In this blog, which will be divided into two parts, I wish to discuss the role of care in the family. The Maltese family is typically united by strong ties of care and affection, where family members often feel a … Read more
The fear of the unknown – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of the blog I introduced some ideas about why we might experience a fear of the unknown. In this 2nd and last part of the blog I shall explore some further fears that are very common … Read more
How to survive the Festive Season if you’re a Recovering Alcoholic – Part 2 of 2
In this first part of this blog, we discussed ways that can be supportive if you are an alcoholic choosing the path of recovery during the festive season. But what about when you are at parties and alcohol is being … Read more
How to survive the Festive Season if you’re a Recovering Alcoholic – Part 1 of 2
If you are someone who has been working on staying off alcohol, then you may feel that the festive season is a demanding time for you. We all know that the closer we get to Christmas, the more invites we … Read more
The fear of the unknown – Part 1 of 2
A degree of uncertainty in life is inevitable. The future and what it may be bring may cause both excitement and anxiety; however, for most of us, major changes in life instill in us a sense of fear. It is … Read more
Lights, music…silence
Christmas and New Year are around the corner. In the coming weeks we will be inundated with carols, lights, parties and festive decorations…an overload of auditory and visual stimulation that will keep us up in the early hours of our … Read more
Coping with grief during the festive season…
It’s the season to be jolly…but is it really for everyone? Individuals who are recently bereaved mention the festive season as the most difficult of them all. Cheerful music, parties, festive decorations are meant to create a celebratory atmosphere but … Read more
Family Rituals and Traditions around Christmas time- Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this two-part blog, I discussed the value of family rituals and traditions around Christmas time. The main benefits that were explored in my previous blog were:
- Family rituals and traditions offer families an opportunity to
Family Rituals and Traditions around Christmas time- Part 1 of 2
The first part of this two-part blog discusses the value of family rituals and traditions around Christmas time. By family rituals and traditions, I am referring to a set of actions or behaviors that are repeated and that carry with … Read more
Taking drugs for your mental health: the myths and the facts
1 out of every 4 people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lifetime. A significant number of these people take psychiatric medication to deal with their condition. However, due to the stigma associated with taking … Read more