In this blog, I wished to share a few reflections around the bond between brothers and sisters; the sibling relationship. Looking back at our childhood when growing up with siblings, probably many of us can remember so many memories of … Read more
The Family Mascot- The benefits of companion animals in family life
I am not saying anything new when I say that for many of us, companion animals are considered part of the family. In fact, Cohen (2002) found that over 85% of pet owners think of their companion animals as family … Read more
How to prepare for a career change
If you are going to make a career change, you need to plan things well in order for this decision to be for the better. Below you will find a few tips on how to make this important decision as … Read more
Changing Career?
Want a complete change in your career? There are various reasons why you would reach this decision. Life circumstances might lead you to have to seek alternative career paths as the present job no longer fits your life. You might … Read more
Feeling good: the puzzle of believing in your own capabilities
‘’Be yourself, everyone else is already taken’’ – the humorous words of Oscar Wilde make it sound simple, as if liking and accepting yourself could be the best (or the only) way to live your life. However, have you ever … Read more
Why do you experience burnout?
We live in the times where being busy is considered a virtue. We hear our friends and colleagues bragging about how many hours a week they work. There is constant social pressure to work harder and longer. In this situation … Read more
7 reasons why you should consider having a pet
Animals can be best friends of a man – you have heard this cliché so many times. But what does it really mean? And is it true? Some advantages of having a pet are obvious, but not all of them. … Read more
Children at your wedding? You don’t have to mind
Should you invite children to your wedding? Is it worth the extra stress? Will they get bored during the reception? Will they misbehave? What if you don’t invite kids? Will the parents be offended? What if I told you that … Read more
The Potential of Counselling – Part 2 of 2
As was explained in Part 1 the relationship building is essential in the counselling process, this is due to the fact that the therapeutic relationship can be reparative. It can be reparative as the relationship can replicate relationships with others … Read more
The Potential of Counselling – Part 1 of 2
As I sit here reflecting on what to write this months blogs about, I thought I would write a blog regarding the counselling process and its potentials. Every time a client sits down in the initial session I always like … Read more