A torn photograph. On one side, a man sits alone, eyes downcast, his face marked by something deeper than sadness. On the other, a woman...

TL;DR Summary: Moral injury is the psychological, emotional, or spiritual pain that arises when someone feels they have violated their...

A Tipping Point for the Talking Professions We are standing on the edge of a revolution in mental health care. As artificial intelligence...

“I can’t keep doing this” It’s a sentence I hear a lot from professionals responsible for others. They’re not burning out in the dramatic...

Emotional flatness isn’t always a sign of disorder. Sometimes, it’s a functional adaptation.  In some roles, especially those involving...

Exposure therapy has long been a cornerstone in the treatment of anxiety-related conditions. Traditionally, its effectiveness has been...

There’s an old joke that middle age is climbing the ladder of success, only to realise it’s leaning against the wrong wall. To many...

Introduction: Why Identity and Role Get Confused In high-stakes, high-responsibility professions — the military, healthcare, therapy,...

When moral injury arises from systemic constraints  — when people feel unable to act  on what they believe is right — it doesn’t just...

Introduction: The Hidden Wounds of Moral Injury Moral injury is not a disorder. It is not a broken brain, a chemical imbalance, or a flaw...

Therapists often talk about “holding space.”I know — it can sound a bit vague or, frankly, a little pretentious. But at its heart, it’s...

A veteran once said to me: “I spent six months being trained to join. I got two days to leave.” It stuck with me. We put enormous effort...

“I knew how to be a soldier. I don’t know how to be… this.”​ This sentiment echoes the experiences of many veterans as they navigate the...

Understanding Veteran Transition For many military veterans, the shift to civilian life is not simply a logistical change but a profound...

Process-Based Therapy (PBT) represents a significant shift in psychological treatment, moving away from rigid diagnostic categories and...

In the ever-evolving field of psychotherapy, Process-Based Therapy (PBT) is gaining traction as a dynamic, individualized approach to...

In this short video, I offer a brief overview of the ACT Matrix, a simple, but powerful, tool for helping individuals identify their ...

Today I came across the line “Do it well or don’t do it at all”, a piece of advice I’ve come across many times in my life but to which...

It's fair to say that a majority of clients come to therapy in hope that we will be able to control their emotions more effectively. ...

Asking what your client wants from your work together might seem obvious but it isn't always as clear is it may first seem. In reality,...