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Tailored psychology for teens and adults: The NextGen approach

Tailored psychology for teens and adults: The NextGen approach

How a person experiences any mental health concern or condition is shaped by their individuality, and that is why psychology must be tailored to the person seeking support. Without that, it fails to connect in a meaningful way, whether the client is a teen working through the challenges of growing up or an adult facing various pressures.

by David Merrick, MAPS FCCLP

Managing anxiety in adults

Managing anxiety in adults

September 19, 2025

Anxiety doesn’t always appear as fear or panic. It can be subtle things like constant overthinking, restlessness or physical strain. These patterns aren’t just mildly inconvenient; they can be deeply disruptive. Managing anxiety in adults begins with recognising these signs and understanding their impact on daily life and wellbeing.

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What are the Psychological Impacts of Trauma?

What are the Psychological Impacts of Trauma?

September 16, 2025

The psychological impacts of trauma come from deeply distressing or threatening experiences that can overwhelm a person’s ability to cope. They may leave lasting changes to thoughts, feelings, behaviour, self-perception and a sense of safety. Because many people will encounter trauma in their lives, understanding it is important.

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Understanding trauma-informed therapy

Understanding trauma-informed therapy

August 28, 2025

Some experiences change the way a person moves through the world long after they happen. When they are painful, the emotional consequences can affect the body, mind and our relationships. Trauma-informed therapy is not just a technique a psychologist uses, it is an approach that builds understanding and shapes how therapy is delivered.

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Tailored psychology for teens and adults: The NextGen approach

Tailored psychology for teens and adults: The NextGen approach

August 21, 2025

How a person experiences any mental health concern or condition is shaped by their individuality, and that is why psychology must be tailored to the person seeking support. Without that, it fails to connect in a meaningful way, whether the client is a teen working through the challenges of growing up or an adult facing various pressures.

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How parents can support teens between psychology sessions

How parents can support teens between psychology sessions

June 25, 2025

What happens in therapy matters. What happens after does too. Time spent with a psychologist is valuable, but it’s a small part of a much larger process. Often, further progress occurs between sessions, as teens begin to integrate what they’re learning into daily life. How parents show up during that time can help sustain momentum.

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What to expect, and how to prepare for your teen’s first therapy session

What to expect, and how to prepare for your teen’s first therapy session

May 28, 2025

How things begin can have the power to shape everything that follows. While it’s a big step on its own to book an appointment with a psychologist for your child, uncertainty and nerves are completely normal. Here’s how to prepare for a teen’s first therapy session can make the experience feel more manageable and supported.

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