Sat, 2012-12-08 12:56From the Editor:
It was a sad moment a few weeks back when our long time columnist and friend Paul Martin phoned to say that he would be stepping aside from his LGBT activism and writing to focus on a new stage of his career. Paul, in his role as a psychologist, has given many years of wonderful...Read more
Sat, 2012-11-24 08:55
The grey stuff between your ears made up of mainly fat and water is one of the most powerful computers in the world. The problem is that most people are so loaded up with old programs from when they were growing up that this computer is on auto-pilot so that they feel as though they don’t...Read more
Wed, 2012-11-07 12:58Luckily for us, we don’t have to be imprisoned by the Super AMart suburban belief systems our parents hold about relationships. Open relationships can work very well, but in many cases it is the beginning of more drama than a B grage Latino soap opera. Some couples are very creative and...Read more
Sun, 2012-10-14 16:08Online dating is one way of meeting new friends, getting your end wet, chatting, and meeting Mr. or Ms. Right. It’s time consuming, potentially addictive, fraught with rejections, weirdos and liars, but is also pulsating with opportunity and fabulousness! I have...Read more
Sat, 2012-09-29 11:58Many gay and lesbian couples over the years have come to our practice years with concerns about their sex lives. This can be the cause of many heated discussions, emotional distress, hurt, sadness and break ups. One of the biggest issues we’ve found has been the expectations people have about what...Read more
Fri, 2012-09-21 11:56 Over the last 25 years, I have heard many stories about the negative experiences transgender and intersex clients have had with some mental health professionals. Whilst there are some wonderful and knowledgeable practitioners, unfortunately many just have too little understanding of the...Read more
Wed, 2012-07-18 09:33
There are many mental health implications of the LNP Government’s removal of our equal rights. This includes that it sends the message that it ok now to be homophobic in Queensland, so some people are feeling less safe. For some it confirms the underlying beliefs that they are somehow...Read more
Tue, 2012-06-05 08:34At times when everything can feel so dark and hopeless, it can be helpful to have some strategies we can use to stay positive. One important thing to keep in mind is that no matter how bleak it seems out there at the moment, we can still remain resilient and have a positive attitude. ...Read more
Wed, 2012-05-16 08:30One of the issues we often see at Centre for Human Potential is how LGBTI people are negatively impacted by others’ ideas of what is supposed to be ‘male’ and ‘female’. Our communities have great freedom to express variations of gender and sexual orientations but can still have issues when faced by...Read more
Tue, 2012-04-10 11:13People see psychologists for all sorts of reasons, such as sleep issues, chronic pain, overcoming fear and anxiety so they can get on with life, relationship issues, and overcoming mood problems such as feeling down so they can feel more energy and motivation. One challenge can be that of which...Read more
