UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS: A PATH TO PARENTAL AWARENESS AND GROWTH
As parents/ caregivers, we often navigate the intricacy of family dynamics, striving to create the best environment for our children/young people. Yet, beneath our interactions, lie behavioural patterns that significantly shape our parenting styles. These patterns, inherited from our upbringing, have a considerable impact on how we approach parenthood, unraveling these patterns allows us to […]
Embarking on the Therapeutic Journey
Embarking on the path of counselling is a courageous and transformative decision that holds the potential for profound healing and self-discovery. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I often encounter individuals at the crossroads of uncertainty about how to initiate this therapeutic journey. In this blog post, I aim to provide guidance on taking those first […]
Honouring the Sacrifice: A Personal Reflection on Mental Health in the Military Community
As we gather on Remembrance Sunday to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifices of our military, it’s essential to shed light on the often unseen battles fought within the community. My personal journey is a testament to the profound impact of mental health struggles within military families. My father, a veteran of the Northern […]