We’ve put together a quick craft tutorial for sensory bottles. Not only a fun-yet-tranquil activity, it’s also a ‘back-packable’ tool that helps your child self-regulate anxiety and difficult emotions.
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In the Gheorg’s Hope Ninja Podcast, Dr Louise Metcalf speaks with Gheorg’s Schools Program Manager and Mindset Coach, Cynthia Painter, about HOPE and how hope can be a key tool for positive mental wellbeing.
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As of Sept 2021, the Gheorg app has been available for one year! Read more about what's happened in the past year and download the Gheorg colouring in book!
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Win TWO free books to support your wellbeing!
In honour of Speech Pathology Week, we’re giving away children’s books by Sonia Bestulic.
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It’s ok to allow your child to feel challenged. Challenges are how we learn and how we grow. Read more about how a growth mindset can support a healthy wellbeing.
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Gheorg founder and psychologist of almost 30 years, Dr Louise Metcalf wrote an article for e27 in Aug 2021 where she shared some important statistics about mental health services.
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In mid-2021, founder Dr Louise Metcalf was interviewed by Peter Birch on the Talking HealthTech podcast episode 152.
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How many times has your toddler been close to tears of frustration because “No, I can do it myself!!”. And how often do we get frustrated with ourselves, because it feels like it would be easier and faster to just do it for them?
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In mid-2021, founder of Gheorg and psychologist for 30 years, Dr Louise Metcalf was interviewed by Leonie Akhidenor on how best mums can manage their own anxiety, and how we can support kids who have anxiety.
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How many of us as parents, teachers and caregivers, have come to the realisation we need to reprioritise how we manage our mental health?
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Gheorg founder Dr Louise Metcalf was interviewed on the Beanstalks Mum podcast! During the episode, Louise shares four simple tips for stress management. Listen to the episode here.
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Among the busyness of our everyday lives, it’s easy to forget to take time to slow down and reflect on how we’re feeling. Read some suggestions for kids to learn how to calm themselves and regulate their emotions.
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In early 2021, Gheorg founder Dr Louise Metcalf was interviewed for Balance the Grind where she shares her perspective and experience on being a psychologist, a mother and an EdTech startup founder.
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Wondering what it takes to be a female founder of an EdTech startup? Here, Gheorg founder Dr Louise Metcalf shares a typical day in her life. Find out what she does each hour, the projects she juggles, and how she commits to spending time with her family everyday.
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Founder of Gheorg, Dr Louise Metcalf was interviewed on the HealthTechX podcast in early 2021. The episode highlights Louise’s experience, how she came to develop Gheorg and plans for the app in the future. Find links to listen to the podcast here.
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As we come to the end of 2020, our founder wants to share a few messages with you. Firstly, congratulations to all the parents and front-line workers who have done so much to support our communities this year! We appreciate you! Louise also shares Gheorg's big wins for 2020, how many downloads the Gheorg app has had, and a pitch competition win. Louise also highlights a few things Gheorg will be focusing on in 2021.
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Knowing how to calm ourselves when we’re stressed is a powerful asset. When we empower kids with this ability, everyday they can feel calmer, more confident, and more resilient knowing that when challenging times come, they know they will get through them. Here we’ve shared a few phrases that parents, teachers and caregivers can use when trying to help an anxious child feel calm.
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On the 27th of October, our founder and psychologist Dr Louise Metcalf spoke with founder of Theratrak and Occupational Therapist Laura Simmons about how to support kids with their home therapy programs. These two health professionals shared insights from their years of experience supporting kids and their families to reach their therapy goals in between their therapy sessions.
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Having an idea about what to expect can help families feel more comfortable about seeing a psychologist, especially if it is their first time. Read on for tips to help you learn more about the process and to help you prepare your child for their visit to the psychologist.
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In October 2020, our founder Dr Louise Metcalf spoke with Natasha Ace, the founder of Private Practice - a community of psychologists. Louise and Natasha discussed how Gheorg can support the work of psychologists and act as an extension of their therapy rather than a replacement.
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