Tag: Therapy

  • Beyond the Quick Fix

    Psychoanalytic therapy in the modern world In the modern world of mental health, we are often sold “tools,” “hacks,” and “skills” to manage our distress. While these have their place, many people find themselves “policing” their own thoughts—constantly trying to swap a negative thought for a positive one—only to find that the underlying ache remains.…

  • Understanding ‘Difficult’ Palliative Patients Through Attachment Theory

    Palliative care is an essential service that ensures individuals facing life-limiting illnesses receive compassionate and holistic support. While much focus is placed on medical management and physical comfort, the psychological and emotional challenges of palliative care are equally significant. Some patients may be perceived as “difficult” due to their resistance to treatment, emotional distress, or…

  • Parenting under distress

    Understanding, Supporting, and Empowering Families Parenting is one of life’s greatest challenges—and when a parent faces mental distress, the challenges can extend across generations. Research tells us that parental mental health significantly shapes the emotional and psychological development of children. One in five Australian children lives in a household where a parent is experiencing mental…

  • Working with Language Diversity in Psychotherapy

    Enhancing Multilingual Client Outcomes Australia’s increasingly multicultural society presents both challenges and opportunities for psychologists working with clients from diverse linguistic backgrounds. The growing linguistic diversity, with millions of people reporting non-fluent English, calls for a more nuanced approach in therapy that considers the unique linguistic needs of culturally and linguistically diverse clients. Research suggests…