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The Immigration experience can be stressful
Are you an immigrant? Do you or your family feel that you don’t “fit in” ? Are you struggling or floundering to “find your feet” in Australia? It may surprise you to hear that these issues are not uncommon for immigrants. Australian culture and society view the migration experience, something like this: “We are all […]
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7 Ways to Help Address Relationship Conflict
Conflict can be seen as an unwelcome part of any relationship and to be avoided at all costs. The idea of talking about conflicting issues with your partner may make you feel very uneasy. Yet the reality is that conflict is an important part of a healthy relationship. It allows you to better understand and […]
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Is your back pain a sign of a mental health issue? New study makes link between depression and low back pain.
For many medical researchers and health care professionals the consensus is developing that depression activates a set of bodily responses that over time have an impact on the overall health of the person affected. Some researchers are even re-defining depression as a systemic disease affecting the entire organism of the body. The evidence is growing […]
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Not knowing what to say in relationships
A common issue I hear in my client work with men is an expression of confusion, or a state of overwhelm in knowing how to act, or respond, within their relationships. This may be in relation to conflict or difficult scenarios or around establishing and maintaining emotional intimacy, connection and closeness. Have you recently felt […]
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The Problem With Porn
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I was recently interviewed about The Problem with Porn in relation to young men, alongside a couple of other professionals. The interview focuses on the impact of porn on relationships and how men can sometimes treat women as a result of the influences of porn. The part of my interview that was published relates to […]
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Talking about sex and sexuality
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Even though it’s often considered a ‘taboo’ subject, it’s important for men to explore and talk about sex and their sexuality. Our sexuality and how we express ourselves sexually is a vital part of who we are. To ignore this, or to hide it away, is simply a way to hide a part of ourselves […]
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