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Working with children and adolescents I have had many parents ask about 504 plans and Individual Educational Plans (IEP).  Parents tend to focus on the assistance their child may need in elementary or high school due to a learning disability or mental health issues.  Working over 25 years as a psychotherapist, what I have observed […]

Parents worry about their teenagers starting High School, however, they also worry a great deal about their teen going off to college.  When a teen starts high school a parent can still watch what is going on and help out if they feel they need to.  However, with college their teenager is on their own.  […]

How to Choose the Best Psychologist in Malvern: Insights from the Experts at Clarity Health Care Choosing the right psychologist can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re already navigating stress, anxiety, or a tough life transition. The good news? If you’re in Malvern, you’re in a community with access to some of Melbourne’s most respected […]

The term “re-parenting” is frequently used to describe the process of turning inward and providing our younger selves with the care and love we may have lacked in early childhood. This internal work is crucial because when our younger parts don’t receive the nurturing they need, we can develop various symptoms—many psychological diagnoses are linked […]

In my previous post, I discussed the movement concept of “yielding” (both physically and psychologically) and its relationship with trust in the development of a secure attachment to the primary caregiver. If you haven’t read it, I encourage you to check it out.This post will focus on the “push” that comes immediately after the yield.  […]

“The Work” is a term I’ve coined. Drawing from the reference Leonard Cohen used to describe his entire body of work as a poet and songwriter, I view the work as also being deeply connected to the inner work we must all undertake.    The Work is a choice. The Work is an inevitable experience […]

Clarity Health Care has opened its doors in Malvern, delivering fast, community-based access to experienced psychologists. Our mission is to make high-quality mental health support more accessible—helping people get the care they need early, without the long delays often associated with hospital-based systems. We focus on early intervention and practical, evidence-based care to prevent mental […]

Belonging is more than just being part of a group—it’s the deep feeling of being accepted, valued, and understood. It often forms through shared experiences, interests, backgrounds, or identities, such as age, culture, faith, or sexuality. For many, it’s where we feel most at home with ourselves and others. Why is it so important? Because […]

There are times in life when we don’t even realize how far we’ve wandered — from our center, our truth, our peace. Life becomes busy. We fall into patterns. We seek approval, chase productivity, and before we know it, we’re moving through our days on autopilot, feeling disconnected, unsure why things feel off. When I […]