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How to Talk to Kids About Separation
Children
13 March 2024
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Having an ‘out ball’ for difficult conversations
Recently I needed an MRI. I’d suspected I could be claustrophobic, however it’s never been tested; until the MRI….. A nurse greets me. Do I want an eye mask? No,...
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What happens in Gambling Counselling?
For most Australians, gambling is an occasional and enjoyable recreational activity; however, for a small proportion of the community, gambling is associated with harm. Many people have heard that counselling...
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What is your love language?
Valentine’s Day is much celebrated in Australia and its popularity is increasing by the year. It’s an opportunity to strengthen bonds of love with partners, family, friends or those we...
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Family Systems can be Messy
Gone are the days where there is a married couple with kids, a cat, a dog and a mortgage. Where mum stays home and bakes while dad works a 9–5...
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I’m a Unicorn Mum… living with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Yesterday, I took Jack shopping. At the best of times, he finds these trips challenging. Jack is almost 5. Jack is an entertainer, he is funny, inquisitive, independent and loving....
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Pornography and its effect on your relationship
There are many different views on this – some say it can enhance the relationship, while others say it is very detrimental and can (and does) break up relationships. In...
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Recovering from a job lay-off… Thoughts about the Yabulu Nickel Refinery.
With the recent Yabulu Nickel Refinery lay-offs, many members of our Townsville community are affected—with retrenched workers facing an uncertain future and worry, or even panic, about their family’s financial...
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New website to support those living with chronic illness
Relationships Australia (National) recently launched a new website, www.humankind-relationships.com.au to support people living with chronic illness and their loved ones to achieve positive and respectful relationships. Humankind provides relationship information,...
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Conflict… Start the new year with a challenge to manage it well.
written by Jude, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Relationship Counsellor @ Relationships Australia Qld Conflict is invariably seen as negative and therefore has the power to become destructive. But conflict can...
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Is your Christmas enjoyable or exhausting?
Am I the only one or do you also get a feeling of dread when you go into a store after Father’s Day and begin to see all the Christmas...
