Study Psychology? Why your family’s mental health is not your responsibility

Study Psychology? Why your family’s mental health is not your responsibility

When you’re a therapist, psychologist, or even an undergrad studying psychology, you will likely run into the assumption that you can fix everyone’s problems.  In episode 263, I received a question from a listener who is studying psychology whilst trying to navigate certain family expectations that they should be able to make their family mentally well because of this. In this post, I take a stance on this viewpoint and describe why this should never be the case and why your family’s mental health is not your responsibility.

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August 1, 2021 0

Episode 263: Treating Family Members & Sibling Mental Health Fears

Episode 263: Treating Family Members & Sibling Mental Health Fears

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Hello, friends! In this episode, I tackle two questions relating to family. The first looks at the expectation that can be placed on you to ‘treat’ family members when you are studying Psychology, while the second considers the inheritance of mental illness within families and the worry this can cause. 

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July 30, 2021 0

No Excuse? Why diagnosis can be important for helping you move forward.

No Excuse? Why diagnosis can be important for helping you move forward.

Receiving a solid diagnosis can be a positive step in helping you gain clarity and direction when tackling mental health issues.  In episode 262, I received a question from a listener who was determined not to use their diagnosis as an excuse, wanting to be proactive in moving forward and ensuring their mental health doesn’t negatively impact their family’s life. In this post, I dive deeper into this and look at how you can use your diagnosis as a stepping stone to a more positive future.

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July 29, 2021 0

Is Craving Attention Beyond Your Relationship Wrong?

Is Craving Attention Beyond Your Relationship Wrong?

Understanding the boundaries within any relationship is extremely important. But is it wrong to crave attention from others? In episode 262, I received a question from a listener who has had to tackle past traumatic experiences which have resulted in a need to be wanted by other people, outside of their relationship. In this post, I take a look at this very complex topic, offer my thoughts on desire vs, action, and look at how therapy can help in this situation.

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July 25, 2021 0