Grieving in Western society feels it is behind closed doors. In Western Society there is social pressure for the bereaved to grieve quickly and quietly. These pressures, as Harris (2010) says, constricts the experience of grief rather than support it. These restrictive ways of dealing with grief can create further stress to clients as they …
The report on an alleged public attack upon Nigella Lawson was not pleasant reading. Clearly, the involvement of her husband has reignited the debates surrounding domestic violence. Domestic violence does not discriminate and can happen to anyone, both men and women from any background. The majority of it happens behind closed doors. We know that …
Father’s Day can be a special day for many families. For others absent father can bring many different emotions. My children eagerly made their Dad a card and went to bed excited at waking him their Dad up tomorrow morning. This is not the case for those who have an absent father. A bushy eyed …
Boosting your low self-esteem is essential for a happier and more fulfilling life. When you believe in yourself and your abilities, you’re more likely to set and achieve goals, take on challenges, and handle setbacks with resilience. Boosting your low self esteem will help you build positive relationships, as it allows you to assert your …
Today many of the pressure of life demands can cause stress, particularly work, relationships and money problems. Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure which in turn can lead you feeling you are unable to cope. We all have different ways of reacting to stress. When you feel stressed, …