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Six Things To Do Instead Of Making New Year’s Resolutions
Can you think of six things to do instead of making New Year's Resolutions? Goal setting is common for the New Year, but it doesn't have to be harsh. It can be gentle, and indeed it should be a lovely soft place to land. Learn From Last Year While 2021 once again...
Grief And The Holidays
Grief seems to hit hardest through the holidays, don't you think? Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a beloved pet, a cherished friend, a dream job, or indeed, as we have seen in the past couple of years, the loss of many of the freedoms we have always taken for...
Miscarriage Awareness Month – How You Can Help!
Miscarriage Awareness is important for us all to embrace, whether you are trying to have children or not. Why? Because miscarriage is so much more common than you think. In fact, up to one in four pregnancies in Australia result in miscarriage. And that woman who is...
Building Resilience
Building resilience is something we all have to do at some stage in our lives, but I'd imagine (along with patience) never more than in the current world climate. A common definition of resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and toughness....
Finding Patience
Finding patience is something we all could do a little more of, I believe. It certainly isn't something that comes naturally to anyone, particularly not in our modern world. I'm not saying impatience is a dirty word. In fact, sometimes, impatience can be delightfully...
How To Recognise Burn Out (And What To Do About It)
Burn out is typically related to work and the stress that comes from an intense working environment or situation. Exhaustion, depression, irritability, cynicism and depersonalisation are strong signs that you may be experiencing burn out. They are also indicators that...
What Happens In Couples Counselling Sessions?
Many folks who undergo couples counselling sessions, particularly on their first visit, may feel intimidated, awkward or indeed, stuck. It’s tough to talk about yourself and your inner issues and it can be even harder to talk about them in front of your partner,...
Gaslighting – How Do You Know If You’re Experiencing This Subtle But Harmful Abuse
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse whereby the perpetrator inflicts psychological manipulation that makes the recipient question their feelings, instincts, and even their sanity. It is a serious form of domestic abuse and it is used by both men and women who...
Seeking Therapy – How Do You Know When It’s Time?
Seeking therapy is something many of us may do at various junctures in our life. Knowing if and when you could benefit from therapy or counselling is not always easy. Indeed, for many folk, seeking support and therapy may not be easy, and they may wish to rely on...
Relationship Conflict During Cancer Journey
Relationship conflict is bound to arise during the diagnosis and ongoing treatment of cancer, as emotions will be very raw. Managing it will be tricky, as it’s likely that this situation is new to all of those who are involved, including yourself and your loved ones....