Leigh Morgan Clinical Psychology

Leigh Morgan Clinical Psychology We are a clinical psychology practice in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

28/07/2026

When they come to talk to you and suddenly you’re in an argument you didn’t intend to have - you might have (perhaps among others), two thoughts

1. How dare they treat me like this after all that I’ve done for therm
2. If I don’t teach them how to treat people better, it won’t end well for them

At this point, you might then move into defending yourself or correction of their actions.

You’re most likely absolutely right that they need some support on how to approach things, but first consider:

1. They have brought their overwhelm to you - and although it might not feel like it, that’s a win!
2. You will have time later to revisit those things with them, in a calm space
3. Currently, it is time for CONNECTION
4. Overwhelm interrupts the opportunity for connection - so try this
1. Imagine their overwhelm flowing into a container in front of you (not in them or in you)
2. Patiently and supportively wait for the flow to slow and stop - in this moment you are doing an enormously important job of ‘holding’ their overwhelm for them
3. Now you can engage in more supportive and productive conversation

I wonder how this technique might impact conversations with your adolescent or young adult?

Follow for more tips.

Social media is not individualised therapeutic support.

You know your child and family best,
and if you need support, please engage in professional therapeutic care.

25/07/2026

You might feel shut down when you are always met with resistance, a dismissive, angry response or with ‘I know already!’

But our young adults and adolescents feel more lost than ever before.

Instead of avoiding contact, consider

1. Invite curious discussion - Can your young adult or adolescent really tell you how they feel? Can they tell you about things that you might disagree with? Build a space that fosters exploration of ideas. From a safe and curious space, aligned action will grow.

2. Encourage perspective taking - Discuss everything, present different sides of an argument so that ideas can form. The time, space and warmth to explore ideas provided by a wise, calm adult is invaluable for the development of a young person’s sense of self

3. Hold space - allow time to explore different ideas. There is no rush. Foster the unwavering philosophy that we ALWAYS love each other even if we disagree. The time, space and positive connection is the perfect space to find a path forward and for ideas to form.
4.
5. Build frustration tolerance - Model calm pursuit through difficult things - it’s important for our kids to see us wrestle calmly (mostly) with difficult things. This allows them to build the strength to do it themselves.

If you could hold space, would it change the interaction with your adolescent or young adult?

Follow for more tips.

Social media is not individualised therapeutic support.

You know your child and family best, and if you need support, please engage in professional therapeutic care.

17/07/2026

Ever heard this before?

I’ll apologise if you apologise. You feel the same way, so you reply I’ll apologise if you apologise.

It’s easy to get into a ‘standoff’ with someone when trying to resolve a conflict.

Instead, consider what your mindset is when you enter a situation to try to resolve a conflict with someone.

With a ‘right/wrong’ mindset, we want the other person to admit fault, and apologise to make it feel better.

With an ‘understanding perspective’ mindset - we are looking for the grain of truth that allows us to solve the problem.

Try this:

1. Recognise that relationship ruptures (arguments) are often about perspective, not right/wrong
2. Become curious about why the other person feels this way and encourage them to explain
3. Ask yourself:
1. Did I intend to hurt their feelings
2. Is it possible that (even though it wasn’t my intention), they could have been offended by my actions?
4. Let the person know that you are sorry, and let them know what your intentions were
5. Allow space to resolve the conflict from there

How does this mindset shift change your interactions during a conflict?

Follow for more tips.

Social media is not individualised therapeutic support.
You know your child and family best,
and if you need support, please engage in professional therapeutic care.

14/06/2026

Frustration tolerance is an essential skill required for persistence and success. Teaching frustration tolerance especially to kids and young people, can be difficult until you see it in action.

Watching sport can inspire kids to see exactly what frustration tolerance is - warts and all. If your child doesn’t like sport, this is the same for any skill that requires excellence. This could be dance, outdoor exploration, art, theatre, novelists - the list is endless.

When you watch people who excel, they think differently.

In this video I suggest three ideas about success that you can talk about with your kids:

1. Persisting and working hard is required to progress, and provides meaning and contributes to building your self worth
2. It is often difficult - and that’s the way it goes for all of us - in fact it’s good for you!
3. Give yourself a learning curve. It may be that you don’t achieve what you expect to start with. Im fact, true failure is not persisting.

Not getting what you expect is just information for next time.

If that is combined with 1 and 2, you become unstoppable!

Happy frustration tolerance building!

Follow below for more tips!

19/05/2026

Another meltdown? Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed?

I’m keen to talk to parents who are seeking a calmer home environment and a closer connection with their children

Participate in a 20 minute chat about the challenges and be part of the development of a resource for parents designed with you in mind.

If that sound like you, message me or email CHAT to [email protected]

Are you the parent of a spirited child and are wondering how to support them to grow up to save, not destroy the world? ...
07/05/2026

Are you the parent of a spirited child and are wondering how to support them to grow up to save, not destroy the world? I am currently working on a resource that is practical and meaningful for parents. If that's you, I'd like to understand some of the challenges you face in day to day life.

If you are willing to have a short 20 minute chat 1:1 via zoom, please DM me

What a year it has been. Thank you to every one of my clients, referrers, and colleagues and to my amazing team for anot...
19/12/2024

What a year it has been. Thank you to every one of my clients, referrers, and colleagues and to my amazing team for another wonderful year of work together.

I am so grateful to be able to do the work that I do and share the journey with such wonderful clients. I hope that you are able to have a restful break.

We are now closed for the holiday break.
Should you require any mental health support during this time please contact your GP. If it is an emergency please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital. If you need mental health support and/or advice please see contact details for services detailed below.

If you need mental health support over the holiday period please contact your GP if needed to discuss options during thi...
19/12/2023

If you need mental health support over the holiday period please contact your GP if needed to discuss options during this time.If it is an emergency, please ring 000 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.
If you need additional support here are some helplines that may be helpful.
Lifeline 131 114
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Mensline 1300 789 987

Over the last two weeks, I’ve had the privilege of working with CBT Australia to deliver training courses in Cognitive ...
28/09/2023

Over the last two weeks, I’ve had the privilege of working with CBT Australia to deliver training courses in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Brunei and the Phillipines.

What a wonderful experience we’ve had to be able to contribute to the training of mental health professionals in this part of the world.

I will be back in the practice on Monday 2nd October to resume therapy sessions.

Enjoying a walk through our beautiful city on day 2 of AADPA ADHD conference. Reflecting on some of the presentations fr...
30/07/2023

Enjoying a walk through our beautiful city on day 2 of AADPA ADHD conference.

Reflecting on some of the presentations from clinicians amd researchers around the world.

I’m excited to think about increasing the types of services for adolescents and their parents who are completing their schooling and transitioning to post schooling life.

I feel there is a huge need in this area. Do you agree? Are these types of services something you would be interested in?

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