The World Health Organisation defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make … Read more
5 reasons why teachers are so important to your kid – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this two-part blog, I discussed two reasons why teachers are so important to your child. I spoke about teachers being able to provide parents with feedback about their child being in a different context. I … Read more
5 reasons why teachers are so important to your kid – Part 1 of 2
When I am about to start writing a blog, I would usually go into a reflection period where I spend some time to think about what the topic means to me and what my own experience of the subject is. … Read more
I’m trans and a drag queen
In 2013, Monica Beverly Hillz made headlines by being the first transgender female who came out in the hit reality show RuPaul’s drag race, a show showcasing drag queens to audiences across the globe. Sometime later, during an interview, RuPaul … Read more
The difficulty of opening up about my abortion
Abortion is a topic which is difficult to speak about due to the multifaceted views in relation to the; legality, morality, social perceptions and the psychological ramifications of having an abortion. However, let’s take a look at the definition of … Read more
Do I need to talk to my counsellor about my abortion?
As a Counsellor on the team the first thing I ask myself is ‘How do women actually feel after an abortion? and What are the facts and myths out there?’
Beware, there is lots of misleading research out there!… Read more
Different types of abortion and their effects – Part 2 of 2
What should you expect after a medical abortion treatment?
The abortion pill causes cramping and heavy bleeding, you may also pass small blood clots, experience nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea and feel very tired. You may also experience headaches, sweating, dizziness … Read more
Different types of abortion and their effects – Part 1 of 2
According to the British Pregnancy Advisory Service, “Abortion is when a pregnancy is ended so that it does not result in the birth of a child.”
There are two types of abortion treatment, generally these are done in pregnancies up … Read more
Dating someone who has children – Part 2 of 2
Last time we were discussing some general issues which may be present when an individual is trying to start a relationship with someone who already has children from a previous relationship. We already discussed about time constraints and schedules, and … Read more
Dating someone who has children – Part 1 of 2
Recently I have re-connected with an old friend and he has invited me to join his group of friends on a number of occasions. In this group there was a lady with a young daughter from a previous relationship. This … Read more