Published on 28 August 2025
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This edition reflects on the ACA's annual conference held in Adelaide in June, featuring highlights and winners of the inaugural ACA Excellence Awards. Alyona Cerfontyne discusses counselling adults with misattributed paternity. Kerrie Arthur and Jane Nosworthy provide insights into grief counselling related to voluntary assisted dying through a pilot program study. And finally the ACA symposium, Evolving Your Practice, is scheduled for October 28, 2025.
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This edition reflects on the ACA's annual conference held in Adelaide in June, featuring highlights and winners of the inaugural Counselling Excellence Awards. Alyona Cerfontyne, discusses counselling adults with misattributed paternity. Kerrie Arthur and Jane Nosworthy provide insights into grief counselling related to voluntary assisted dying through a pilot program study. The ACA symposium, Evolving Your Practice, announced is scheduled for October 28, 2025.
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Supporting Bereavement for Families Navigating Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)
This article outlines the development, implementation, and findings of a pioneering support group program in Australia designed to assist families and friends navigating grief related to Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD).
Indigenous Men’s Healing Shed
This article discusses the establishment and impact of the Indigenous Men’s Healing Shed in Darwin, focusing on providing culturally safe support and healing services for Indigenous men affected by domestic violence and related issues.
‘My Father is Not My Father’: Counselling Adults Discovering Misattributed Paternity
This feature article discusses the emotional and psychological impact of discovering misattributed paternity in adults, highlighting the need for specialized counseling and support for those affected.
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The 2025 Excellence Awards in Counselling
This article showcases the recipients and achievements of the 2025 Excellence Awards in Counselling, recognizing outstanding contributions in various areas of the counselling profession in Australia.
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Researching Cyberbullying In Youth Mental Health and Working Towards Holistic Interventions
This article discusses the impact of cyberbullying on the mental health of secondary school-aged youth, highlighting the need for standardized research methods and holistic interventions.
Compliance & Legal Obligations of a Cyber Security Breach
This article highlights the growing threat of cyber attacks, particularly targeting small businesses and clinics in Australia. It emphasizes the financial, legal, and reputational consequences of a cyber breach, including compliance with laws like the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme and industry standards. Common types of cyber attacks, such as phishing, ransomware, and malware, are outlined, along with reasons why small clinics are vulnerable.
Trauma-informed Care For Marginalised and Low-income Communities
This article discusses the importance and principles of trauma-informed care (TIC) for marginalized low-income communities, highlighting barriers to its implementation and strategies for promoting healing and empowerment.
Creating Space For People To Process VAD-Related Grief
This article outlines the development, implementation, and findings of a pioneering support group program in Australia designed to assist families and friends navigating grief related to Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD).
Book Review: Culturally Responsive Psychotherapy, Counselling and Psychology Practices
The authors present a timely and essential exploration of how mental health professionals can integrate cultural responsiveness into their practices. This book serves as a call to action for therapists, counsellors, and psychologists to embrace inclusivity and accountability in their work, ensuring that diverse client populations feel seen, heard, and supported.
Book Review - Sing Me a Song to SOAR: Finding Hope in Our Redemptive Stories by Dr Julie Morsillo
Dr Morsillo presents a resource designed to support individuals navigating the complexities of grief, trauma, and personal transformation. The book integrates principles from positive psychology, Christian counselling, and narrative therapy, offering readers tools to find hope and healing through the re-authoring of their personal stories.
Reflecting on Changing Landscapes at the 2025 ACA Conference
This article provides a summary of the 2025 ACA Conference, highlighting discussions on changing landscapes in mental health, keynote presentations, and research focused on supporting diverse client needs in counselling.
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