APS Professional practice guidelines for the teaching and use of hypnosis
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These guidelines present a framework for ethical practice when using hypnosis.
These guidelines are designed to be consistent with the ethical obligations and principles outlined in the Psychology Board of Australia’s Code of Conduct for Psychologists (the Code) as well as ...
Last reviewed Mar 2026
Foundations in Clinical Assessment of Intellectual Disability: A 2-day live online Masterclass
Non-APS Event
This 2-day live 'virtual' workshop has been specifically designed for Child & Adolescent psychologists across Australia to help up-skill in conducting high quality, evidence-based Clinical Assessments for Intellectual Disability.
The workshop uses Dr Ratcliffe signature st...
Things to consider when gaining informed consent from clients
In summary:
Consent as ongoing dialogue – Now a continuous, evolving process rather than a one-off form.
Digital transparency – Clients must understand data use, storage, AI tools and telehealth risks.
Complex contexts – Distinguish consent from assent; ensure ...
Last reviewed Oct 2025
Impact of chronic disability on quality of life
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InPsych
A look at the specialised field of rehabilitation psychology
Quality of life (QoL) is determined by a range of factors, from age and employment to physical and psychological health. The Better Life Index is a measure of quality of life (QoL) determined by the Organisation f...
Published Mar 2023
Tests and testing FAQs
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The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
Privacy Commissioner’s determination sees medical practitioner pay compensation to patient
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The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025. The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...
Last reviewed Jan 2026
The misunderstood world of palliative care
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InPsych
There are many misconceptions about palliative care. For example, that it means death is imminent and, as such, is ‘God’s waiting room’. It may also be thought of as the withdrawal of all active or effective treatment, that health professionals have given up, that it hastens d...
Published May 2019
Ethics and the practice of couple and family therapy
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InPsych
Couple and family therapists arguably face more ethical challenges than individually oriented therapists, yet codes of conduct and ethics have not always been of direct assistance. Often it seems that the principles lack the specificity to really attend to the issues at hand. ...
Published Jul 2017
Assessment of capacity in people with intellectual disability
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InPsych
People with intellectual disability (ID) can experience deficits in thinking, problem solving and decision making, which may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others (United Nations, 2006). Lack of capacity can prevent participatio...
Published Nov 2017
How to manage the end of a therapeutic relationship
In Summary:
Ending therapy can trigger grief, anger, confusion, or attachment-related reactions in clients.
Responses may vary by attachment style: anxious clients may cling or protest, avoidant clients may withdraw, and trauma histories can intensify reactions.
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Last reviewed Aug 2025