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Weathered wooden bridge leads into misty forest, with sunrise breaking through clouds. The mood is serene and mysterious. No text visible.

The Defiant Architecture of Hope: Reclaiming Agency in an Age of Systemic Fracture

Dr Daniel Shaw

Dec 20, 20258 min read

Woman in a cafe gazing at her hands, coffee and a pastry on the wooden table. Large windows show a street with a passing tram. Warm lighting.

Woman in a cafe gazing at her hands, coffee and a pastry on the wooden table. Large windows show a street with a passing tram. Warm lighting.

"Why Can’t I Just Stop?" Understanding the Stuck Signal in the OCD Brain

Dr Daniel Shaw

Dec 20, 20255 min read

A high-quality, realistic, close-up photo of a person's face. The person is in their 30s, and their expression is one of deep, internal distress and shame. They are looking away from the camera, and their hands are just visible, perhaps clenched or one hand touching their temple. The background is blurred, suggesting their world has shrunk to their own painful, internal thoughts. The lighting is low and moody.

A high-quality, realistic, close-up photo of a person's face. The person is in their 30s, and their expression is one of deep, internal distress and shame. They are looking away from the camera, and their hands are just visible, perhaps clenched or one hand touching their temple. The background is blurred, suggesting their world has shrunk to their own painful, internal thoughts. The lighting is low and moody.

What Are the 'Themes' of OCD? A Guide to Common Obsession Types (Contamination, Harm, & 'Pure-O')

Dr Daniel Shaw

Nov 27, 20258 min read

A high-quality, realistic photo showing a person's hands arranging pencils on a desk into a perfect line. The person's face is out of frame, but the posture of their body, visible in the background, looks tense and distressed, not relaxed. The lighting is soft and focused on the hands. The mood is one of anxiety, not satisfaction.

A high-quality, realistic photo showing a person's hands arranging pencils on a desk into a perfect line. The person's face is out of frame, but the posture of their body, visible in the background, looks tense and distressed, not relaxed. The lighting is soft and focused on the hands. The mood is one of anxiety, not satisfaction.

Is It a Quirk or OCD? Understanding the Difference Between a Habit and a Compulsion

Dr Daniel Shaw

Nov 19, 20255 min read

Two women at a cafe at sunset, one is talking while the other is focused on her phone. Coffee cup and pastry on the table.

Two women at a cafe at sunset, one is talking while the other is focused on her phone. Coffee cup and pastry on the table.

The Compulsion Loop: Are Shopping, Social Media, and Exercise Becoming Addictions?

Dr Daniel Shaw

Nov 6, 20253 min read

Hands pack a gray backpack with a compass, map, and water bottle on a wooden table. Sunlight filters in, highlighting gear for an adventure.

Hands pack a gray backpack with a compass, map, and water bottle on a wooden table. Sunlight filters in, highlighting gear for an adventure.

Building Your Recovery Toolkit: Essential Skills for Overcoming Behavioural Addictions

Dr Daniel Shaw

Oct 30, 20254 min read

A man in a dark room sits on a sofa, focused on a glowing smartphone. The atmosphere is calm and dimly lit.

A man in a dark room sits on a sofa, focused on a glowing smartphone. The atmosphere is calm and dimly lit.

The Digital Partner: A Cure for Loneliness, or a Crisis of Connection?

Dr Daniel Shaw

Oct 29, 20256 min read

Professional woman at a desk in a blue office; cheerful man with a ring light, colourful signs reading "Unlock Your Potential" and "Level Up".

Professional woman at a desk in a blue office; cheerful man with a ring light, colourful signs reading "Unlock Your Potential" and "Level Up".

The Regulated Silence: Why AHPRA's Social Media Crackdown is a Gift to the Charlatans

Dr Daniel Shaw

Oct 27, 20258 min read

Couple sitting on a sofa in a cozy living room, looking thoughtful. Warm lighting, plant and shelves in the background, neutral colors.

Couple sitting on a sofa in a cozy living room, looking thoughtful. Warm lighting, plant and shelves in the background, neutral colors.

My Adult Child Seems Addicted to Porn: A Parent's Guide to a Sensitive Issue

Dr Daniel Shaw

Oct 23, 20254 min read

/Teacher and six children sitting in a circle on cushions in a classroom, discussing around a small table. Bright, cheerful atmosphere.

/Teacher and six children sitting in a circle on cushions in a classroom, discussing around a small table. Bright, cheerful atmosphere.

The $10 Million Blueprint: Why Australia's Anti-Bullying 'Reset' is a Necessary, but Critically Under-Powered, First Step

Dr Daniel Shaw

Oct 22, 20258 min read

A silhouette of a person stands by a rainy window, with a golden key on a wooden table in the foreground, creating a melancholic mood.

A silhouette of a person stands by a rainy window, with a golden key on a wooden table in the foreground, creating a melancholic mood.

Beyond the Bruises: Why Criminalising Coercive Control is a Watershed Moment for Australian Psychology

Dr Daniel Shaw

Oct 20, 20259 min read

A middle-aged parent sits alone in a dark room, their face illuminated by the glow of a smartphone, showing an expression of deep worry and concern after making a difficult discovery online.

A middle-aged parent sits alone in a dark room, their face illuminated by the glow of a smartphone, showing an expression of deep worry and concern after making a difficult discovery online.

My Teenager and Pornography: A Parent's Guide to a Difficult Conversation

Dr Daniel Shaw

Oct 16, 20254 min read

A person sits on a bed with head in hands, appearing stressed. The room has a desk, bookshelves, and a window. Bright, soft lighting.

A person sits on a bed with head in hands, appearing stressed. The room has a desk, bookshelves, and a window. Bright, soft lighting.

More Than Just Habits: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Treating OCD in Melbourne

Dr Daniel Shaw

Oct 15, 20254 min read

A young woman discovers her boyfriend has been secretly watching porn on his phone while they're on holiday, and he's getting a drink. He's been neglecting her sexual needs to masturbate alone instead. She feels heartbroken and betrayed, especially because it didn't need to be hidden.

A young woman discovers her boyfriend has been secretly watching porn on his phone while they're on holiday, and he's getting a drink. He's been neglecting her sexual needs to masturbate alone instead. She feels heartbroken and betrayed, especially because it didn't need to be hidden.

When Your Partner is Addicted to Pornography: A Guide for Coping and Support

Dr Daniel Shaw

Oct 9, 20254 min read

A young adult is feeling ashamed after watching porn while his group of friends are smiling and holding drinks at a lively party on the right

A young adult is feeling ashamed after watching porn while his group of friends are smiling and holding drinks at a lively party on the right

Beyond a Habit: Understanding Pornography Addiction and the Path to Recovery

Dr Daniel Shaw

Oct 2, 20254 min read

7 Types of Rest: How to truly rest and feel like yourself again

7 Types of Rest: How to truly rest and feel like yourself again

7 Types of Rest: How to truly rest and feel like yourself again

Junko Fukuhara

Sep 29, 20253 min read

7つの休息法 - 本当の休息とは？

7つの休息法 - 本当の休息とは？

7つの休息法 - 本当の休息とは？

Junko Fukuhara

Sep 29, 20254 min read

A father feeling sad, frustrated and powerless with his adult son's gaming addiction

A father feeling sad, frustrated and powerless with his adult son's gaming addiction

Supporting Your Adult Child with a Gaming Addiction: A Guide for Parents

Dr Daniel Shaw

Sep 25, 20254 min read

a heartbroken mother unable to break the hold that gaming has on her child.

a heartbroken mother unable to break the hold that gaming has on her child.

My Child is Addicted to Gaming: A Practical Guide for Melbourne Parents

Dr Daniel Shaw

Sep 18, 20255 min read

When your partner is missing, the most important thing you can do is find your own direction. Your well-being matters, and waiting for the addiction to stop won't help.

When your partner is missing, the most important thing you can do is find your own direction. Your well-being matters, and waiting for the addiction to stop won't help.

When Your Partner is Lost in the Game: A Guide for Supporting Your Partner and Yourself

Dr Daniel Shaw

Sep 11, 20254 min read

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