Written by the CART team to help parents, students, educators, and professionals understand the issues we work with every day.
College is one of the most pressured periods in a young person's life. This article looks at what normal pressure feels like, when it has crossed a line, and what to do.
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Workplace and CorporatesAn EAP is one of the most underused benefits organisations offer. This article explains what it covers, how it works in practice, and why uptake matters.
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About AssessmentsA psychoeducational assessment is not a test of how smart a child is. This article explains what it actually looks at, how it works, and what you get from it.
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Career GuidanceStream selection is one of the most consequential decisions a student makes. This article looks at what actually helps students choose well and what to ignore.
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For ParentsParents often worry that bringing up the subject of a psychologist will upset or stigmatise their child. Here is how to have that conversation in a way that actually helps.
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For SchoolsTeachers often notice something is off with a student long before anyone acts on it. This article looks at the signs worth taking seriously and what schools can do next.
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For ParentsPersistent difficulty with reading, writing, or maths can have a number of causes. Here is how to tell when a formal assessment might help and what to do next.
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Counselling and Mental HealthA lot of people put off counselling because they do not know what to expect. This article explains what a first session actually involves, and what it does not.
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Learning and LiteracyDyslexia is one of the most misunderstood learning differences. This article explains what it actually is, how it is identified, and what effective support looks like.
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Child DevelopmentSchool refusal has several possible causes, from anxiety to learning difficulties to social concerns. Here is how to approach it thoughtfully without making things worse.
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