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How to Talk to Kids About Separation
Children
13 March 2024
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What is the ‘Ben Franklin effect’?
Often in relationships, we can shy away from asking someone to do us a favour, even when we really need the help. This may be because we don’t want to...
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Why do people cheat?
It’s normal to look for answers when your partner has been unfaithful. You might ask yourself what you did or what you could’ve done to prevent this from happening. But...
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How to Build Your Self-Esteem After Being Cheated On
It’s natural for your self-esteem to take a blow after you’ve been cheated on. And with that, it can even be difficult to focus on the self-care you deserve in...
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10 Relationship Check-In Questions
Checking in with your partner can help with communicating honestly, growing your understanding of each other, and making sure everyone’s needs are being met. One way to do this is...
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What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse is any abuse against a senior or an older person. If you’re an older person who is feeling unsafe in any of your relationships, you may be experiencing...
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Signs of a toxic relationship
Are there signs in your relationships which make you feel like something is “not right”? Find out how to recognise the signs of a toxic relationship so you can manage...
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Seeking Help for Elder Abuse: What to Expect
Everyone, regardless of how old they are, deserves to feel safe and respected in their relationships. If you’re feeling unsafe or scared around a specific family member, partner, friend, or...
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Is the silent treatment abuse?
It’s natural for communication styles to differ between partners, especially during disagreements. The way we communicate can be shaped by our upbringing, past experiences in relationships, current emotional state (e.g....
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Why are Australia’s young people so lonely?
Our young people are experiencing a loneliness epidemic. In the 2023 annual Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey, Australians aged 15 to 24 reported being the loneliest...
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How to Set Boundaries with Adult Children
When your children become adults, it’s natural for your roles in each other’s lives to change. Boundaries are like guidelines that keep our relationships with loved ones balanced, healthy, and...
