An amount of individuals find it difficult to resolve their issues of grief and develop a complicated grief reaction. 10% to 20% of bereaved individuals tend to develop complicated grief. Complicated grief is a bereavement reaction which prolongs acute grief. … Read more
Survivors of Suicide Part 1/2
The experience of a suicide survivor, who lost a loved one to suicide, is an extremely traumatic and painful experience. During such an experience shock and disbelief are generally the initial reactions.
Problems which may exacerbate issues:
- Destructive coping strategies
Bilfors irid ikolli x’naqsam miegħu?
Jiena ġuvni u qiegħed noħroġ ma’ wieħed bħalissa li nikklikkja vera sew miegħu, tant li qed nibda’ naħseb li fl-aħħar forsi sibt lil xi ħadd ma’ min jista’ jkolli relazzjoni sinifikanti. Jiena pero’ m’għandix wisq esperjenza fejn jidħlu relazzjonijiet mentri … Read more
Foster a Grandparent!
Grandparents can be a special part of one’s extended family. They can be support systems for the working parents, and they can be role models or mentors to their grandchildren. After all, grandparents are imbued with years upon years of … Read more
Parenting, the only job no one receives training on
Most countries offer some form of voluntary parenting training. There is a wide range of pre-birth and post birth programmes that aim to enhance the preparation of parents to address parenting issues. Books are widely available and online support forums … Read more
FAQs about mental illness Part 2 of 2
- Can people who experience mental health illnesses work?
Yes! People with mental illness can and do function well in the workplace. They are unlikely to take more sick leave because of their condition than people with a chronic physical condition … Read more
FAQs about mental illness- Part 1 of 2
We have heard a lot about mental health on the media over the past few weeks. I have noticed that many people have been asking questions about this topic, which is very positive as it helps us become more aware … Read more
Should my children take part in Pageants?
Whether to involve children in pageants is dependent on the parents’ and to some extent the child’s desire. This article will present a balanced overview of what pageants entail and involve.
During competition the child is given the space to … Read more
Sexuality and cancer. An introduction Part 2/2
What do we need to be aware of when we face cancer…what questions do we need to ask:
- My qualities: I can be young, I can be old, in a relationship or single, gay or heterosexual. Sex can be
Sexuality and cancer – An introduction Part 1/2
Cancer care has improved over the last couple of years and so has survivorship. Many types of cancer have evolved from an acute to a chronic disease because diagnosis equipment has improved and treatment options are varied and targeted. However, … Read more