Clinically Thinking

What does it mean to decolonise Psychology? Dr Paul Rhodes explains, "It goes far beyond just learning about Aboriginal knowledge but involves a personal and professional reckoning with the legacies of colonialism and racism. Decolonisation involves the frank acknowledgment of the whiteness of our field and a lifelong process of cultural humility".

Dr Phil Watts lifts the lid on the sometimes taboo subject of internet pornography, and recommends therapists not be shy in assessing the ways it can affect the lives of our clients. Please be aware that given the nature of the topic, this episode is not suitable for minors.

Nina Cook meets Heidi Sumich who discusses how to recognise the symptoms of adult ADHD which are so often intermingled with other mental health conditions

The Power Threat Meaning Framework offers a radical conceptual alternative to the diagnostic paradigm of mental health. We find out more when Matt Cartwright meets co-author Dr Lucy Johnstone.

Dr Nina Cook in conversation with Prof Gillian Straker and Dr Jacqui Winship, authors of "The Talking Cure". Together they discuss harnessing the relational psychodynamic processes present during therapy.

Dr Lisa Chantler talks to 3 Clinical Psychology registrars about the first steps in their career. They discuss why they chose the Masters program, the endorsement process, their fears and expectations, and how to get the best out of supervision sessions.

We meet Dr Sandra Pertot who has over 45+ years experience in Clinical Practice as a sex therapist. Dr Pertot discusses client-focused, compassionate responses to treating individuals with Gender Dysphoria.

Our first Episode this year was with Dr Tracey Wade who spoke on the latest research in treating eating disorders, with a special emphasis on Telehealth given the outbreak of COVID. At that stage, Clinically Thinking wasn't available on Apple or Spotify, so here it is again in case you missed it. Seasons greetings, and we'll be back in 2021

Associate Professor Chris Lee works at the university of Western Australia and in private practice in Perth. He is also passionate about training other Clinical Psychs in the modes and techniques of treating trauma. This is second part of his discussion with Dr Lisa Chantler about dealing with trauma in day to day Clinical practice. www.facebook.com/clinicallythinking

Associate Professor Chris Lee works at the university of Western Australia and in private practice in Perth. He is also passionate about training other Clinical Psychs in the modes and techniques of treating trauma. This is Part 1 of an in-depth discussion with Dr Lisa Chantler about dealing with trauma in day to day Clinical practice. https://www.facebook.com/clinicallythinking

Prof Michael Gradisar is a specialist in sleep disorders at Flinders University. On this episode of Clinically Thinking he describes the connections between sleep disorder, depression and anxiety, and encourages therapists to address sleep disorders early in treatment to bring rapid improvement to client's lives.

Episode 3 Dr Scott Kellogg and Dr Lisa Chantler discuss Scott's discovery and use of the Four Dialogues that underpin modern Chairwork, and talk about the use of this powerful therapy in Clinical Practice. Connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/clinicallythinking/

Episode 2 Dr Susan Simpson is a Clinical Psychologist and Schema Therapist in Scotland. Susan has been using Telehealth for over 20 years and thinks that in some situations there are actually advantages to using Telehealth. She encourages Psychologists to work creatively and make the most of the medium. Connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/clinicallythinking/