What the hell is cynefin? Cynefin (pronounced cahn-e-ven) is Welsh for a deep sense of belonging or habitat. I think of that as where you are when you are in the place that's "just right" for you. Doesn't that sound like where you'd like to spend you...
Life often throws unexpected challenges our way, sometimes quite literally. As an Acceptance and Commitment Therapist, I sometimes share a personal story that vividly illustrates the power of practising mindfulness, cognitive defusion, and self-regul...
When I was introduced to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy we were taught a 'classic' cognitive defusion mindfulness exercise called Leaves On A Stream. However I was working at RMIT University - a busy built-up campus on the edge of the central busi...
Why I'm Stepping Back From Facebook: It's Not You, It's the System When I first jumped on Facebook back in 2009, it felt like a cool, easy way to stay in touch. It was great for keeping up with friends and family, and even joining communities, both l...
An Exit Statement: Why I'm Quiet Quitting Facebook and Taking No Further Friend Requests Dear friends, When I first joined Facebook back in 2009, I had a few misgivings, but the platform seemed like a fun, low-stakes way to stay connected. It was goo...
I've used Notebook LM to summarise my notes from AHPRA's webinar Professional competencies and Code of Conduct on July 29 2025. I hope this is helpful to you. If you're in a hurry, just click here to hear the audio summary. This webinar outlined esse...
Logan's health passport: I came across this health passport while trawling the web for - not that, but something else (that's how ADHD-ers roll). I thought it was a great idea and wanted to share it with my clients and colleagues who are autistic. Y...
Recently I was invited to give a talk about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by the Victorian Branch of AACBT. If you didn't make it or are interested in this topic the slides from the presentation are available below the LinkedIn post. Then I've ad...
Navigating the seasonal shopping frenzy with an ADHD brain The holiday season is upon us, and for many neurodivergent people, this means more than just the joy of giving. It's a time of navigating sensory overload, setting limits, and managing unique...
Psychologists aren't endowed with superpowers; instead, they rely on the invaluable support of clinical supervisors. These experienced colleagues provide essential guidance and perspective, ensuring high-quality care for clients while fostering profe...