The Attuned Psychology blog library
Welcome to our library of blog articles to inspire you and help you think through some of the challenges you might be facing.
We add to these articles as topics arise from our therapy sessions or issues grow in public awareness.
If you have some article topics you’d like us to consider writing about, please use the contact form to share your suggestions.
In the meantime, here are links to our top 5 most read articles:
- Clinical psychologist or registered psychologist … what’s the difference?
- Why we need to be selfish to be selfless
- 5 positive psychology strategies that you can implement today to improve your overall wellbeing
- Stop and smell the roses: Discover mindful smelling
- Positive reminiscence: How to make the good times count

The Hidden World of Adolescence: What Parents Need to Know About Social Media’s Impact on Teen Mental Health
Netflix’s British drama “Adolescence” is not easy viewing. As a psychologist who has worked with adolescents and families for over 25 years, I found myself

When Life Splits in Two: Navigating Your World After a ‘Big Bad’
The moment arrives without warning. Suddenly, your life cleaves into a stark ‘before’ and ‘after’. I remember the first time I truly understood what it

Shining Light on a ‘Bleak Picture’: Why Artists’ Mental Health Matters
I want to share some findings from a recent literature review undertaken as part of the Attuned Collective’s submission for the SA Mental Health Commissioner’s Community Mental Health

Long Couches, Straitjackets, and Mummy Issues: Common Therapy Myths Busted
Ali* shifts nervously in his chair, avoiding eye contact. His first words? The classic opening line every therapist has heard a thousand times: “Just so

5 Ways Art Can Support Your Wellbeing
5 Ways Art Can Support Your Wellbeing As a Creative Arts Therapist, I am a passionate believer in how transformative and supportiveart can be when

How Do You Know What Self Care You Need?
If you have been on any social media platform over the past few years, you may have noticed “self-care” has become quite the buzzword. But
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