May 6, 2016
A growing movement in Australia’s remote central and western desert region is re-establishing a cycle that was on the brink of destruction in order to change […]
March 3, 2016
By Pamela Nathan Director, CASSE Aboriginal Australian Relations Program Too many men remain dangerously quiet in the national conversation about domestic violence. In the Northern Territory […]
February 18, 2016
Suicide is the FIFTH leading cause of death of Aboriginal people. In particular 15-24 year olds are over five times more likely to suicide than non-indigenous peers.
Building on cultural strengths and supporting self-determination is likely to be the core component of any suicide program. This is what CASSE's Tjilirra Men's Movement attempts to do!
Aboriginal people describe their physical and mental health as having a basis of ‘social and emotional well-being’ originating in a network of relationships (or connections) that includes between the individual and their community, traditional lands, family and kin, ancestors and the spiritual dimension of existence. Life is understood in holistic terms… linked to their ‘control over their physical environment, of dignity, of community self-esteem, and of justice’.
February 10, 2016
By Pamela Nathan Re: ‘Northern Territory intervention ‘fails on human rights’ and closing the gap’, published in The Guardian, 8 February, 2016. In November, the Australian […]
February 3, 2016
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A new approach to recognising Aboriginal Australia’s colonial nightmare was discussed in the House of Lords this week as leading Australian psychoanalytic psychotherapist, CASSE's Pamela Nathan, joined Lord John Alderdice to present work being done in Central Australia that is embracing ancient practices in order to find a way forward.
January 25, 2016
On Australia Day we need to recognise the First Nation. How can we forget that Australia was declared Terra Nullius? Recognition cuts to the heart of what an individual needs to have a sound mind. It is essential for the well-being of our national psyche. To treat the mind we need to address issues of recognition at a personal and individual level. Then Healing can come. To treat our national psyche we need cultural and constitutional recognition for Aboriginal peoples.
December 16, 2015
The following article was published by Sydney University, surmising the 'What is Recognition?' event, which was held on Tuesday the 10th of December. Pamela Nathan, Director of CASSE's Aboriginal Australian Relations Program, was a panelist at this significant event, alongside Professor Marcia Langton and Professor Duncan Ivison. The conversation and subsequent discussions were extremely interesting and thought provoking and no doubt many of the large audience were left feeling jilted of time to explore the ideas presented in far more detail. To this end, we look forward to bringing you much more on the psychoanalytic imperative for recognition in the coming weeks.
December 9, 2015
Thanks to Sydney Ideas for hosting a terrific event last night, the 8th of December, featuring Noel Pearson and Professor Jonathan Lear in conversation discussing ‘What […]
November 12, 2015
The page is blank. Where does one start to make sense of a life? Is there a beginning and an end? Are there multiple interconnections, seemingly disconnected, which in the fullness of time connect to form a story? A whole, of many parts, which if visually portrayed, could look like a collage or a Jackson Pollock painting of pure form and no image, pure paint - the essence and without artifice.
This is the dance of life...
November 11, 2015
As we reach the half-way mark for Psychology Week 2015, I would like to share a story that shows, very briefly, how the psychoanalytic psychotherapist might work with someone to understand trauma and violence.
The story is taken from 'Saving Lives', the first of CASSE's series of booklets that explore some of the key issues facing people and communities in crisis.
November 9, 2015
Welcome to Psychology Week 2015!
Psychology Week, November 8-14, aims to increase public awareness of how psychology can help people and communities lead healthier, happier and more meaningful lives.
We will be celebrating this week by posting a blog a day to help you become a little more informed about psychology and the central role it plays in CASSE's work creating safe, supportive environments for individuals, families and communities.
October 21, 2015
Save the date – 8 December 2015 SYDNEY IDEAS – WHAT IS RECOGNITION? Noel Pearson and Jonathan Lear in Conversation Event details When: Tuesday 8th December […]