I talked last week about anger management in some small detail and modeling good anger management for your teen. This is hugely important if you wish your teen to be able to manage not just anger but all their emotions. Today I’ll talk about understanding how the teen’s brain is different from the adult brain.… Read More Parenting Teens Part 2 Dealing With Anger
Before We Begin. When I sat down to write this I ended up writing too much. So this is at present a 4 part series and I have to warn you this post is still long. I apologise in advance, but I would advise you to take your time in reading it. Maybe get a… Read More Parenting Teens Part 1
Being a carer is a whole lot more than just looking after a family member. It’s a completely selfless act that comes from love and is done so willing by the person. But it also becomes an identity as many put their whole lives on hold. They also put their own mental and physical health… Read More Starting Your Life Again After Being A Carer.
Okay, so I’m going to start by quoting some figures: 1 in 4 people will have to stay off work this year due to mental health and 50% of long-term absenteeism is due to mental health issues. Now I know for some that might be surprising but for others, they will also add so what?… Read More Returning To Work After A Mental Health Diagnoses?
Understanding Why You Need To Rebuild Trust In Yourself Is Vital. Building trust in yourself is hard after any kind of abuse. This is something that requires patience with yourself and for you to purposefully go through the grieving process. Please realise you may have PTSD and to understand this. It is also important to… Read More Rebuilding Trust In Yourself
When most people hear the word trauma they initially expect to hear about some physical impact upon the body. But any trauma that happens impacts us more than just in a physical manner. We can and do experience psychological and emotional trauma too. Just like our physical bodies they also need help and expertise at… Read More Healing Trauma: Why It Is Not All About Just Healing The Physical Body.
What is stress? Stress is your body’s 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 and energetic and cope with emergencies. So it will help you stay on your toes during a presentation or slam… Read More Understanding Stress & 8 Tips To Help Reduce Stress.
Let’s Remove The Stigma. When most people read the word schizophrenia they cringe, why? Well, maybe it’s gotten too much bad press in the past. Most people won’t even want to read this blog. I hope they do, as I am trying to demystify as much about disabilities and mental health issues as I can.… Read More Understanding Schizophrenia?
Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. When you’re depressed feeling sad can persist for weeks or months. It is a serious illness and not something you can simply snap out of. But with the correct treatment and support, most people can make a full recovery. What Is… Read More Understanding Depression.
Last week we discussed what Domestic Violence is and that it covers more than just physical abuse. It also includes emotional, financial and sexual abuse. Neither does DV care what level of education you have, nor how much money you have, your sexual orientation or gender. You can read that blog here. Today’s blog will… Read More Domestic Violence: What to do If I want to leave? How to help a friend?
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