Mental Health

What Is Coercive Control In An Intimate Relationship?

Coercive control is a type of abuse in which there is a consistent pattern of controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour. It is often associated with emotional abuse, but can also cover physical, financial and sexual abuse by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife or ex. Coercive control is when a person uses ‘coercion’ or manipulation to control… Read More What Is Coercive Control In An Intimate Relationship?

Mental Health

Self Help Tips For Those Of Us Who Were Under Parented.

What Is Under Parenting? Under parenting can be described as inadequately parenting of a child. Being under parented can be a complex and subjective experience for those who have experienced it. Everyone affected will be left emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually scared by their personal experience. But how and why does under parenting happen? What Are… Read More Self Help Tips For Those Of Us Who Were Under Parented.

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Recognizing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In Children & Teens.

When we think of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) we often only think about those that have been on the front lines of war. But anyone, including children and teens, can, and do, develop PTSD after a traumatic event. What Is PTSD? Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by either experiencing… Read More Recognizing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In Children & Teens.