Understanding grief
The experience of grief is very individual, and while death may end a life, it doesn’t end a relationship. For too long, we have suffered from a narrow definition of grief.
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 …
Teaching children how to cope with life’s challenges
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 …
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 …