Being the CEO of your life means that you are living life, on your terms. Psychologist, Dr Sally Shaw, will take you through the steps of reframing your perspectives, taking control of your life and creating a new reality to live better with multiple sclerosis.
Dr. Sally Shaw is a psychologist and head of Focussed Health Psychology in Melbourne. She specialises in supporting people diagnosed with chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis.
Published June 2023
Psychotherapist Katie Willard Virant discusses the impact of diagnosis, and how this can be source of trauma, even years later. Katie outlines the importance of recognizing these trauma responses, such as fear and dissociation as treatable conditions, and the need for doctors and loved ones to validate people’s experiences. Katie shares practical advice to seek support in processing their trauma.
Coping with the uncertainty and anxiety that MS can bring is vital for people managing the condition. In this webinar, psychologist Seona Ilalio will discuss how people living with a chronic condition can maintain their mental wellbeing and provide practical strategies for managing the inevitable uncertainty.
Men’s mental health is an often-overlooked subject. Nine Australians die every day from suicide and 75% of them are male, and this is preventable! Gus Worland is a well-known TV and radio personality and offers some great tips for improving your mental health.
