Dear cancer
I thought it was tough meeting you in my professional world but I can definitely say meeting you in my personal world takes it to another level.
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Staying Connected to Your Child
“The greatest gift you can give your child is a strong relationship between the two of you.” John Gottman I’ve been thinking a great deal this week about how to maintain connection with my children, 11 and twins who are 8… The morning starts with nagging about what needs to be done, followed by...
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Growing Relationships
Over the last few weeks I seem to have heard similar stories of the balance between growing up and growing adult relationships … There are so many pressures that compound this already challenging situation. We are often up against much – financial pressures, changes in the family dynamics –...
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Grief and Bereavement
Grief is the normal reaction we experience following a loss, change and or death.
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Anxiety and Depression
It is not uncommon for anxiety and depression to occur together. Anxiety What is anxiety? Anxiety is a normal emotional and physiological response to feeling threatened. People differ as to how vulnerable they feel in different situations: this can be influenced by past experiences, family of...
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Understanding Relationships
Erla’s client centered and collaborative approach ensures that clients feel empowered, validated and supported in the therapeutic relationship. November 2, 2015 “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Victor Frankl Staying connected &...
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Young Adults
Life can often present us with challenges, at times we may feel overwhelmed and stuck. Here are some thoughts about ways to maintain a healthy ‘headspace’ and manage these challenges. Inner strength • We all have coping strategies – some better ones than others. • Reflect on the strategies that...
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Understanding parenthood
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ” Benjamin Franklin Common issues in parenthood Taking care of yourself The importance of time out for yourself Validating losses and changes – staying connected to your ‘old self’ Strategies for managing unsolicited advice...
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Adjustment to parenthood
“Being a parent is dirty and scary and beautiful and hard and miraculous and exhausting and thankless and joyful and frustrating all at once. It’s everything.” Jill Smokler Understanding pregnancy, birth, motherhood and beyond… Pregnancy, childbirth and new parenthood is a special period...
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Parenting and strategies
“Children are seedlings in the garden of life. They need sunshine and warmth When they are cold and sad; They need water and nourishment when they are thirsty and hungry. They need attention and care, When they are challenged by life. And they need to be loved and appreciated And held in awe of...
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"Children are seedlings in the garden of life. They need sunshine and warmth when they are cold and sad; they need water and nourishment when they are thirsty and hungry. They need attention and care, when they are challenged by life. And they need to be loved and appreciated and held in awe of...
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