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…
DetailsThe 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…
Details“If you plan on being anything less than you’re capable of being, you will probably be unhappy all the days of your life.” — Abraham Maslow I would like to begin by letting you know that it is with deep sadness, that I write this as my last and final blog for the DMC…
DetailsMany 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…
DetailsWhile listening to a recent podcast by Sinead Hegarty on the Sinead Says Podcast – Episode 67: Dealing with a Narcissist (see below), it got me thinking about the amount of people who a) either find themselves in narcissistic relationships or b) become a narcissist themselves, without even realising what that means, for them, or…
DetailsSwitching Off The Mind When we cannot stop thinking about our problems, this is known as rumination. We think and think and overthink until we think ourselves into knots about how to find solutions to issues. Overthinking is a precursor to stress and burnout. So how can we stop the overactive, overthinking mind? …
DetailsWork Related Stress (WRS) Are you feeling burnout in work? Are you feeling fed up or exhausted when it comes to work? Are you finding it hard to switch off from work? Are work related issues seeping into your personal life? Are you finding it hard to find an appropriate balance? Then read on……
DetailsStress is a part of life. Each of us has a certain amount of stress such as work deadline pressure, exam stress, money worries, health worries or maybe we feel a consistent general stress because we have become so used to feeling stressed! Stress affects us all in different ways. It can cause illness, headaches,…
DetailsManifestation – What Does It Really Mean? New Year, New Me… if this is something you are trying to embody perhaps manifestation might be something that interests you because manifesting can be one way that enables you to live your best life. “Your whole life is a manifestation of the thoughts that go…
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