Family Therapy Family therapy has been around for many decades and over that time has continued to evolve with new ways of understanding problems and helping families and individuals. Family therapy grew out of the recognition that individuals are born into, develop through and live in a social and inter-personal context. What this means is…
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Dementia Memory problems in older adults are often attributed to old age. Whilst mild forgetfulness can be a part of normal ageing, more serious memory or personality changes can be a sign of dementia, which is not part of the normal ageing process. Dementia is a general term which describes permanent changes in memory, personality…
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Behaviour Management All parents can relate to a time when they felt horrified by a tantrum their child has thrown in public – you may have felt embarrassed, frustrated, and even guilty that you couldn’t control their behaviour. As a parent, their is a huge amount of pressure to shape your children’s behaviour and development…
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Parenting Being a parent can be difficult. Just as no one’s experience is the same, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. Everyone faces different challenges. It can particularly take a toll on your relationship, as the dynamics and responsibilities completely change, and it can feel like there is less time or effort put into…
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Family Separation For many people, family is a crucial part of life and happiness. Therefore it can be very difficult to cope when major conflicts arise and separation takes place. Particularly when it’s between you and a partner, it can be very difficult to accept and cope with the big life changes that accompany a…
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Adoption Taking the next step in your life and planning to start a family can be the most exciting experience. Often, people will consider the pathway of adoption. This could be due to an inability to conceive children, or it could just be something that you have always wanted to do. Regardless of the reason,…
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Weight Management Weight is something that many people struggle with. You may be finding it difficult to maintain a healthy body weight, or you may just be lacking the confidence to feel good about your body as it currently is. You are not alone. With all of the temptations and pressure of our society, the…
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Trauma & PTSD After going through a traumatic experience, it is common to experience a range of overwhelming emotions, including anxiety, anger and hopelessness. This is particularly expected for a period of time immediately after the traumatic event. However, you may feel that you can’t afford to take time away from your responsibilities to recover,…
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