What helps children with ADHD?
Hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficulty concentrating are the hallmarks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). What helps children with ADHD?
How family violence affects a child’s world
Understanding how family violence affects a child BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Living with family violence affects how children see themselves and the world around them, leading to a raft of …
How to strengthen relationships in stepfamilies
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Blended families are more common than ever but creating harmony at home isn’t always easy. Here’s what parents can do to help boost family togetherness. Think …
Silent grief – the overlooked impact of losing a sibling
Parental grief vs Sibling grief = what is the impact of losing a sibling? BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY The death of a brother or sister during the teenage years can …
The impact of intimate partner violence
Understanding the impact of intimate partner violence BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Dominance and control through many forms of abuse is an unfortunately common and destructive force in many relationships. Intimate …
How strengths-based parenting helps young people to thrive
BY PROFESSOR LEA WATERS MAPS, PRESIDENT ELECT OF THE INTERNATIONAL POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION Amplifying strengths helps children reach their full potential and improves wellbeing. Parenting can be a difficult business and …
Are you suffering separation anxiety?
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Partners, parents, even a pet: one in 20 Australians struggle to cope with being apart from their loved ones Separation anxiety has long thought to be …
Relationship Counselling Case Study
A dominant aspect of family and relationship counselling is the focus of interpersonal relationships (communication that takes place between people), rather than the traditional counselling focus of intrapersonal counselling (communication …