Myrtle Oak Clinic is committed to delivering services in a safe, practical and innovative way during the coronavirus pandemic. How will we do that? We ask all clients, staff and visitors not to come to clinic if they have cold or flu like symptoms or have been exposed to someone with a confirmed case of…
DetailsEating disorders are complex and devastating conditions that can have severe consequences for individuals and their families. Historically, traditional treatment approaches focused on individual therapy; however, the Maudsley Family-Based Therapy (FBT) has emerged as a groundbreaking intervention that recognises the essential role of the family in the recovery process. This blog post will explore the…
DetailsKatryna Henry is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker and member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Newcastle. Katryna has over 20 years experience working on the Central Coast as a Social Worker in the health and welfare sector working with children,…
DetailsAnyone who has visited a book shop or department store in the last 12 months will be familiar with mindfulness colouring books. They have taken the world by storm, with adults and children alike enjoying them. But did you know that colouring in has been used in mental health wards for years to calm patients…
DetailsEating disorders are often seen solely as issues related to food and body image, but their impacts run much deeper, affecting the very core of our being: the brain. For anyone experiencing these struggles, understanding how eating disorders influence brain health can be both enlightening and a powerful motivator to seek help. Let’s explore these…
DetailsIf you are concerned that you or someone you know may have an eating disorder it is important to have a discussion with your General Practitioner (GP) as soon as possible. We understand for many, this step may be daunting, but it is an important step in the road to getting help. Being open and honest…
DetailsAn individual with sensory sensitivity can be explained as someone who experiences a sensory input much more strongly than the average person and will often seek to avoid stimuli that are overwhelming. What may be background noise to you, could feel like being attacked or invaded by sound to someone with a sensory sensitivity. In…
DetailsDietitians are trained health professionals who can provide a thorough dietary assessment, explore your relationship with food, eating and your body and provide nutrition support in line with your needs and goals. Dietitians have proven competency in the the area of nutritional science and must have completed a four-year Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. Here…
DetailsPsychologists are trained health professionals who can provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a range of psychological issues. This may involve development of strategies to assist you on a day to day basis, talk therapy, guidance and support. Here are Myrtle Oak Clinic we have two trained and experienced Clinical Psychologists, Dr Katherine Bartlett and…
DetailsMeeting your recovery/treatment goals takes practice, consistency, and support. Whilst challenging the eating disorder can look different for each person, it can be helpful to have the encouragement and assistance to meet your treatment goals, wherever you may be on your journey. Myrtle Oak Clinic is now providing group meal support over lunchtime, 3 days…
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