Self-care
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 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 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…
Read MoreHow to find Self-Love this Valentine’s Day
February is here and everyone is talking about Valentine’s Day and we will shortly be bombarded by all the commercialism around it. Don’t get me wrong, I love romance as much as anyone else and I have been happily married for 19 years but I think there is so much pressure to be part of…
Read MoreHow to look after your 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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