“There is no single effort more radical in its potential for saving the world than a transformation in the way we raise our children.” – Marianne Williamson More and more parents are recognising the need to bring about a change in the manner we raise our children. The conventional concept of “disciplining” needs to be…
People are increasingly turning to the web to meet new people because it is easier and more widely acceptable. A new study has revealed that one third of the marriages start online. Additionally, people who meet online are bound to have happier and more enduring marriages. The main appeal may be due to the fact…
This guest post is written by Australia Counselling member Lauren Sokolski, who is a Melbourne relationship counsellor. Every relationship, be it intimate, friendship, collegial or familial, has some level of conflict at one point or another. Some relationships are fraught with conflict whereas others have seemingly no conflict. And there are many stages in-between. Relationships…
From the moment that you become a parent, you will hear plenty of tips about how to raise your child. Everybody seems to drop a tip about the best way to discipline them based on personal experiences. But every child is different and a parent needs to find out a way to cope with their…
Defining grieving, bereavement and mourning The mere thought of losing someone you love pricks one’s heart like a sharp needle. It is only natural to feel depressed, grieved and guilty when one actually experiences the loss of a loved one. Any person going through the phase of losing someone important is going through a process…
The secret to a happy and stable relationship lies in effective and frequent communication between a couple. According to martial experts, 90% of the couples seeking relationship therapy are victims of communication problems. Humans are social animals who have a great dependency and urge to connect with another being. Relationship is a complex maze of…
Do you consider your family to be a victim of an unhealthy communication system? Are your weekend family gatherings characterised with conflicting opinions and arguments at the dining table? Do you feel there is a lack of active hearing when you try to communicate with a family member? If you are responding positively to all…
This article was written by Australia Counselling member Vivian Baruch. What sets our good relationships with close and intimate partners apart from those we have with our more casual acquaintances is the quality of the emotional connection we share. Emotions are core to human interactions. Without the ability to understand, use and respond to our…
This article was written by Australia Counselling member Lauren Sokolski, Melbourne relationship therapist and counsellor. I have been thinking about how easy it is for couples, friends, family members and colleagues to misunderstand each other and wind up feeling hurt, disappointed, rejected… you get the idea. In my work with individuals and couples, I sometimes…
Character building is a process that begins with early childhood and is nurtured with the interactions with individuals as you meet. A healthy family life contributes a lot to shaping your personality. Broken families may lead to a broken individual inside you and you grow up harbouring negative feelings within you and channelling the negative…
