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Expressing Disappointment Constructively Within A Marriage
A friend recently asked me, ‘What’s the point of being married when all we do is fight?’ When arguing and disagreeing on just about everything, couples can be temporarily blinded by the tension causing them to lose sight of the very reason they were married in the...
Reasons Why Mental Health Matters To Christians
Reading Time: 4 minutesHaving a disorder can be debilitating, affecting the way a person functions, the way they feel and think. Sadly, relationships and a person’s walk with God can be affected due to the state of their mental health. Thus, we can’t afford to neglect our mental health.
Is Your Emotional Support Person A Narcissist?
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe all want someone trustworthy to confide in. However, narcissists are not the kind of people we want to open up to. Here’s how to tell if your emotional support person has NPD.
In Loving Memory of Dr Bruce Litchfield
Dear aifc family and friends, If you have not heard the news it is with sadness I advise that husband, father and aifc founder Dr Bruce Litchfield (Bruce) died on July 2nd 2018 after battling a number of medical conditions in recent years. Because of the ups and downs...
Our Graduates – Where Are They Now?
aifc posted this informal question to graduates on our Facebook page: “If you have graduated from aifc's Christian counselling courses, let us know how you are using your counselling skills to make a difference?” Here's what our aifc graduates had to say... AN...
Marriage in Crisis
Men and Women are very different as if from two different planets. Unresolved issues can lead to major conflict and crisis within the marriage. Below is some sound advice on what we can do to get our marriage back on track. Common Roots In order to resolve any crisis...
7 Different Types of Depression
Reading Time: 3 minutesAll the various types of depression mostly share symptoms in common like; sadness, low mood & lack of interest in usual activities. However, the symptoms of depression can vary from one person to the next.
Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder
When we think about Bipolar Disorder we tend to think of it as one type of mental illness when in fact there are a few variations. Bipolar disorders (manic-depressive disorders) are classified as a 'chronic mental health condition' characterised by periods of low...
Give God Thanks in Everything
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs a mother, Annette Spurr’s heart was breaking for her son Jack who had just been in a serious accident. The toddler was just under two years of age when he fell fracturing his eye socket. How could a mother possibly be thankful in this situation?
When To Stop Talking To The Dog & Get Counselling
Taking care of pets can be therapeutic, but in no way should that replace the need to open up to someone about our problems. As a child I felt a great sense of relief after talking to my dog about my woes. He was a great listener. He didn’t answer back, he didn’t...
You Know You’re a Christian Mother When…
... even before conception you begin to pray for your unborn child knowing they are your gift from God. ... when you’re nursing your newborn baby and you’re in awe of the creator with growing love for your child. ...you go without sleep during those two hourly nappy...
The Benefits & Joys Of Spending Time Outdoors
There’s something unique about being outdoors absorbing the sunshine and seeing the beauty of nature that brings our focus back to the more important things in life. While spending too much time indoors can have the opposite effect. Why is spending time outdoors so...