Welcome to the AIPC Online Article Library. The library includes over 300 articles focusing on counselling, life effectiveness skills and mental health. We invite you to explore our range of articles by clicking the category links above, or using the drop-down menu on your right. To learn more about AIPC, visit www.aipc.net.au

Understanding Resistance to Change in Coaching: Why Clients Stay Stuck (And How Coaches Can Help)

Resistance to change is a natural part of the coaching process, not a sign that clients lack motivation or commitment. By understanding the fears, beliefs, and comfort zones that keep people stuck, coaches can respond with curiosity, create psychological safety, and support clients in making meaningful, sustainable change. »

Why Awareness Alone Doesn’t Create Change (And What Coaches Can Do About It)

Many coaching clients already know what needs to change, yet awareness alone rarely leads to lasting transformation. This article explores why insight is only the first step, why action is essential for meaningful change, and how coaches can help clients bridge the gap between understanding and sustainable behavioural change. »

Why Every Life Coach Needs a Structured Coaching Framework

Many new coaches begin with a genuine desire to help, but good intentions alone don't create lasting change. This article explores why structure is the foundation of effective coaching and how a life coaching framework keeps sessions focused, client-led, and results-driven. »

Humour Why Laughter Matters in Tough Times

When life feels overwhelming, people often turn to humour. Far from being trivial, laughter can shift perspective, soften distress, and strengthen connection. This article explores humour as both a coping strategy and a therapeutic process—how it helps us navigate difficulty, how it shows up in counselling, and why paying closer attention to it can benefit practitioners and the wider community alike. »

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Counselling with Chimps

The Chimp Paradox, authored by Steve Peters (2013), presents a compelling exploration of the Human mind and its intricate workings. Peters, a psychiatrist most renowned for his work in elite sports psychology, introduces readers to a captivating mode...

The Fine Art of Compassion

Imagine this scenario: you are keen to get a particular job and an opportunity for it comes up. You prepare meticulously for the interview, but somehow, it doesn’t go well. The interviewers don’t seem to warm to you, and you know in your heart that y...

Motivational Interviewing for Allied Health Professionals: Unlocking Client Motivation for Lasting Change

“How can I effectively motivate my patients?” This question resonates throughout the healthcare landscape. Whether you’re a physiotherapist guiding patients through rehabilitation exercises or a dietitian encouraging healthier lifestyle choices, elic...

The Fine Art of Compassion

Imagine this scenario: you are keen to get a particular job and an opportunity for it comes up. You prepare meticulously for the interview, but somehow, it doesn’t go well. The interviewers don’t seem to warm to you, and you know in your heart that y...