Grieving Your Mother on Mother’s Day

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…

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7 Tips to Support You with your Grief on Valentine’s Day

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…

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3 Areas of Your Life You Should Assess in the New Year

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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…

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Grief – Are you Grieving a Loved One?

Grief

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…

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How to Reclaim your Life after Childhood Sexual Abuse

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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…

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How to look after your mental health at Christmas

mental health at Christmas

It has been an “annus horribilis” year and with Christmas now upon us, there are more challenges and emotions to deal with.  While many people enjoy this time of year, for many it brings more pressure on our time and money, while others experience loneliness and grief.  This time of year is proven to increase…

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Be your own Valentine this Valentine’s Day

self love

When you think about it, flying through this turbulent life is no different to a plane in distress – when the masks drop, you must apply yours before attending to others.   Why am I talking about plane disasters in a Valentine’s Day article? Because it’s a great analogy to recognise that sharing love with…

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Is it time to spring clean your relationship?

Relationship

With winter now firmly behind us, everything is starting to awaken, bloom, blossom and buzz. Spring is finally here, and with it comes an opportunity to de-clutter our homes and our lives. It can also give us the chance to focus on the emotional and intimacy clutter we may have with our partner, or any…

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