When Shared Experience Leads the Way
Does lived experience always help in therapy, or can it sometimes get in the way?
In this new reflection, I explore the growing emphasis on shared experience between therapist and client, and ask what happens when connection is built on similarity rather than relationship.
Professional Reflection: Mums the Word
Between 2008 and 2012, I facilitated a creative support program for young mothers in Albany, Western Australia. This professional reflection explores the origins of the program, the clinical relevance of arts-based approaches for teenage parents, and how this formative experience helped shape my integrative approach to mental health practice. Drawing on current research and lived experience, the post highlights the enduring value of accessible, creative interventions in early parenting support.
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