A few weeks ago I started seeing a slew of commentary about this show Adolescence; crime, murder, and new trending content is usually not what I look into but when I saw that this was tackling incels and the idea of gendered violence I thought I’d give it a watch. It was a really well-actedContinue reading “Presenting; Language of Radicalisation; Unpacking Adolescence & Online Extemism “
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The font I use: dyslexia friendly
Hey there! You might’ve noticed that I use a different kind of font to many other fonts used online. I use a dyslexia-friendly fonts, listed as Open Dyslexic. Why? First off, dyslexia is something that affects how people read and process words. It’s a facet of neurodivergence that makes traditional fonts a bit of aContinue reading “The font I use: dyslexia friendly”
The benefits of Cosplay!
Cosplay, a mashup of the words “costume” and “play”, involves dressing up as a character from a book, movie, or video game, and often taking on some role-play as that character. While many people view cosplay as a quirky hobby, there are several mental health and community benefits to this hobby, especially for young people.Continue reading “The benefits of Cosplay!”
The power of affirming spaces
I’ve got a Roll for Growth group that’ve only recently come together. We play Dungeons & Dragons, and the participants play as characters they’ve created; adventurers who have come into ownership of a pirate’s ship, and are seeking to foil an evil plan involving zombies, a villainous baron, and magic-users unknown. In a recent session,Continue reading “The power of affirming spaces”
Roll for Growth: Story Genres
The Roll for Growth: Therapeutic Roleplaying Games program is built around the creation of a safe and affirming peer group space, and the use of collaborative storytelling games, most notably Dungeons & Dragons, to facilitate creative storytelling, roleplaying and gamified learning in that affirming space. Different games are used in the program to enable differentContinue reading “Roll for Growth: Story Genres”
Interview with Particle? Wow!
So recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Megan Pusey, (@scienceninjagal) for a piece in Particle – the science news blog run by Scitech – Perth’s interactive science education musem. I am absolutely giddy with the idea of being interviewed by Scitech. I remember looking forward to the Scitech excursion every year atContinue reading “Interview with Particle? Wow!”
Roll for Growth, Social Skills & Social Anxiety
During a session last week, one of my participants mentioned how much he enjoys this style of counselling. “This is really fun, and I like being able to tell my story.” Not only that, the group are fully engaged through the whole session. That’s why I’m so passionate about this form of therapy: for them,Continue reading “Roll for Growth, Social Skills & Social Anxiety”
Mindful communication
When I was on the railways I found myself devouring books on world philosophy, in search of wisdom and meaning. Reading these brought me to seek a more fulfilling calling in life, and when I learned about counselling, and how it could be a career option for me, I knew I’d found my path. OneContinue reading “Mindful communication”
Services for Melbourne and Covid-19 impacted communities
I’ve said before that the benefit of conducting sessions online means I can be accessed at your convenience. In times like these – the Covid-19 pandemic, it also means counselling can be accessed in safety, if you’re concerned about becoming exposed. As I watch with a second wave hit the east coast, I am remindedContinue reading “Services for Melbourne and Covid-19 impacted communities”
Body scan meditation
The body scan meditation is another potent tool for relaxation, anxiety, and releasing stress. It can also be surprising – especially if you find yourself holding tension in areas you’d hardly considered. This does more than relieve tension – it helps you recognise it, helps you find where stress is stored in your body. DuringContinue reading “Body scan meditation”
Counselling with Mike 