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Lonely

Silent Night, Lonely Night – not all Christmases are merry and bright

Recognising loneliness at Christmas For some, Christmas means having breakfast at home, lunch at the parents’ place, and dinner with...
Grief and Loss Counselling

You can’t always change your circumstances, but you can always change your outlook on the circumstance

The one thing we all have in times of stress, sadness, guilt, frustration and anger, is the power to change...
Stress

Why we should place more importance on stress

I’m not sure when or where this concept of stress being a by-product of our busy lives started. It’s almost...
Relationship

Is it time to spring clean your relationship?

With winter now firmly behind us, everything is starting to awaken, bloom, blossom and buzz. Spring is finally here, and...
low self esteem

Improving low self-esteem for a better work and home life

How you think and feel about yourself impacts on your actions and behaviours every minute of every day. Negative self-talk...
loneliness as an adult

You’re not alone in feeling alone – how adult loneliness is affecting us – Part 2

Last month I introduced the topic of loneliness and how it has become more commonplace in our lives as adults....
You don't have to be alone to feel lonely

You don’t have to be alone to feel lonely – Part 1

It was after work one day, and I was on the bus making my way home. The bus was packed....
Coping with the loss of your Mum on Mother's Dayef

Surviving Mother’s Day Grief – coping with the loss of your Mum on Mother’s Day

Every day can trigger memories of Mum after she has passed, but there are often two days that can be...
stress and anxiety

How does your mental health stack up? Your health is more than just weight and blood pressure

Did you know that mental health concerns are steadily growing in communities across Australia? Figures from the ABS show that...
Better Your Balance

Better YOUR Balance this International Women’s Day

Four areas in life to improve balance in For 24 hours, the world’s spotlight is on women’s issues thanks to...
Pets for improved mental health

Surround yourself with animals for improved mental health

Six reasons cuddling up to a fur baby can lift your mood and outlook on life When it comes to...
Making hard decisions

Why January is a great month for making hard decisions

New Years’ celebrations may have seemed like ages ago now but the reality is, it’s been less than four weeks...

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