Category Families
The strength of knowing your strengths – enter the realm of positive psychology
When was the last time you stopped to think about what is going right in your life? Or thought about what are your unique personal qualities that other people might be drawn to? Right now, grab a pen and paper…
Why Movember is so important: Men need their mates
Whether you like the Mo or hate it…November means Movember…and for men this means growing the facial hair that has been so noticeable during the last month. Movember is a really important month of the year as it reminds…
Humanity and hope in times of terror
A city I hold closely to my heart and visit every year. A city of light, strength and love. To say I was heartbroken to hear of the acts of terror committed against Paris and the Parisian people, is an…
Helping your child understand death
With Remembrance Day just gone, I have found that this day has often brought on a conversation in my household about death and dying. I have been surprised at how difficult these topics can be at explaining to children. Questions…
Can we face Life’s challenges by striving for happiness?
Last week I came across this article from the News Daily: Finding happiness comes down to three key things. The article uses data from the report What Makes Us Happy to conclude that well being comes down to a golden triangle…
Mindfulness: A vehicle to overcome obstacles, reduce your stress and improve your quality of life
How often do you find yourself reading a whole page only to find you have taken nothing in? Or sending an email then wondering what you had written or if you had sent it to the right people? Ever realised…
How to help your child manage distressing feelings
In my previous blog I touched on the notion of being good at feelings rather than aspiring to feel good. This concept has been championed by a leading Australian psychiatrist, Jon Jereidini, who in his article Let Children Cry outlined…
How is your child settling in at school? Here are some signs of anxiety and worries for parents to look out for
This week in SA, school has resumed again after a two week holiday break. It is not uncommon for children to be a little reluctant to go back to school after a break, when the freedom and relaxation of holidays are…
What is it like living with a mental illness as an adolescent and how do I know if I should seek support?
Information about mental health issues has never been more readily available and accessible, and inspired by the success Mental Health Week has experienced in their campaign to generate greater awareness and reduce the stigma that shrouds mental health problems and…
Observations from ‘What Worries Australian Children’ survey during Mental Health Week
Yes it is Mental Health week again and each year the response to this week appears to be getting better and stronger. Some fantastic articles and interviews can be found on www.abc.net.au/mentelas and are well worth a read. An article…
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