Miscarriage can be devastating. How do you deal with miscarriage? Miscarriage is often an uncomfortable word and one that people do not like to hear or talk about. Yet it happens to every 1 in 4 women. Almost no-one sees a miscarriage coming and it can come as a terrible blow to women, especially as […]
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Role models of forgiveness During the last two weeks we have seen two amazing women – who have shown how forgiveness can enrich our lives. Both Malala and Maureen Greaves both had reason to despise their attackers who turned their world upside down. Both of them had been involved in events that were brutal and
Do you lie awake replaying conversations, thinking about tomorrow, or feeling tense for no clear reason? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us experience insomnia at some point — and for many people, worry and anxiety are a big part of it. When sleep problems happen occasionally, it can feel frustrating but manageable.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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5 Life lessons in life from Dr Seuss: Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. This gem of wisdom reminds us that our uniqueness is our greatest strength. In a world often urging conformity, Seuss encourages us to embrace our individuality, to stand
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There is much excitement in my child’s class this week – the eggs they have been watching for 3 weeks had finally hatched! Eight baby chicks greeted us this morning. A quick photograph of their excited faces captured their joy and made me smile all the way home. This excitement made me realise how I
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