Simone Hughes
Dr Simone Hughes has a PHD in Clinical Psychology for which she received a Chancellor’s Commendation. Her thesis explored the intergenerational family experience of chronic mental illness. She is the Director of Creative Focus and works in private practice in Perth, Western Australia. Simone has published works in the literary journals Westerly and Overland, and numerous travel articles that have appeared in the West Australian newspaper. She was the West Australian’s travel writing winner in 2009. Simone Hughes is currently undertaking a Doctor of Creative Arts at Curtin University (part-time) where she is writing her first novel. Her research interests relate to attachment, family systemic issues, the novel, and creativity.
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Latest Articles
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The Anxious Way
Anxiety: what it feels like and what to do about it.
Mar 20, 2011
- Simone Hughes
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Shopping Addiction: 'I shop therefore I am'
Shopping has never been easier and more problematic for some...
Mar 20, 2011
- Simone Hughes
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Simplicity Circles - A Return to the Good Life
Ever felt that life is just one big rush? Can't seem to slow down? You feel like you want to do something for the environment, but you're not sure what?
Feb 13, 2011
- Simone Hughes
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Helping Children in the Aftermath of a Cyclone
This article suggests tips and resources for helping people and children cope in the aftermath of cyclone Yasi.
Feb 5, 2011
- Simone Hughes
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Visual Journal Techniques
Working with photocopied images and transfers to create wonderful artist journal pages
Jan 31, 2011
- Simone Hughes
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The Apple Queen
The history of one of the hardiest and best cooking apples in the world, the inimitable Granny Smith.
Jan 31, 2011
- Simone Hughes
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A Return to the Simple Life: Ways to Live Mindfully
Couples spend an average 12 minutes a day talking to each other. We spend 40 minutes a week playing with our children. What's wrong with our lives?
Jan 30, 2011
- Simone Hughes
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Holy Moly Scones!
Scones that are light and tasty, split in two and served with chocks of cream and rich strawberry jam. It's a great British classic.
Jan 30, 2011
- Simone Hughes
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From Tomb to Broome, Western Australia
Welcome to Australia's premier tourist destination. Enjoy Aboriginal art, pearls, and an ancient landscape in Broome, Western Australia
Jan 29, 2011
- Simone Hughes
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A Brief History of Streaking
Far more than a coy 'wardrobe malfunction': watch out, Janet Jackson, the streakers are back. Streaking, who is doing it, and why?
Jan 28, 2011
- Simone Hughes
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