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Frustrated by Your Teenager’s Behaviour?
Teens Test Tolerance! Sometimes our teenagers seem to give us such a hard time that we can feel like strangling them or simply giving up. It is common to feel like this. You are not alone when you feel frustrated and overwhelmed by this stage of...
The Effects of Parental Conflict
Hurtful arguing, fighting and conflict, stresses children and parents, severely limiting effective functioning. This frequently unnecessary stressor can easily disturb sleeping, disrupt digestion and gastrointestinal systems and result in...
Bulimia: “The Voice Behind the Behaviour”
One courageous young lady reports her insights below on the negative thoughts underlying her bulimia behaviours. We sometimes call these negative thoughts collectively "It" or may refer to these automatic negative thoughts as ANTS. In counselling...
When Someone You Love Dies
The loss of a loved one, whether a grandparent, parent, child, sibling, friend or another close to you, can be pretty painful and heart-wrenching. Initial shock and disbelief are often quickly replaced by feelings of sorrow, grief, confusion and...
Over Stressed at Work? Ready to “Throw in the Towel?”
How often do we think or feel we just can't go on at our present job. "The boss isn't listening" or "The demands are too high". If I hear we're going to "do more with less" one more time...!!! Before you do something or say something impulsively...
Is Parenting After Separation More Difficult?
While many researchers may indicate yes to this question, it doesn't have to be so. The initial turmoil and emotional upset following separation and divorce impacts all family members, disrupting family stability, emotional balance and even...
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