Jonah Hill’s ‘Stutz’ documentary provides some useful if not fragmented insights into therapy

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It is a hot weekend here in South Australia. A good time to grab a cool beverage and watch some TV [admittedly, I will use any weather situation to justify this combination]. On the recommendation of colleagues, I fired up Jonah Hill's 'Stutz' documentary. It is available on Netflix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKCmefQdplI&ab_channel=Netflix It's hard to describe what … Continue reading Jonah Hill’s ‘Stutz’ documentary provides some useful if not fragmented insights into therapy

Meaning in life is a question being asked of you, not the other way around

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I'm in the closing stages of finishing Victor Frankl's 'Man's Search for Meaning' book. It is very likely you've read it or heard of it. The book chronicles his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps (Part 1), with a focus on the psychology of living under such conditions, and the psychotherapeutic method (Logotherapy) … Continue reading Meaning in life is a question being asked of you, not the other way around

Reflection question to mark the transition from 2022 to 2023 from fs.blog

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I subscribe to "Brain Food' from fs.blog. It is a "weekly newsletter packed with timeless insights and actionable ideas from a wide range of disciplines". I'm also a fan of their podcast called the Knowledge Project. The strength of both lie in extracting actionable insights from individuals with expertise in specific areas. In their newsletter … Continue reading Reflection question to mark the transition from 2022 to 2023 from fs.blog

Keeping a learning journal

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As part of maintaining formal registration, Australian psychologists need to demonstrate that they've undertaken ongoing learning during the year. This is done by keeping a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record. The Psychology Board of Australia (part of AHPRA,) who manage the registration of psychologists, outline what needs to be done in their guidelines for CPD. … Continue reading Keeping a learning journal