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How to Talk to Kids About Separation
Children
13 March 2024
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How our thoughts can affect our behaviour
One of the things I enjoy most about my job is trying to understand human behaviour. We humans are so fascinating. Even though we are all of the same species...
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The End of The Road – For Now
Well, I’ve had three days of transition and re-entry into ‘normal life’ and time to reflect on the amazing odyssey that was Project Yellow. The final day was a wonderful...
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Veterans’ Families Helpline Launched
A new free and confidential telephone service in the Brisbane and Ipswich areas will help families and carers who are supporting veterans and former serving personnel with mental health issues. The Veterans’...
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Two people – one relationship
People generally seem to have two conflicting needs in relationships: We want a sense of space and autonomy, of being allowed to do our own thing. Our independence is important to...
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Bereavement
The word bereavement means, ‘to be robbed of something valued’. Often bereavement is described as the emotional reactions felt following the death of a loved one, although most often applied...
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Anger and our Future
In the movie series Back to the Future, Marty McFly struggles with being called chicken. Initially, when Marty retaliated, things work out in his favour, but as the movie series...
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Counselling is for Men Too
Okay so lets get the issue right out in the open. Some men do not think that counselling is a ‘male thing to do’ that it shows weakness, and is...
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Newborn Baby and Relationship Stress
Having a baby is a life changing event. Whether the decision to start a family was planned or unexpected, the impact of rearing a child can rattle even the most...
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Assertiveness
Some people find it difficult to say no. This often leads to them feeling as though they have no control over their life. People who find it difficult to say...
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Hurry sickness
In our modern society, life moves pretty fast. Going to the bank can be instantaneous at the click of a button. We have faster, more efficient cars so we can...
