Understanding the difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy Many clients ask me, “What’s the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?” I always explain to my clients it’s all about the needs of …
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 …
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY In our modern world, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, enabling us to be more connected and efficient than ever before. …
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Striving for precision may seem like a desirable trait, but research suggests extreme perfectionism is a risk factor for depression, anxiety and eating disorders. We live …
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY A focus on people’s strengths not just symptoms or challenges is helping people with mental disorders achieve a better quality of life and avoid being defined …
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 …
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Helping children to deal with worries and stress will help them grow into resilient adults. Just like adults, young children have worries that cause stress. Adults …
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 …
BY MICHAEL YAPKO, DEPRESSION EXPERT Depression can be treated and even prevented by focusing on psychological therapy and learnt life skills. A leading expert explains. An international expert is urging Australians …
BY PSYCHLOPAEDIA, AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious but treatable mental disorder that affects more than half a million Australians. Movies and TV shows often portray people with …
