The outer complexity that social changemakers navigate every day has an inner equivalent — and the capacity to hold one depends, more than most of us are trained to admit, on the capacity to hold the other. Here's what inner work actually means for people committed to changing systems.

Burnout in the impact sector has a particular texture that conventional wellbeing support rarely names — let alone addresses. If you're a changemaker, community leader, or social sector worker who has tried the usual tools and still feels depleted, this is for you.

You're not fighting all the time. Nothing dramatic has happened. But somewhere along the way, you and your partner began feeling more like housemates than partners. This is relationship drift — and it's more common, and more treatable, than most people realise.

Finding a therapist who genuinely understands LGBTQIA+ experiences — not just a therapist who says they're affirming — can make all the difference. Here's what LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy actually means in practice, and what to look for.

Trauma doesn't just live in memories — it lives in the body, in patterns of relating, and in the nervous system's habitual responses to the world. Here's how an integrative, body-informed approach to trauma therapy works, and what to look for in a trauma therapist.

"Time heals" — but sometimes it doesn't. Grief is not a problem to be solved or a process to be accelerated. Here's what therapy can offer when loss has become something you need to move through rather than wait out.

Anxiety isn't just a thought problem — it lives in the body, in the nervous system, and in our patterns of relating. Here's why an embodied, relational approach to anxiety therapy can reach places that cognitive techniques alone often can't.

Looking for a therapist in Melbourne's inner north and not sure where to start? Here's an honest, practical guide — covering the difference between psychology and psychotherapy, how to find the right fit, and what to ask before you book.

Thinking about couples therapy but not sure where to start? Here's an honest guide to what couples counselling looks like at Turning Ground in Thornbury — from the first session to finding a therapist who's right for both of you.

What if healing doesn’t happen alone? Interpersonal group psychotherapy invites you into a shared space where relational wounds can be felt, seen, and transformed—offering a profound sense of connection, belonging, and change.

Many people assume that feeling stuck is about their life circumstances; the wrong job, the wrong partner, the wrong home. These are deeply significant factors, however, they are usually are pointing towards something deeper beneath the surface: not knowing how to navigate conflicts, and not knowing how to communicate what matters to you.

Something is running dry in the impact sector. Not ambition. Not commitment. Something older — the inner ground from which sustainable work actually grows. This article weaves wellbeing research, Jungian psychology, and the thinking of Macy, Whyte, Scharmer, and Yalom into an argument for why therapeutic group work may be the most important investment a changemaker can make.

Part 2: A Wild Call to Become Human Again

In Part 1, we explored how the allure of technological progress has left our deeper humanity hollowed out - rife with unfeeling apathy and with our worldly embeddedness in a state of atrophy. We attempted to explore and briefly articulate how it is that, out from this state of ‘technological wandering’ comes an apathy, a diminishment of a capacity to pay attention and care about what is inherently and truly valuable at the heart of being human.

Part 1: Atrophy and Apathy 

The Thinking-Machine has seamlessly taken a position in our collective minds as a trusted ‘other’ - something to turn towards for knowing. More disturbing than merely seeking abstract knowledge is that in our dark moments, where so many are isolated and displaced, the Thinking-Machine has now become the one to turn-towards to be-known. 

Righteous anger by itself is no threat to the systems of violence and oppression. In fact it can even serve those systems by directing energy away from anything that threatens real power. 

How can we learn to harness our passion for positive change without contributing to the divides between us?

Here we are, approaching the end of 2024. I’ve heard from my elders that although they’ve lived through many precarious moments in history, right now feels to be the most disorganised, uncertain, and scary time to be alive. There are many important reasons for feeling this which I will not list here, but I would like to focus on one area which seems particularly alive for me now: Conflict.

The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) represent a transformative approach to personal and societal growth, emphasizing the critical role of inner development in achieving sustainable global progress.

Shame is a deeply painful emotion that arises from the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy. Unlike guilt, which is related to specific behaviors, shame is more about the self and can have a pervasive impact on an individual’s mental health and well-being. Understanding shame and how to address it is crucial for fostering healthier emotional lives.

Our mental health is intricately linked to our interpersonal experiences, and group therapy offers a collaborative environment for individuals to explore their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings in relation to others. Explore the purpose and practice of group therapy here, to see if you might like to explore joining a program.

The development of the moral imagination is a cornerstone for meaningful cultural change. This concept, which involves the ability to envision and empathize with the experiences and perspectives of others, is vital for fostering a more just and compassionate society.