Most of us have heard of Post-Traumatic Stress (Disorder), but did you know it is something many people suffer? It has been found that Hypnotherapy could be the answer to recover from PTSD. What is PTSD exactly? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a reaction that can develop in people who have been through or witnessed a traumatic event. This event felt like your life, safety or the life of others [...]
Most people in a relationship seem to argue, right? We seem to believe this is healthy, normal and everyone does. I wonder, is it really healthy to argue, can arguing help a relationship and what type of arguments are supposedly healthy and what are damaging? If you are arguing and fighting a lot, does this mean your relationship is in trouble or destined to fail? Some therapeutic models of Counselling [...]
We have a Need to Touch, it is essential and is wonderful for everyone, especially our kids. Being touched increases the health of our immune system. It also increases our Serotonin levels which as the body’s natural antidepressant and releases oxytocin, the feel good hormone we all love. Most all of us love the cuddle and hug, it makes us feel better. When feeling distressed or overwhelmed, a hug can [...]
Article I consulted on for Morgan Lovell on 'How to reduce your worker stress' A 2016 study found that as many as 75% of people have felt stressed at work in the last 12 months. Whether people are dealing with heavy workload, difficult relationships or a lack of managerial support, the resulting stress and anxiety lead to a total of 11.7 million lost working days in 2015/16! As an employer, [...]
When it comes to giving our kids chores, most parents think it is a great idea and it makes us a great parent, but... Many parents never follow through with their requests for their children to do chores due to the hassle they want to avoid? It can be easier to simply to the job yourself instead of arguing or nagging your child to get their chores done. It can [...]
Valentine's Day is regarded as one of the most romantic days of the year. It is the day we express our love and desire to that special person. Valentine's Day is also the day that Men have the opportunity to demonstrate to their partner how romantic they are by showering her with love, gifts, and lavish amounts of poetic words. It is now also a day the woman can do [...]
Want to make sure he connects and responds to you? You really like him, he may have noticed you, but has not been captivated by you, yet. These are 5 ways to make sure he does notice you, becomes enchanted by you and desires to get to know you more. You can create his captivation by following these tips: Smile A smile is a warm way of telling a perspective [...]
The way parents speak to their children can have a major impact on their mental and emotional health. Article I consulted on, written by journalist Megan Blandford for SBS News Parents play a protective role in their child’s mental health. Children with parents who never or rarely told them they were proud of them were nearly five times more likely to have suicidal thoughts, nearly seven times more likely to formulate [...]
Separation and Divorce means wealth, not for you, but for the solicitors profiting off your distress. When a couple separate, one of the first things they should do is visit a Family Mediator. These trained Mediators assist couples with their De Facto or Marriage Separation Agreement, Parenting Plan and Property division after a legal separation or divorce. A Parenting Plan is a residence agreement, organised by the parents, usually in [...]
Article I consulted on for Unleash Your Potential with Laura Evans Kid’s won’t listen? – change your language (NLP for Parents) Language is key. Do you find yourself saying, I just can’t get the kids to listen. Maybe you tell your children or teenagers not to do something, and then they do exactly what you’ve told them not to do! (how infuriating). You’re left frustrated …you blame them … but [...]
Playful Parenting prevents Child Anxiety A study recently released by Australian and Dutch researchers found parents play a role in protecting preschoolers from becoming anxious. When parents encourage their child to take risks, actively play, experience mild teasing and fright, they can become more assertive and take risks. In a study conducted by the University of Rio Grande, Brazil, on anxiety levels of children 5 to twelve years undergoing surgical [...]
We all make them, we just don't usually keep them The most common New Year resolutions people make, yet often fail to keep are: Lose weight Stop Smoking Become fitter and healthier Relieve my anxiety and relax more Get out of debt, start saving money Reduce the amount of alcohol I consume Find a better job I like with more money Organise myself and my life better The reason so [...]
