How To Help a Victim of Domestic and Family Violence Statistics show that women seeking support for partner violence are most likely to ask family or friends for support. With that being the case, it can be very confronting and frightening if someone you know asks for help to get out of a…
DetailsHow to Stay Safe if You Are A Victim of Family or Domestic Violence If you are planning on leaving a situation where domestic and family violence is occurring, it is important to consider your safety. A safety plan can help you identify risks and develop safety strategies. Below we have listed some…
DetailsWhat is Domestic and Family Violence? Domestic and Family Violence is not just violence in it’s physical form (hitting and punching). Domestic family violence can be described by the pattern of actions that an individual uses to intentionally control and dominate an intimate partner or family member. It is the use of threats, intimidation…
DetailsWhat is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month? Domestic and Family Violence Prevention month raises community awareness of domestic and family violence. It is a month that focus’ on sending a clear message that domestic and family violence is unacceptable. The theme for this year’s Domestic urge everyone to recognise the signs of…
DetailsHow To Get The Most Out Of Your Telehealth Session With increased limits placed on interactions and social distancing measures being strictly enforced, telehealth services have become imperative. During this period of uncertainty, decreased stability and lack of control, everyone’s stress, anxiety and panic is increasing. This places even more importance on increasing…
DetailsThe Effectiveness of Video and Phone Therapy Web based therapies, such as video calls, phone calls, and chats have become more and more common. Thanks to the Internet, you can access many types of therapy from the comfort of your own home. However if you’re used to face-to-face therapy, you might not be sure…
DetailsFostering Concentration In Your Children “Can’t you just sit down and do your work?!” Sound familiar? It may be difficult to understand why children struggle with concentration. Think of concentration as an exercise that requires regular training. Some of us need a little more support in this area than others, specifically children. Concentration is…
Details5 Tips to Help Your Child to Make Friends Making friends can be a daunting task for anyone, let alone children! For children who haven’t been equipped with strategies to effectively develop and maintain strong relationships, social problems are can be likely. The social health of children has an incredible impact on their mental…
DetailsTips to Revive the Christmas Spirit Argh, Is It Really Christmas Again? Don’t you wish for the days of being a kid at Christmas, refusing to go to bed because of the excitement of meeting Santa and his reindeers? Waking up at 5am on Christmas morning and racing to the Santa sacks or presents…
DetailsHow do you have fun and keep your job after the work Christmas Party? It’s been a long year, and summer has finally arrived. The office Christmas party is a well-deserved chance to let your hair down and celebrate the wins of 2019 with your colleagues, right? Wrong. The office Christmas party, while still…
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