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Neuroplasticity – The Good News About NEW Brain Disorders
The brain's ability to reshape itself with our thoughts is great news helping us to understand how we can reshape our future by changing our thinking.
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
In John 1:1-5 we learn that Jesus came from heaven. The Word Became Flesh – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.In him was…
The Passover – What it means to Christians Today
The Passover leading up to Easter is the beginning of Christian’s ‘Holy Week.’ Traditionally the Passover is celebrated by families of Jewish faith all over the world to commemorate the deliverance of Israel who lived in Goshen, Egypt as slaves under the hands of Pharaoh. The families gather on Passover to share a meal known as…
7 Challenging Activities For Seniors
Problem solving or doing something new that stimulates thinking processes is good for the mind. Seniors need challenging activities to help keep them mentally agile so that seniors keep their minds sharp, active and alert in old age. Below are 5 activities for seniors to consider taking part in. Computers – Learn computer basics like,…
6 Low Impact Exercises For Seniors
Most seniors want to remain active and healthy by taking part in physical activities that aren’t going to have a negative impact on joints or be too strenuous on their aging bodies. Seniors who take on regular exercise can improve their mental, emotional and physiological health. Seniors will also need to factor in mobility issues…
Bible Society Australia Contributes to Bible app Make Over
Bible Society – According to Eternity News, marking 200 years of the Bible in Australia, The Bible are contributing to help the world’s most popular Bible app get a makeover! “To mark 200 years of the good book in Australia, YouVersion is offering Aussie users of the Bible App a chance to join the celebrations…
Congratulations on the Bible Society’s 200 Years!
Marking one of the biggest events in Australian Christian History is the union of Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Glenn Davies and Pastor Brian Houston the Global Senior Leader of Hillsong to share a stage in celebration of The Bicentenary of The Bible Society this Sunday, March 5. Formed in 1817 The Bible Society is Australia’s longest living organisation. The…
The Aftermath Of Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone
Recently a domestic violence homicide made news headlines around Australia when Lionel Patea admitted in court to killing his estranged partner Tara Brown in QLD in 2015 after she had dropped her daughter off at day care. He chased her at high speeds, ran her off the road, then while her car was upside down…
Senior Pastor Tommy Nelson Talks About His Depression in Detail
Senior Pastor Tommy Nelson Talks About His Depression in Detail Senior Pastor Tommy Nelson of Denton Bible Church talks about his experience with depression describing it as a black hole that hijacked him. His joy was gone and he had lost the ability to do the things he once loved. During his bout of depression…
Massive Challenges Faced by Parents of Multiple Births
Kim Tucci from Perth in Western Australia made news headlines around the world when she gave birth to quintuplets in January. Ms Tucci also has a nine-year-old son from a previous marriage and two young daughters with her husband Vaughn totalling 8 children. According to the Daily Mail UK, the Tucci family are extremely busy…
aifc’s Five Star Reviews On Facebook
Over the years our students have had many wonderful things to say about studying aifc’s counselling courses. Facebook reviews cannot be altered by the business page owners and their page managers in any way making reviews the genuine opinions of our past and present students. Note that some grammatical errors have been corrected without altering…
Grant Hackett’s Family, Addictions & Mental Health
Almost 17 years after winning Olympic Gold Grant Hackett made news headlines for very different reasons. According to the Courier Mail report that mother Margaret & older brother Craig Hackett attempted a family intervention for Grant’s erratic behaviour. Later the family called the police after the former swimming champion disappeared. His Father Neville issued a public…
Student – Indi Leigh – Graduate Diploma – Melbourne
Feeling blessed, inspired, encouraged and challenged. Term 1 of yr 3 (grad dip) has officially begun with 1.5 days in Box Hill (VIC). I am so thankful to aifc who cover the whole thing in prayer. It’s an honour and privilege to be apart of it. During the day and last night God blessed and…
Saying NO and Sticking To IT
Saying, “No.” can be a difficult thing for those who face conflicting thoughts and emotions when faced with a situation where, “No” should be the answer. Dr Henry Cloud, co-author of ‘Boundaries’ explains in his article below how, “No.” Is A Complete Sentence: How to Use & Stick to It. Psychologists spend an enormous amount…
Hope for The Debilitating Aspects Of Fear & Anxiety
Fear and anxiety can have a devastating impact on the quality of life for those who have it, particularly true for those who go untreated. In an excerpt from Tim Clinton’s ‘Anxiety & Fear’ he shows us how we can learn to diffuse the symptoms to help us regain some control over our lives. “While…
Distracting yourself from an Addiction
Addictions can be tricky to deal with. The desire to return to the familiar and comfortable can creep in suddenly having us running back to our old habits if we aren’t careful. We need to have some plan of action in place to keep our minds occupied and focused on other things. Distraction is a…
Fat Shaming the Overweight & Obese Just Makes Things Worse
All of us want to look good, live long lives, feel great and look fit. Those of us that manage our weight with healthy eating and regular exercise recognise that the responsibility for our own personal health and the way we look to others rests on our own shoulders. Obese people are usually ashamed of…
Symptoms & Causes Of Carer Burnout
Carers or caregivers, as they are also commonly known, are a very relevant and important part of our community helping seniors and those with a disability. Carers make a big difference in the lives of those whom they help by providing a range of services like companionship, conversation, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, personal…
9 Tips For A Better Mental Health Approach
Daily routines are important to Mental health and wellbeing. There are many things we can do to benefit and improve our mental health. Studies show that 1 in 5 persons in our community will be affected by a mental health problem during their lifetime. 1. Pray & Read Your Bible In all we do we…
Looking At Making 2018 A Good Year?
As this year draws to an end and the new year begins, the pull might be to start drawing up ideas and making plans for new beginnings. This may involve focusing on what we could be doing differently for ourselves, for others and in our christian walk with them main theme being self improvement. Some…
Handling Children’s Mean Behaviour Towards Other Kids
How to Handle Children’s mean behaviour towards other kids What we can do when we witness mean behaviour towards other children by another child? In ‘Handling Aggressive Behaviour Toward Another Child’ – Dr. John Townsend explains. What should I do if my child is displaying mean behaviour toward other children? When do I intervene or…
A Biblical Perspective On Mental Illness & The Role Of The Church
The bible is the greatest resource a Christian can possess for spiritual growth. According to the bible, after the fall of man, all human beings are affected by sin. We use to live in the perfect human and spiritual condition in the presence of God which the bible discribes as, “The Garden of Eden.” Sin separates…
A Poem About God’s Grace – Grace To The Rescue
God’s grace is for everyone. Jesus died on the cross for all mankind. In this poem Deborah Ann expresses what God’s grace is about beautifully. Grace To the Rescue – by Deborah Ann Grace restores, the broken pieces fills in the cracks smooths the creases. Grace heals, the heart that aches mends the wounds patches…
Extending Grace To Those With Mental Health Problems
Mental health problems can affect people from any nation, profession or faith. One in five persons will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime. Many of us are impacted by a mental illness. An article recently published by Finder.com.au titled, “Mental Health Problems Plague Australia’s Entertainment Industry” revealed that a study conducted by Entertainment…
