One of the techniques I used when counselling teens who struggle with big ugly feelings is to create a map to free themselves.
Mind & Emotions
Understanding the Turbulent Emotional World of Teens
The development of the physical body and emotional states make adolescence a very challenging and interesting time.
Grief – Navigating the Journey of Loss
The gap between grief and a happier state can seem vast, but the potential for happiness still exists, even at the saddest of times.
9 Positive Responses to Manage a Difficult Diagnosis
When receiving unwanted health news, what you do and say and who you turn to, can make all the difference to restoring your confidence and navigating the journey ahead.
How to Host Without Stress and Exhaustion!
Having folks to stay can be a total pleasure from start to finish, if only we know how to make it happen. Read our tips to make it happen!
Getting Comfortable with Discomfort
Explore how discomfort from anxiety often leads to avoidance behaviours and exacerbates the issue.
The Psychological Perks of Babysitting Grandchildren
As well as keeping you on your toes, spending time with your grandkids can also help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease!
Does Winter Make you Happy or SAD?
For around 10% of Kiwis, the darker days of winter usher in a seasonal form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD for short).
The Physical Pain of Grief
Grief is so overwhelmingly emotional, the physical symptoms which frequently accompany it often go unspoken.
Social Connection When you Live Rurally!
We’ve put together tips on how rural seniors can stay socially connected, and how urban seniors can help them do it!