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How Pets Can Help Children Develop In Key Areas
According to the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne approximately 80% of Australians have or have owned a pet at some stage during their lifetime. Children can gain benefits that go beyond the physical when caring for animals aiding with development in confidence and...
The Co-Dependent Rescuer & Enabler
It can start with a well intentioned desire to help, but co-dependent relationships become dysfunctional helping relationships that occur when a person rescues, enables or supports another’s bad behaviour, immaturity, procrastination, underachievement, addiction or...
Emotional Immaturity Linked to Depression and Anxiety
The main characteristic of emotional maturity is the ability to see life clearly and accurately and to be able to deal with life’s ups and downs in a healthy way. Emotionally mature people are able to control their emotions and take full responsibility for their life...
Avoidant Personality Disorder
People with Avoidant Personality Disorder struggle with feelings of inadequacy and extreme shyness. These people are sensitive to rejection and show extreme social inhibition. They are also insecure and feel inadequate. The symptoms of this disorder affect a person’s...
Good Friday – The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
He was hung on a cross to die, but even after being tortured, teased and crucified for all mankind, death couldn’t hold Jesus down. He was raised from the dead by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ unwavering trust in the father was a testimony to God’s love,...
Supporters Say The DSM-5 Enables Reliable Diagnosis
Those supporting the changes in the DSM-5 have one thing in common, they believe revisions in the new edition have fine-tuned diagnosis capabilities enabling real mental health professionals to reliably diagnose and effectively treat patients affected by psychological...
Rascism, Prejudice & Discrimination in Australia
”The Sydney Morning Herald published a story on how Paul Shin and his wife Isabella were brutally bashed at their own business, a general store in Terrigal NSW, by a 17 year old male, who during the attack was repeatedly yelling racist slurs at the couple. Mr Shin was...
14 New Disorders in the DSM-5
21st century living has contributed to the addition of 14 new Disorders in the DSM-5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals around the world. The manual is...
Intentional Cruelty & The Psychological Effects Of Abuse
The psychological harm imposed on another human being by acts of cruelty can last many years if not a lifetime. Most of us avoid inflicting pain on anyone, sticking to the unspoken social golden rule to 'hurt no-one.’ When we hurt another person, we typically begin to...
Crystal Meth (ICE) Addiction Ripping Families Apart In Australia
A surge of Ice addiction is sweeping across Australia. Desperate parents are taking drastic measures to protect themselves and to help their Ice addicted teens and adult children who quite often become violent, display erratic and out of control behaviour, steal from...
Overeating & The Hidden Dangers of Obesity
Aussie comedian and singing actress Rebel Wilson starred in the comedy musicals, ‘Pitch Perfect” and ‘Pitch perfect 2’playing the role of the likeable ‘Fat Amy’ who’s outspoken and hilarious personality made her an instant hit and role model to countless plus size...
Seeking The Help Of A Marriage Counsellor
We don't have to wait until a marriage relationship hits rock bottom before seeking the help of a marriage counsellor. They are skilled professionals and trained listeners who are there to help you work out and resolve your problems. What Relationship Counsellors...