#Best Teen Psychologist Melbourne

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Melbourne's Leading Teen Psychologist: Helping Adolescents Thrive

As Melbourne's leading teen psychologist, I am committed to helping adolescents thrive during one of the most critical stages of their lives. Adolescence is a time of significant change, often accompanied by challenges such as anxiety, depression, identity issues, and social pressures. My practice is dedicated to providing specialized care that addresses these unique needs, offering a supportive environment where teens can explore their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment.

Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I work closely with each teen to develop coping strategies, improve self-esteem, and enhance resilience. My approach is collaborative, involving families when appropriate to ensure a holistic support system. I believe in empowering adolescents to take charge of their mental health, fostering personal growth and a positive outlook on life.

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Week 7: Digital Citizenship 3 - Trolling & Social Media Conflict

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Up until this week, we have explored the positive results that can arise from digital citizenship in the form of activism and reaching greater audiences on political issues for the greater good. This week we looked at the darker, more problematic side of online environments and the aberrant unethical behaviour that can occur (McCosker 2014)

Whilst perusing the week’s readings by Danah Boyd, I couldn’t help but have the old schoolyard chant above playing through my head because let’s face it, trolling or bullying has been around amongst youths long before social media. It is inarguable that technology offers new mediums for bullying to occur however the misconception that it is worsened is likely due to the fact that acts of bullying are simply more visible (Boyd 2014, p.132). More often than not, ‘indirect acts’ of bullying as described by Boyd (2014) such as spreading gossip and rumours is misinterpreted by parents or onlookers as acts of bullying. The term bullying is best described in Boyd’s article by Swedish Psychologist Dan Olweus as ‘aggression, repetition, and imbalance in power’ and it is only considered bullying when all three components occur (Boyd 2014, p. 131)

This reading reminded me of the following article I read on Nine News FaceBook page:

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/02/03/09/50/mum-speaks-of-melbourne-high-school-bullying-which-led-to-daughters-suicide

This article is a prime example of when words do hurt like ‘sticks and stones’ and the aggression, repetition and imbalance in power has the ultimate effect. The mother in the article states “The bullying started out with just insults and stuff and she got slapped across the face once or twice,” which is what Ashley in Boyd’s article referred to as ‘indirect bullying’. The danger here of course being that this bullying resulted in criminal acts which ultimately led to Cassidy’s suicide.

It is events such as this that make it hard to accept McCosker’s (2014) opinion that provocation and trolling are an essential productive element to social media space. By far one of the most alarming factors was that according to Thelwall and Pardeep (2011), the majority of commenters on YouTube are in their late 20s, which mean that it is not the youth who are trolling – it’s adults! (Thelwall & Pardeep 2011 as cited in McCosker 2014).

As someone who does not pay attention to trolls on social media, I decided to select a random video on YouTube which I thought had no way of attracting trolls and examine the comments. As McCosker (2014) states, it is better to examine acts of provocation rather than simply trying to define them.

Looking through the 611 comments on this inoffensive video with over 370,000 views I found that the majority were positive in nature. However, I did come across the following interaction between users.

Whilst the negative comments are not directly related to the content of the video and are instead between various commenters, it is hard to ignore that the interaction is religion base. This proves Thelwall and Pardeep’s (2011) findings that topics such as politics and religion were most likely to cause provocation and negative comments (Thelwall and Pardeep 2011 as cited in McCosker 2014)

 REFERENCES

Boyd, D 2014, 'Bullying: Is the Media Amplifying Meanness and Cruelty?', in It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens, Yale University Press, New Haven, USA, pp. 128-52.

McCosker, A 2014, YouTrolling as provocation: Tube's agonistics publics, Convergence, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 201-217.

McPherson, E, 2017, Melbourne mum tells of daughter's gang rape and suicide to warn bullying 'costs lives', Nine News, viewed 5 February 2017, < http://www.9news.com.au/national/2017/02/03/09/50/mum-speaks-of-melbourne-high-school-bullying-which-led-to-daughters-suicide>

Professional Wild Child, 10 HEALTHY MORNING HABITS, 27 June, viewed 5 February 2017, <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PrVcY8rLaA>

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Finding the Right Fit: A Guide to Choosing an Adolescent Psychologist in Melbourne for Your Child

Navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence can be challenging—not just for teens, but for parents as well. As your child encounters the ups and downs of growing up, you might find yourself wondering how best to support their emotional well-being. Enter the adolescent psychologist—an invaluable ally who can help your teen thrive during this critical stage of life. But with so many options available in vibrant Melbourne, how do you choose the right professional who understands your child's unique needs? Fear not! In this guide, we’ll explore essential tips and insights that will empower you to make an informed decision, ensuring that your child finds a compassionate expert who resonates with them. Let’s embark on this journey together towards fostering resilience and happiness in your child's life!