Posts by Colleen Ward
Grieving Your Mother on Mother’s Day
The second Sunday of May is Mother’s Day. If you have a Mother, this can be a special day to show her how much you love her and appreciate her. But what if your Mother has passed away, or you are struggling to become a mother yourself, or as a mother, you have lost…
Read More7 Tips to Support You with your Grief on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day (and other special days such as Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, and anniversaries) can be hard – real hard – to deal with when you are grieving. Valentine’s Day, in particular, is a powerful reminder that your loved one is no longer here. The days and weeks leading up to them can…
Read More3 Areas of Your Life You Should Assess in the New Year
So, it’s been three weeks now since we said goodbye to another unsettled COVID year and most people are back at work and into the daily commitments and pressures of a new year. The start of a new year is a good time to reflect over the past year and write down what worked…
Read More12 Days of Christmas – Self Care
Christmas is supposed to be the season to be merry but for many of us it is a season of stress and anxiety. It can also be a time of loneliness particularly if you have recently lost a loved one or your loved one is away. It is also a time of shopping for…
Read MoreWomen’s Health – how are you?
During Women’s Health Week (6 – 10 September 2021), it’s important to remember that we not just focus on our physical health, but also pay close attention to our mental health. As the first ever Director General of the World Health Organisation once said, “without mental health there can be no true physical health.” …
Read MoreGrief – Are you Grieving a Loved One?
Have you recently lost a loved one and struggling with your emotions? This can be an extremely difficult time so I hope that the following information will help you to understand your emotions and how they can affect you. The grieving process is your way of coming to terms with what has changed in…
Read MoreHow to Reclaim your Life after Childhood Sexual Abuse
What do you remember about your childhood? Do you have happy memories? Did you feel loved, secure, protected and innocent? For many adults, their memories and experiences of their childhood are very different, and these experiences can have a long-lasting effect for the rest of their lives. According to the Australian Bureau of…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Mother’s Day When You Are Grieving
The second Sunday of May is Mother’s Day. This can be a special day to show your mother how much you love her and appreciate her. If you have lost your Mother, Mother’s Day can be an extremely painful day. A day of grief, sadness, loneliness and depression. There is a piece of you…
Read More9 Tips for Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Many of us are juggling work, family and other commitments every day, so it’s no wonder so many people are feeling stressed and anxious. I know it can be difficult, but it can be so beneficial for both your physical and mental health to slow down and try to set time aside for yourself each…
Read More7 TIPS TO HELP YOU DECIDE IF YOU SHOULD SEE A COUNSELLOR
Everyone experiences challenges at some stage in their life. While you can talk to your family and friends, it is often easier to talk to a professional counsellor. For many people, just having someone to talk to and be listened to, in a confidential, safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment is extremely helpful. So, if…
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