Processing complicated grief after family estrangement
Family estrangement rarely arrives with a clear beginning or a definitive end, and it can be deeply hard to work through. The dist...
Clinical Social Worker
Stephen is a clinical social worker with a passion for making mental health information accessible and easy to understand. He writes regularly for Talked on topics ranging from anxiety and stress management to relationships, self-care, and the everyday challenges that affect our wellbeing.
Drawing on his clinical experience and a genuine interest in human behaviour, Stephen aims to bring warmth and practical insight to every piece he writes. He believes good mental health information should feel like a conversation with someone who gets it, not a textbook.
Stephen is a clinical social worker with a passion for making mental health information accessible and easy to understand. He writes regularly for Talked on topics ranging from anxiety and stress management to relationships, self-care, and the everyday challenges that affect our wellbeing.
Drawing on his clinical experience and a genuine interest in human behaviour, Stephen aims to bring warmth and practical insight to every piece he writes. He believes good mental health information should feel like a conversation with someone who gets it, not a textbook.
Written by Stephen Feest- 14 May 2026Updated on: 14 May 2026
Family estrangement rarely arrives with a clear beginning or a definitive end, and it can be deeply hard to work through. The dist...
Written by Stephen Feest- 12 Oct 2023Updated on: 12 Oct 2023
Emotional intelligence, or the ability to manage and express our emotions in a healthy way, is an important factor in overall well...
Written by Stephen Feest- 20 Feb 2026Updated on: 20 Feb 2026
With alcohol use having many social correlations, it can be difficult for people to determine if their drinking has become a probl...
Written by Stephen Feest- 26 Sep 2025Updated on: 26 Sep 2025
While change is one of the big life lessons, in a therapeutic focus, change is not always effective or needed. It may force us out...
Written by Stephen Feest- 19 Feb 2022Updated on: 19 Feb 2022
Teaching youth about sexual education, boundaries, and sexual consent is something that may provoke uncomfortable feelings. It has...
Written by Talked Editorial Team- 10 May 2026Updated on: 10 May 2026
Why do some Australians experience depression in spring? Let’s unpack the causes, plus tips on how to manage symptoms and protect ...



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