You’ve met your partner and now look forward to joining your families. But you both have children from your previous relationship(s) and are concerned about how to go around moving in together and what to expect. In this blog we
Exploring a therapeutic technique: Family constellation
In therapy a therapist can make use of various techniques, exercises or experiments as part of the therapeutic process. The aim of such techniques is help support the client to gain further awareness, support the process of healing or reconciliation
What does it mean to have a Type A or Type B personality?
When looking at your personality, do you see yourself as someone who is competitive and hard driven, or more laid back and easy-going? The way you see yourself actually determines whether you have a Type A or a Type B
How employers can help cancer patients and survivors return to work
Many cancer patients and survivors are both willing and able to return to work following treatment and employers are key stakeholders in the return to work process. The latter are in a position to provide good working conditions and ensure
The importance of work for cancer patients and survivors
The development of effective medical treatment for different types of cancers has resulted in a substantial increase in both the life span and quality of life of people with cancer (Nitkin et al. 2011). However, cancer patients are still considered
Therapist Burnout
It’s strange to think that therapists can experience a burnout. Aren’t we the ones who are supposed to be full of never-ending patience and empathy? Aren’t we the masters of maintaining healthy relationships and our own self-care? This is after
The effects of parental separation on children’s future relationships
In the past, most children were born and raised by married parents, even if the relationship wasn’t stable. However, now that separation and divorce have become socially acceptable, the way children are raised has become more varied. When parents separate,
Dog owner or dog parent?
The traditional definition of a family consisted of a group of one or more parents and their children living together. Throughout the years, the understanding of the term family has changed as society started to be more accepting of different
Why You Should Get Your Child a Pet
When getting a pet, allergies and respiratory difficulties are the initial and most common concerns. The type of pet, size and also any specific breed requirements needs to be taken into consideration in order to also be fair on the
5 tips for introducing your new partner to your kids
Meeting a new partner is an important milestone, bringing with it a string of emotions ranging from excitement to fear. Introducing a new partner to kids can be a very challenging experience for parents and adds on to the already