Director’s Notes

Therapy comes in many guises, but common factors alert us to similarities rather than differences. Common factors are the core…

Substance misuse in one child in a family creates a whirlwind that draws everyone into its path, eating up time,…

Friendship is far more than a pleasant addition to life; it is central to identity, wellbeing, and even survival. As…

A key developmental task of early childhood is the capacity to self-regulate which underpins social skills and cognitive functioning and…

In the past week, two different but related news items have focussed on the appropriate treatment of schizophrenia. The first…

Having enjoyed a break over the New Year many people are now returning to work and plans for 2026. This…

What shall I give them? It’s the question many ask themselves approaching Christmas and one that is hard to answer…

Parents of a new baby are often asked, “Are they a good sleeper?” Behind this lies memories of the enquirer’s…

There is no doubt the experience of being caught on the most benign and respectable platforms, scrolling away a precious…

In 2022 the Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC) reported a 41.8% increase in Australians with a diagnosis of…

In less than a month the ban on young people under 16 having their own accounts on social media platforms…

Admitting to having a favourite text or author is almost as unwise as suggesting one has a favourite child. Yet…