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It’s My Life Too!
“New Dad... Nobody Asks Me What I Think?” I spoke with a young girl today and we were discussing the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. It was approaching fast and this year appears to have gone by so quickly. This was not a counselling...
WHY WON’T ANYONE LISTEN TO ME ???
Probably one of the most important interpersonal skills we have is listening. But, wait a minute, don't most of us have ears so aren't we listening all the time? Apparently not, according to the post below submitted by a frustrated and tired woman,...
The Value of Counsellors in Your Company
Keep Your Eye On The Job Here are just a few reasons why hiring external counselling support for your business can be a great investment: Objective assessment of human resource, personal strengths and areas for growth Increase productivity and...
Meta-Communication: What a Skill !
Meta-Communication and Assertive Communication Skills The following post is submitted by a young man in his mid-twenties. He describes meta-communication and assertive communication skills and how he has applied these to turn around his poor...
Boundaries: When Reconciliation Is In Order
Boundaries: What Does It Mean? B – Being honest and O – open. Having U – understanding conversations that N – nurture positive feelings and thoughts. D – determining your wants and values and A – assertively helping others become aware of these. R...
Beauty Really Lies Within
Photo credit: grietgriet from morguefile.com It almost goes without saying that media has a major impact on our perspective on many issues: mental illness, love and relationships, as well as body image, health and wealth. Here is one way in which...