Following the exploration of the previous blog on specific phobias, so what exactly are the causes of specific phobias? Researchers are uncertain about the exact cause of specific phobias, however the current consensus is that specific phobias are exacerbated if … Read more
Specific Phobias – Part 1 of 2
How many times have you heard or wondered about why someone is afraid of particularly common objects such as peach’s, kiwi’s, cockroaches, injections or thunder? These are examples of what we call specific phobias. Specific phobias fall under the … Read more
Supporting a friend with Depression – Part 2 of 2
In part 1 of this blog we explored some tips for helping a friend with depression. In this blog I will continue to focus on some other things that may help a friend in their recovery.
- Seek professional
Supporting a friend with Depression – Part 1 of 2
When a family member, partner or friend suffers from depression or any other mental health difficulty, your support and encouragement can play an important role in their recovery. With the right care plan, you can help them cope with their … Read more
Valentine’s day on a budget
It’s February and Valentine’s Day is around the corner. It is a time when a lot of couples start feeling the stress and pressure to celebrate the best and most romantic way and to get the perfect and preferably most … Read more
Helicopter Parenting – Part 2 of 2
In this blog, I will be addressing the parent’s invasion of children’s privacy. As children grow into teenagers research shows that parents who invade their children’s privacy typically end up knowing less about what their children are doing since children … Read more
Helicopter Parenting – Part 1 of 2
Lately, I was intrigued by an episode called Arkangle from Black Mirror. It is a story of a single mother, who enlists her daughter in an experimental surveillance programme. By doing such the mother can control all her daughter’s movements … Read more
Il-pornografija u r-realtà
Jiena tfajla ta’ 20 sena. Ilni f’relazzjoni mal-għarus xi sena u nofs issa u dawn l-aħħar sitt xhur qbadtu diversi drabi jara l-pornografija. Naf li għal xi nies hija xi ħaġa normali pero mingħandu ma stennejthiex u ħassejtni ftit imħawwda. … Read more
“My parent is in prison” – Part 4 of 4
In the last part of the blog I will be discussing the phase of the incarcerated parent coming out of prison and re-entering prison which is another difficult process both the parent, caregiver and child has to go through .… Read more
“My parent is in prison” – Part 3 of 4
In this blog we will be talking about the strategies that can be used for the best visitation and support techniques for both the children and the incarcerated parent.
Research shows that maintaining and strengthening the relationship between child and … Read more