Counselling Connection

Over the past two decades scientists have devoted much time to the human brain: how it works, why it works, and how it impacts human and animal behaviour. As a result, it is hard to keep up with the latest research! To help you out, we looked around for websites that publish regular, free, and ... Read More

Below is a comprehensive list of upcoming professional development events for counsellors. All the events listed below are recognised for ongoing professional development (OPD) by the Australian Counselling Association (2 points per 1 hour duration for most activities - see www.theaca.net.au for further information on OPD endorsement). Mental Health Social ... Read More

Lindemann (1944), Lazare (1979) and Worden (2005) have identified numerous symptoms and behaviours that indicate unresolved / complicated grief. While many of the symptoms identified can be considered ordinary during the more acute earlier phase of grief, they are considered major signs of unresolved / complicated grief if ... Read More

“Would it help our efforts in suicide prevention if the media were to publish a suicide toll?” MOSH Australia will be hosting a public form to discuss and debate the creation and publication of a national suicide toll. The forum be held in Pasadena (South Australia) at the Heysel Chapel (Centennial Park, ... Read More

Most common losses aren’t automatically recognized as being ‘grief-worthy,’ but clients often need help adjusting to a new reality just the same. By Stacy Notaras Murphy A client, Abby, comes to counseling to deal with feelings of loneliness and stress following an abrupt breakup with a long-term boyfriend. She had thought they ... Read More