There is an ever increasing pressure and stress placed on children and teens. Although we can’t protect them fully from everything that they may experience we can teach them skills to deal with them. These skills are better coping strategies that give them resilience in the face of adversity and stress. What is Resilience? If… Read More 2 Tips To Help Build Resilience In Children.
With everything we are exposed to it’s no surprise that our self-confidence takes a knock. As women we may be particularly at risk of losing our self-confidence. We are taught from a young age to put others before ourselves. We are also bombarded on so many levels by examples of how women should appear. No… Read More 2 Tips To Help Build Your Self-Confidence.
What Is Persistent Depressive Disorder? Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is less severe than major depression but can last longer, often for at least two years or more. The condition affects more women than men and may affect children as well as adults. PDD can occur with major depressive episodes at times. The symptoms of PDD… Read More Persistent Depressive Disorder.
We all need to recognize our successes. But all too often we don’t and we certainly never celebrate them. We are often far too busy moving on to the next item on our to do list to stop and recognize what we have achieved. But we have to ask is this good for us if… Read More Helping Children Recognize Their Success.
Journaling and gratitude have both been shown to have huge benefits for our mental and physical health. Research shows that they support stress management and help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. They have also been shown to benefit asthma, arthritis, our immune system and other physical health conditions. Journaling improves cognitive functioning and allows our right brain to create… Read More 2 Tips To Boost Your Mental Health.
What Is Separation Anxiety Disorder In Children? Around 4% of children and 1.6% of teens will suffer with separation anxiety disorder (DSM V). It can occur equally between boys and girls. Separation anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder where the child worries excessively about being apart from close family members or that something bad will… Read More Separation Anxiety Disorder In Children.
What Is Stress? Stress is your body’s natural way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. It’s the body’s defense mechanism kicking in. When it works properly it can help us stay focused, alert, energetic and to cope with emergencies. So it will help you stay on your toes during a presentation or… Read More 9 Ideas That Help With Stress Reduction.
Many factors can contribute to when and why someone develops perfectionism. It may start in childhood, teen years or as an adult. It may stem from frequent fears surrounding disapproval from others or from feelings of insecurity and inadequacy. Exactly what causes perfectionism isn’t known but it is thought to be a learnt behaviour as… Read More What Are The Implications Of Perfectionism?
Research teaches us that getting creative is good for our mental and physical health. It has been shown to increase self-confidence, decrease our stress levels, decrease risks of burn out and depression to name but a few. Why is this important? As psychologists we are now seeing an increase in stress and burnt out in adults.… Read More Connecting Through Creativity With Your Children.
Warning: If you have been raised in an authoritarian home you might find reading this blog upsetting. It may cause flashbacks also. If you find this is the case then please use discretion, stop reading and reach out for professional support. Have you ever wondered what the consequences were for you if you were raised… Read More Were You Raised By Parents Who Were Too Strict?
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