Perth Psychologist
Suite 5, 3 Lawrence Avenue, West Perth, WA  6005.  Ph. (08) 9322 1123
 
 

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Addictions and Change

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   Quitting an addiction such as smoking, drinking or drug use involves going through predictable stages of change.  These stages have been extensively scientifically validated since Prochaska and DiClemente’s hallmark research in 1982.  Rarely can a person successfully quit by passing through these stages only once.  Typically there are several attempts at change before quitting for good.  Like someone who quit smoking seven times over, only to resume smoking five years later during a divorce, then having to quit all over again.

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How Change Works

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   There is a common misconception in mental health professions that it is the specific treatment that provides the cure.  As such, mental health training emphasises learning how to administer these treatments.  However, with thousands of good intervention options available and new approaches regularly vying for attention, it is just not feasible for professionals to receive training in each one.  Some approaches have been favoured due to the sheer quantity of empirical data supporting their validity; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Interpersonal Process Therapy are prime examples. 

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Why Am I Depressed?

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   The number one cause of depression is self-hatred. Self-hatred can also be defined as SELF-JUDGEMENT. Although this statement may seem evident, a judgement is not the same as a FACT. Therefore, if the cause of your depression is judgement, the CURE for your depression is REALITY.

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