While it can happen in the home where family, ‘friends,’ or domestic help can be the perpetrators, it can also take place in formal care institutions.
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Nostalgia Gets the Tick of Approval!
While nostalgia can bring about unhealthy symptoms of rumination and despair, more recent research suggests it can also affect us in positive ways.
Adult Diagnosis of ADHD on the Rise
Once a diagnosis for hyper-restless youngsters, more adults than ever are now presenting with ADHD symptoms and are not afraid to go public with their diagnoses.
Looming Divorce? Seven Steps to Save your Marriage
If you believe there’s hope for your relationship, there are steps you can take right now to change the course of your marriage.
The Map to Joy for Teens
One of the techniques I used when counselling teens who struggle with big ugly feelings is to create a map to free themselves.
Understanding the Turbulent Emotional World of Teens
The development of the physical body and emotional states make adolescence a very challenging and interesting time.
Elder Abuse: Closer to Home than you Realise
Elder abuse is in the news again – and it’s accompanied by the estimate a staggering one in ten older people are being subjected to this abhorrent behaviour.
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.
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!
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!