The way we choose to start our day can influence how the rest of it will go. Thus, it is important to take the time to make sure that we start the day on a positive note. The following are … Read more
Why Should I Teach My Children the Correct Names for Their Body Parts?
What happens when adults feel so uncomfortable talking about certain things, that they either avoid a topic completely or else when they do talk about it their tone and behaviour brings forth this discomfort?
Avoidance Keeps Things Taboo
Firstly, let’s … Read more
Working with Parental Alienation
Dr. Vincent Marmara who is a Statistician and Researcher recently carried out a study where 600 people were questioned about the meaning of Parental Alienation. The results showed that 80% didn’t know what the term parental alienation is. In fact, … Read more
How can I support a suicidal family member?
Suicide is a major public health problem. When a family member becomes suicidal, it is a hugely distressing experience that impacts the entire family, and family members often do not know how to act in such a difficult situation. However, … Read more
What is sexual aftercare and why is it important?
When it comes to sex, we often give a lot of importance to what happens before and during sexual activity with our partner. However, we often fail to think about what happens after the sex is done and the need … Read more
Working with cultural differences in family therapy
Cultural differences provide novelty, excitement, curiosity and the possibility for personal growth and enrichment as human beings learn more about a perspective that is different from what they know. Difference also provides challenges as the possibility to misunderstand when you … Read more
Name Pronunciation- An Sign of Cultural Respect
Living in the 21st Century, in times of globalisation and multiculturalism, have you ever met someone whose name just seems impossible to pronounce? Or are you someone whose name gets constantly mispronounced?
I, to give you an example, … Read more
So, You Want to Lose Your Virginity?
How do you decide when you want to lose your virginity? Or with who? Or where? Or in what way? So many questions can float around in our minds when we consider the possibility of having sex for the first … Read more
7 ways to own the ‘currently single’ status
The idea of romance and being in a relationship are highlighted in social media so much so that one’s happiness seems to depend on a relationship status (Jalili, 2018). Additionally, the concept does not get easier, especially when one is … Read more
‘Stay Strong’ – 8 ways to be a more resilient parent
Parenthood may present moments that are exciting but also moments that are challenging. Difficult situations arise not only in your role as a parent but in other areas of your life. Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from adverse … Read more