist and is really passionate about supporting women to heal from childhood and adult experiences of interpersonal violence and abuse. Liz has done some really incredible work and we talk about some of her social work journey, and how she incorporates various techniques such as act DBT, and

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42:49

Supporting Social Workers with their accreditation...

This Complex Life ·

2022/11/16

Ashton talks us through some steps you can take to work towards your accreditation.She shares some of the resources that she's developed, including her accredited Mental Health Social Worker roadmap, which is part of an ebook series, private Facebook group that she has, as well as her consultation and trainingWe talk about supervision and what we wish we knew when we were first starting out and the importance of that. Guest bioAshton is a an accredited mental health social worker with a background

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42:38

Part 2 Implicit bias, we all have it with Lachlan Slade

This Complex Life ·

2022/10/26

This is the second episode of a multi-part series examining gender and sexuality. In this episode we look at implicit bias. About your guest Lachlan Slade Lachlan, (he/they) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. He has worked in the space for about 12 years now in various spaces with LGBTIQA+ and trauma work. Lachlan Slade grew up in Shepparton studying in Albury Wodonga, and Bendigo to complete their Social Work degree. Lachlan cofounded the Out in the Open Festival, Shepparton's first

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44:52

Part 1: They don't look gay?! Getting language right...

This Complex Life ·

2022/10/19

This is the first episode of a multi-part series examining gender and sexuality. How we as social workers can be more inclusive in our language and how we can work more emphatically with individuals and families. About your guest Lachlan Slade Lachlan, (he/they) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. He has worked in the space for about 12 years now in various spaces with LGBTIQA+ and trauma work. Lachlan Slade grew up in Shepparton studying in Albury Wodonga, and Bendigo to complete

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31:22

I hate baths. Reimagining self care with Yasmine...

This Complex Life ·

2022/10/10

I hate baths. Reimagining self care with Yasmine McKee-Wright Yasmine McKee- Wright is a social worker and podcaster. She has learned a lot from some of the guests on her podcast, Social Work Spotlight. We talk about her journey, having students on placement and a bit of time on self-care. Jasmine shares some of the things that she does for self-care and some of the things that sustain social workers in their careers. Connect with Yasmine swspotlightpodcast@gmail

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44:49

Destigmatising borderline personality disorder and...

This Complex Life ·

2022/08/30

Dr Yvette Vardy is a clinical psychologist with twenty years of experience in the treatment of people with borderline personality disorder and those with complex issues and traumatic histories. Dr Yvette Vardy uses evidence-based practices and is passionate about providing treatments that lead to recovery or clinically significant improvements, ensuring clients are left with very tangible and concrete ways to manage themselves and their symptoms differently. She has a private practice in North

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45:37

Hello Anxiety with Dr Jodie Richardson

This Complex Life ·

2022/08/16

Dr Jodie Richardson is one of Australia's leading lights in managing anxiety. An educational leader, Dr Jodi Richardson supports parents and teachers to change their relationship with anxiety, dial it right down and light the way for their children and students to do the same. Jodi is a professional speaker supporting whole school communities around Australia, the best-selling author of the books 'Anxious Kids' and 'Anxious Mums', hosts the popular podcast 'Well, hello anxiety' and is a mum of two

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25:04

9 questions to ask your therapist

This Complex Life ·

2022/08/09

Things to ask your therapist during your first therapy session Doing some research and planning before your session can help give you a sense of calm and help you work out if the therapist is going to be a good fit for you and your goals/ needs for therapy. Finding the right professional or professionals and finding the right kind of treatment and support is a fine balance. What are your fees and cancellation policy? What training did you do? What Kind Of Therapy Do You Offer? How Will I Know

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34:47

Purple Carrots: Inclusive drama programs with Silvina...

This Complex Life ·

2022/07/25

In this week's episode, you’ll hear how Silvina started an inclusive drama program in Canada and ran it successfully there for a number of years before moving to Melbourne and starting it all over again. Learn more here https://www.purplecarrots.com.au/ Join the supervision group for school social workers and school counsellors https://thetherapyhub.com.au/supervision/ Become a Youth Mental Health First Aider Face to face in Footscray

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24:06

Part 3 Supervision- Understanding Learning Preferences

This Complex Life ·

2022/07/18

We all have different ways that we like to learn and engage with content. In this episode, I talk through some of the learning preferences that adult learners may have and how to tailor supervision to meet different needs. If you are a supervisor it's really handy to know what works for your supervisee and if you're a supervisee it’s really helpful to know how you like to learn and what you can do and supervision to get the most out of supervision. Join the supervision group for school social

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