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13 March 2024
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Signs of Elder Abuse to look out for this Christmas
While Christmas should ideally be a magical time, incidents and reports of abuse tend to increase. It is everyone’s job to look out for the older and more vulnerable members...
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What is emotional detachment?
Do you ‘shut down’ or feel emotionally numb when you get overwhelmed? You could be emotionally detaching. Emotional detachment describes a state of being unable or unwilling to engage or...
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How to Bring Out the Best in Your Partner
In a relationship, you have the power to influence your partner in a positive or negative way. Your words and behaviours can lift them up or bring them down. You...
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Why do I feel disconnected from everyone?
Are you feeling disconnected from your friends and family? Maybe you feel misunderstood or like no one “gets” you. Or perhaps you feel emotionally “empty” and don’t have the bandwidth...
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How to Cope with Empty Nest Heartache
Empty nest syndrome or heartache is often used to describe the grief many parents feel when their children move out of the family home. While it’s not a clinical diagnosis,...
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How to Deal with a Quarter-Life Crisis
Who am I? What do I want to do with my life? What is my purpose? These are all common questions asked during a quarter-life crisis. Much like a midlife...
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How to Overcome Loneliness as a New Mum
There’s a lot of pressure to be in a bubble of love and joy when bub comes long. But it’s common for parents of newborns to feel a sense of...
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How to Meet People in a New City
You’ve done it! Moving to a new city is a huge accomplishment that takes a lot of courage. Once you’ve visited all the top tourist attractions, found your new favourite...
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Can you be friends with your ex?
It’s a question as old as time. Before you consider whether you can (or want to) be friends with a past partner, you should ask yourself why you have friends...
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When to Stop Reaching Out to a Friend
It’s normal for friends to come and go throughout life. You might drift apart naturally as you change and grow. Or you might suddenly realise you’re not getting what you...
