The last few weeks have been so concerning with consistent, repetitive stories through the media of more women being assaulted, attacked, raped and murdered. It is time to humanise not segregate society. Young girls, teenage girls and women, age seems meaningless to these disgusting predators. We must stop generalising and dehumanising men, we need to integrate not segregate humans. Women are told to be more careful, not to walk alone [...]
Every family seems to go through difficult times, the stress can hurt everyone. It may be one member in the family that has an issue that affects many. Perhaps it is the discord sometimes experienced between family members that overflow onto everyone, especially when a family celebration comes around. It may be that you are in the midst of a family difference and you do not even understand how it happened. [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Article I consulted on for MyDeal How To Improve Your Mental Health For 2018 Mental health has been the topic on everyone’s lips this year and we hope the trend continues into 2018. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical well being. Here’s how experts advise you can improve your mental health for the New Year. Katinda Ndola | Confidence And Self Esteem On reducing stress: [...]
Christmas is upon us again as we all prepare for that family get together. Family members we can tolerate on that once a year visit and those who may become intolerable after too much Christmas cheer. Sometimes the in-laws become a struggle for us to connect with. By the time Christmas Day arrives we are usually all slightly stressed financially, emotionally and physically. How then do we ensure a great day [...]
We all have our own definition of kindness so give a thought to what it actually means to you to be kind. Being a World Kindness Ambassador, I am often asked what it means to be kind. Perhaps it could mean to turn the other cheek, give to others in terms of monetary donations, provide a smile, a spare umbrella on a rainy day, a ‘how are you doing’ question. All [...]
A recent survey conducted by Australian Seniors Insurance Agency received 1,000 responses from Grandparents indicating that most were concerned with the happiness of their grandchildren's future. It was revealed in fact they believed their grandchildren were doomed: 93.8% thought parenting styles had changed for the worse 81%, or 4 out of 5 grandparents, thought their grandchild is unhappy 2 out of 3 believe they are less resilient 85% believe their grandchild is too spoilt Most believe [...]
Volume 2 Issue 5 - August 2017 DOI: 10.19080/JYP.2017.02.555600 Author:: Karen Phillip, Counselling Psychotherapist & Clinical Hypnotherapist, Australia Introduction Counselling Psychotherapist & Clinical Hypnotherapist, Australia As my research and practice in the field of counseling expands, I see the clear and positive results of current standard therapies. However, I find a gap in the speed of progression that could be improved with a more developed combination of these [...]
Article I consulted on for ABC News by Kellie Scott When Tessa Dijkgraaf swiped right on a Tinder bachelor who caught her eye, it was the start of a "friends with benefits" relationship they were both looking for. Having just come out of long-term relationships, they weren't chasing anything serious. So when Tessa's suspected food poisoning turned out to be pregnancy not long into their mutually beneficial arrangement, it was [...]
Studies show Facebook use is associated with Depression. Over one billion people log into Facebook every day, being the world’s most popular social networking site. It is logical to assume that people use Facebook because it somehow enhances their lives however research suggests the opposite. Time on Facebook Can Make You Sad According to a 2014 study published in Computers in Human Behavior, most people do not seem to be using ‘Social [...]
Should we be use to it, should we continue to be shocked? More of these horrific attacks occurring around our world affecting blameless people and far too many innocent children. Today's London horror has shocked us all. The fact is; terrorism is here, it seems it will remain. What can we do when we consider where to go, what to attend or what to participate in? We stand strong; we walk [...]
