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. »
The "strong one" is the person who stays composed, supports everyone, and rarely shows vulnerability—a role especially common among counsellors. But this identity often masks emotional suppression, maladaptive schemas, and a real risk of burnout. This article explores the hidden cost of always being strong, how it shows up in both clients and practitioners, and what it means to redefine strength to include self-care, boundaries, and authenticity. »
Recovery doesn't end at discharge. Allied health professionals and assistants play a vital role in supporting individuals as they transition from hospital to community care—through rehabilitation, therapy, and person-centred support. This article explores how community-based allied health services promote independence, wellbeing, and long-term recovery beyond the hospital walls. »
There's a moment a lot of people hit where they realise they want their work to mean something more and relationship counselling tends to be where that search leads. »
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...
Wendy is a 54 year old woman who has two adult children and has been married for twenty-nine years. Her husban...
Jenny has come to counselling due to strong feelings of dissatisfaction with her life. She is 48 years old, un...
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...
If you are supporting a family in transition, you may perceive huge differences between them and the character...
“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 significance of the mental health crisis among autistic individuals cannot be overstated. A 2019 meta-anal...
Grief theories provide a conceptual base for understanding grief and loss as a process involving many common c...
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...
Your fitness tracker reminds you to walk away from your computer every hour to get needed movement – and then ...
95% of us procrastinate (Steel, 2010) – accruing negative consequences – despite having recognised for 500 yea...
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