Working with the conspiracy theory client
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InPsych
Prior to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic around the beginning of 2020, conspiracy theories were something fun that kept you entertained and intrigued. They did not seem political in nature. Kooky at worst, they made for interesting TV shows and movies, and were something fu...
Published Sep 2023
Perks and pitfalls of working from home
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has renewed discussions about the way we work. We are now questioning the way we work, with much popular opinion suggesting remote work is the way forward. So what of the future of work? And what should we as psychologists have to say about ...
Published Jun 2020
What I have learned…
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been a new experience for us all. I found that psychologists are currently facing many of the dilemmas and same uncertainty that our own clients have been expressing to us. This pandemic has made us all more vulnerable. We certainly feel...
Published Jun 2020
Balancing caseloads and surging demand: Your experience and what we are doing
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InPsych
There are myriad reasons why client-facing psychologists join the profession. To help people. To make a difference to the individual, as well as the community. To be part of something bigger than themselves. Holding on to that purpose can become challenging when the day-to-day...
Published Dec 2021
Loneliness
Loneliness is a negative feeling that a person can experience when their social relations are not the way they would like. It is a personal feeling of social isolation. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Australians were struggling with loneliness. Recent research conducted ...
Last reviewed Oct 2022
Psychological treatment of women with complex presentations
APS Institute
This 2-part on-demand series will discuss the elements of a treatment program for women with complex presentations. It highlights what works for women and how this could be different from men, both in terms of recent literature and personal research.
Emphasis will be on dis...
Overcoming prolonged isolation and loneliness in late life
APS Institute
The APS hosts this activity with the APS Psychology and Ageing Interest Group (PAIG).
The impact of prolonged isolation is a common clinical challenge, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Older adults who may be facing setbacks with changes in health status, may be...
Supporting child and adolescent mental health during times of extraordinary change:4. Helping parents and school staff recognise and respond to early signs of mental health challenges
APS Institute
Series: Supporting child and adolescent mental health during times of extraordinary change.
The unprecedented changes associated with the COVID-19 are impacting on children and adolescents in a range of ways, some of which we are yet to discover. Psychologists are well pos...
Supporting child and adolescent mental health during times of extraordinary change:3. Understanding and responding to anxiety
APS Institute
Series: Supporting child and adolescent mental health during times of extraordinary change.
The unprecedented changes associated with the COVID-19 are impacting on children and adolescents in a range of ways, some of which we are yet to discover. Psychologists are well pos...
Navigating ethical issues during disasters and emergencies
APS Institute
Disasters and emergencies are an ever-present feature of Australian life, but the frequency and intensity of these events is increasing. Projections influenced by such issues as climate change suggest that this trajectory is likely to continue. With recent research indicating ...