Article | 12 April, 2016
All relationships change over time, but some life events can have a major impact on a couple's relationship.
The Phases of Relationships
All people change over time. We are familiar with the way children change through their physical growth and the development of their personality. We are, however, less aware of the ways adults change. These changes are less visible and less obvious.
If, however, you were to think back five, ten or twenty years you would find your attitudes, your expectations of life, your self-confidence and your interests would have changed in many ways.
Change for... Read more
Blog Post | 22 August, 2011
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 us.
We also want to be close to someone else, to know that we are loved and accepted for who we are, despite our faults. We need to know that we matter deeply to someone else, and that we are valued by them. In other words, we long for intimacy.
Intimacy in relationships
Intimacy is also about being able to accept and share in your partner's feelings, about being there when they want to let their... Read more
Article | 12 April, 2016
Successful relationships need a balance between the conflicting needs of independence and togetherness.
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 us.
We also want to be close to someone else, to know that we are loved and accepted for who we are, despite our faults. We need to know that we matter deeply to someone else, and that we are valued by them. In other words, we long for intimacy.
Intimacy strengthens how we value ourselves, reassures us that we... Read more
Blog Post | 27 October, 2015
By Carolyn McBean, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Why do reasonable, kind hearted and educated people sometimes behave completely out of character and irrationally when in dispute?
Although I don’t have a definite answer to this puzzle, one of the biggest influencing factor I would say is those of emotions, especially frustration and anger.
Imagine the situation where a neighbour claims the other is being too noisy at night and causing him to be sleep deprived. This neighbour decides to tie nuts and bolts to toads’ legs and throws them onto the neighbour’s roof.
Right now most of... Read more
Blog Post | 08 June, 2020
The word ‘anxiety’ is thrown around a lot these days. There are endless memes about anxiety circulating social media, and the topic is (thankfully) becoming less taboo in mainstream media.
We all feel anxious now and then – it’s a normal part of life. But having an anxiety disorder is a lot different to simply feeling anxious before a big presentation or going for a job interview.
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in Australia.... Read more
Blog Post | 15 April, 2021
Domestic and family violence comes in many forms. While every domestically violent relationship is based on power and control by the abuser, how this power and control is exerted can vary.
Many people picture physical hitting and visible bruises when they think of domestic violence. But it’s important to remember that not all domestic and family abuse is physical or easily identifiable, and all types of abuse are seriously dangerous and damaging to the survivor.
Some of the most common types of domestic violence include:
Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Emotional and psychological abuse... Read more
Blog Post | 19 April, 2023
When a loved one ages, you may find that their behaviour or the way that they treat you changes.
It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the needs and demands of your elderly loved one. Understanding your ageing loved one’s mental health can help you have a change of perspective and better connect with them.
In this blog post, we outline how these mental health issues may come across in your interactions and what you can do to help.
Common mental health obstacles amongst seniors
You may feel that your older loved one’s needs drastically change with time, which may be indicative of... Read more
Basic page | 01 July, 2020
What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse is any harmful act, or lack of appropriate action, carried out on an older person by a trusted individual.
Is elder abuse common?
1 in 6 older Australians report having experienced elder abuse in the past 12 months.
2 in 3 victims of elder abuse don't seek help when they are abused.
With an increasing ageing population, Australia will see more incidents of elder abuse over the next few decades, making it an important issue to respond to.
What are the types of elder abuse?
The six main types of elder abuse are psychological abuse,... Read more
Location | 02 May, 2024
Public Transport
Buses:
Bus terminal at Garden City Shopping Centre, or bus stops along Logan Rd
Trains:
NA
Ferries
NA
Access and Parking Directions
The venue is situated on Sanders Street at the Village Shopping Centre. You can see the Village and Coles signs from Logan Road. To get there, turn off Logan Road at the lights at McDonalds into Norton Street. Then turn right at the first Street (Sanders Street), we are the last office on the right before the Coles car park.
Garden City Shopping Centre is 10 minutes walking distance.
We are located very close to Logan Road, which is a... Read more
Location | 09 June, 2015
To contact this FRC directly, please phone (07) 3423 6967 (Please note that you cannot make appointments for RAQ services via this number. It is for Upper Mt Gravatt FRC clients only).
Public Transport
Buses:
Bus terminal at Garden City Shopping Centre, or bus stops along Logan Rd
Trains:
NA
Ferries
NA
Access and Parking Directions
The venue is situated on Sanders Street at the Village Shopping Centre. You can see the Village and Coles signs from Logan Road. To get there, turn off Logan Road at the lights at McDonalds into Norton Street. Then turn right at the first Street... Read more