For many bereaved parents the relationship with their child goes on. It is common for parent to continue to talk to their child occasionally, or to feel as though their child is protecting them or sending them signs from time … Read more
Grieving the loss of a child – Part 1 of 2
The death of a child is one of the most devastating and painful events that a parent can experience. Parents who lose their children feel that a piece of them is lost and that their life will be forever changed. … Read more
Dads are babysitters and Mothers are Mothers! – Part 2 of 2
I guess it is natural for people to assume that a mother is mothering her child. It is the “natural” (which do not see so much natural) expectation that a woman is fulfilling her obligation as a carer to her … Read more
Dads are babysitters and Mothers are Mothers! – Part 1 of 2
I am an avid proponent of equality between men and women. But I am no fool and I see disparaties between genders in many areas of society. Generally, men are favoured! But not always. The inspiration for this blog came … Read more
Happiness – Part 2 of 2
In fact, defining happiness has always been hard and has eluded many. The definition I like most is the subjective interpretation of the experience. What makes Bob happy may displease Mary. What has made Bob happy today may displease him … Read more
Happiness – Part 1 of 2
Oxytocin is one of the 4 main culprits we think are associated with the distinct emotion of happiness. The other three are Dopamine, Seratonin and Endorphines. On their own accord, each neurotransmitter or hormone, affects our body and brain to … Read more
The Wounded Healer Part 2/2
Literature highlights various ways of aiding nurses to cope effectively with the grief. I will go briskly over some ways that can offer consolation and relief from compassion fatigue. By attending workshops and information sessions about compassion fatigue; its risks, … Read more
The Wounded Healer Part 1/ 2
Today, I will be talking about grief but from a different perspective. Grief has been mostly studied through the eyes of the patient and its family, friends and relatives, but research shows that grief goes beyond such cohort. Nursing professionals … Read more
Tik-Tok Goes the Clock
One of the biggest struggles many people face is time-management. How to keep up with the various things we have to do in our lives in a timely manner, and with little anxiety. These things can vary from homework and … Read more
How to polish your relationship
If a gem is not taken care of, it starts to lose its brilliance and shine. It would be easy then to turn towards another gem, and see that this shiny beauty is what we actually want, as we forget … Read more