Cynthia is a counselling educator and psychologist working in private practise. She is the author of the book, ‘Return to the Soul’. Here she comments on the latest incident in Bourke St, Melbourne. Another incident of terrorist violence on Bourke St in Melbourne, Australia. Another death, another round of sorrow. Another inquiry into the state [...]
Author: cynthiahickmanpsychologist
Do you know the real you?
You are the life of every party, own all the must have accessories and boast 1000+ friends on Facebook, but are you showing people who you really are? It seems our aspirations for glamour, popularity and wealth may be masking a modern identity crisis.
Making good relationships great
Great relationships don’t just happen. A good relationship may develop through time spent together and experiences shared but a great relationship requires something more.
The Economics of Love
While most of expect a certain amount of give or take in a relationship, it can become a commercial transaction if we are not careful. So what do we do if an emotional trade-off becomes our usual currency. Words by Cynthia Hickman, Psychologist.
Free to choose
Making healthy sexual choices in life can be a confusing task, especially if pop-culture is used as the barometer of what is "normal." Setting boundaries and knowing what is right for you, however, can help in so many other areas of your life. By Cynthia Hickman
Message in a bottle
Think you don't have a drinking problem? Your alcohol use may be masking deeper issues that need to be addressed. Words by Cynthia Hickman.