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Australian Kids Seek Counselling Help
According to the Huffington Post, statistics show that Australian youth are reaching out for Mental Health Help more frequently now than in the previous years. Kids Help Line Insights Report shows that since 1996 there’s been a 626 percent increase in calls from young...
Signs That Indicate An Alcohol Addiction
The majority of people will have a social drink or relaxing drink at home and even a glass of wine with their meal. Going out for a few drinks hardly makes a person an addict. Addiction to alcohol is known as alcoholism. It is a wide spread disease affecting people...
Lost for Words – What To Say (& Not) To Someone Who’s Grieving
When Amanda picked up the phone, nothing could prepare her for what she was about to hear. Her best friend’s little girl had drowned in the family pool. There was a long pause. Grappling with her own shock and disbelief, Amanda realised there were no words. She...
Social Media – A Blessing Or A Curse? #SMday
Most households living in the digital era will have access to mobile phones and various types of computer technology used to connect to others on the internet. While the internet has opened up positive and negative possibilities that can sometimes be viewed as a...
What is Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder?
The main characteristic of Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder is defined in the DSM-V (also known as DSM-5) as “a pattern of behaviour in which a child actively approaches and interacts with unfamiliar adults.” The child’s pattern of behaviour includes what is...
Family Therapy & Characteristics Of A Healthy Family
Family therapy is focused on individuals and families to help improve their relationships, their communication and to help them to resolve conflicts. Family therapy is usually provided by a counsellor or mental health professional. Family therapy can help people in...
Peace From A Prayerful Life & Thankful Heart
Life wasn’t meant to be easy and it’s especially not easy to stop worrying about the often-scary, everyday parts of our lives, but God tells us what to do when we are like that. He says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,...
Students Tell Us What They Like About Studying At aifc
Over the years our graduates have gone on to use their skills in ministry and to fulfill their vision for their career goals to help the community as skilled professionals and qualified counsellors. Students have a lot of good things to say about studying at aifc....
Facing Mother’s Day Without Mum
Mother's Day is a difficult time for those who didn't grow up with a mother and equally sad for those whose mother's are no longer in their lives. Jude Crank Shares her story about what it was like coming home after her honeymoon to receive the sad news of her...
What is Mental Health?
Mental health is about wellness. A person with good mental health is considered to be in a state of wellbeing. They feel good, function well and are positive. These people are emotionally mature and can cope with the normal stresses of life, they’re resilient, realise...
Cannabis / Marijuana Dependence and Withdrawal
Research has shown that people going through Cannabis withdrawal may experience physical and psychological symptoms after attempting to stop their prolonged marijuana use. Since the early 1960’s until recent times, cannabis was thought of as mild and non-addictive...
Caffeine Withdrawal – Now in the DSM-5
In Australia cafes have sprung up just about everywhere, becoming places to catch up with family, friends and work colleagues over a cup of coffee. We consume it regularly, particularly in the mornings as an energiser for the work day ahead. Energy drinks, soft...