Addiction takes a massive toll, not only on the person struggling with it but on their friends, family and community. Often this wider toll is not spoken of and can even carry a sense of shame. In this article we will explore how A Loved One’s Addiction can feel and ways for the support network…
The ending of any relationship can be difficult, even if it ends amicably there is a process of healing and often grieving necessary. In this article we will look at ways to help make this transition a bit easier and surviving separation. Why is a breakup of a relationship so challenging? Well for many…
Many of us find ourselves overwhelmed by circumstances in life and yet taking the step to reach out for help will be seen by many as a last resort. Whether it’s getting help from family, friends or professionals – why is it that asking for help is such a daunting task? In this article we…
Guilt can be a useful and effective gauge for our actions. When we behave in a way that is outside of our value system or we have inflicted harm in some way to someone else, guilt is one of the most telling signs. If we use that feeling to reflect, make amends and adjust our…
Family is often thought of as the ultimate support system for a person – to be there for you, no matter what. But what if that is simply not the case for you? What if a member of your family or even your whole family, is a constant source of feuding and frustration for you?…
Do you ever find yourself looking at your friendship circle in disbelief? Wondering how on earth its changed so much over the years? Perhaps its shrunk in size, maybe its non-existent or you feel like the quality of the friendships that remain are simply nowhere near what they used to be. If so, welcome to…
We all have expectations. They can be useful in preparing us for events, shaping our mindset and even help us create boundaries, but they stop being useful when they become unrealistic, overly negative or obsessive. This can be a huge source of pain and frustration if we are not able to accept the reality of…
Maybe you made a mistake at work, said the wrong thing to a friend or forgot to send off that email – that inner critic starts up, ‘I’m such an idiot!!’. You carry on with the day but with the very next minor slip up, that inner critic pipes up again, ‘What’s wrong with me,…
Grief and bereavement will impact all of us in different ways. Some have had the painful experience of having to grieve many loved ones in their lives, others it is something they know will come and they dread the day it does. In this article we will be exploring Anticipatory Grief and how it impacts…
Does it feel like the whole world looks forward to the end of the year festivities except you? If so, you’re actually not alone. Many people struggle at this time of year for different reasons. In this article we will explore the holiday blues, why it can be so hard to face the festive season…