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A Prayer For Those Living With Mental Illness
Amy Simpson shares a heartfelt prayer asking us to join in prayer with her for those whose lives are impacted by mental illness. “..Mental illness is one of those things people don’t know that much about unless they need to, either because they’re mental health professionals or because their lives have been shaken by their…
Look After Yourself & Say ‘No’ Confidently
Most of us want to be helpful to others, but being that person who everyone calls on for help can be exhausting. Our first and foremost responsibility is to ourselves. By taking care of our own health we become enabled to help others. Our inability to say, “no” can have dire consequences on our mental…
The Strength of a Father’s Love – Daddy’s Here
Our journey through foster care has been a revelation of a gospel for the inglorious moments of life. We had not intended to care for children with special needs when we began this journey, but it would seem that God has had much for us to learn. Recently, our family has once again grown by one—a tiny…
New Beginnings: School’s Over – Now What?
You have been working towards this day for what feels like your whole life – and here it is! You may have imagined what it would be like; waking up on that first morning – no rushing, the guilt-free feeling of removing those study notes from the walls, the stress slipping away and you can…
The Need For Mental Health Support Within The Church
Recently ‘Christianity Today’ addressed a very important topic on; ‘The Christian Struggle with Mental Illness’ showing that many Christians who are directly affected by a mental illness aren’t talking about it. Most that aren’t directly impacted with a mental health problem have a family member or know someone who is. Churches need to be the community’s ‘go…
Brisbane Seminar 5 Fairwell and Open Day 2016
Students had a fun day at seminar 5 in Brisbane cutting a big cake with the word, “Congratulations” written on the top. The day eased into aifc’s Brisbane Open Day where Family, visitors and friends were welcomed at the centre to enquire about courses commencing in 2017. Congratulations to aifc’s Brisbane Graduates and farewell to students…
Canberra Open Day 2016
Canberra is having an open day this Saturday 10th of December 2016. If you’d like to find out more about aifc’s accredited Counselling courses commencing in 2017, come along to the aifc Open Day in Canberra where you can talk to tutors and students who will be there to answer your enquiries. When and Where…
Christmas Giving to the Homeless & The Less Fortunate
Christmas time is a great opportunity for Christians to demonstrate the love of God to those who need it the most in our local communities.
Why Christian Counselling Training For Church Leaders Is Needed
Christians often reach out to church leaders first. Some of those Christians may have issues that require the help of a trained counsellor.
Making The Most Out Of Life
It’s funny how self-discipline changes our perspective on life. When I was younger I loved going out with my friends to the early hours of the morning. Life was exciting and I was on a journey of self-discovery. As a young adult I soon learned that couldn’t function well for too long without adequate sleep. …
Does Mental Illness Mean I’m Not A Christian?
Mental illness can affect anyone. Many Christians have wondered about their faith and where they stand with God after being diagnosed with a mental illness. Amy Simpson, tackles the subject as she answers questions about mental illness and Christianity in her post, ‘Does Mental Illness Mean I’m Not a Christian?’ I receive a lot of…
Transition Feels Like Grief When A Child Grows Up
My son finishes school this week. I’m incredibly excited. I feel like I could burst with pride as I look at the amazing, self-reliant young man he is becoming and the opportunities that stretch before him. But amidst the happiness and excitement there is also something else going on. I am sad. I am nervous.…
Central Sleep Apnoea (CSA)
Central Sleep Apnoea (CSA) is a serious condition, commonly known to affect patients who suffer from heart failure. Heart Failure is the heart’s inability to pump blood and oxygen around the body is often cause by stiffened, damage heart chambers. Central Sleep Apnoea is listed in the DMS-5. According to SNORE Australia approximately 4% of the…
Open Day 2016 in Sydney and in Perth
Aifc is an Open Day is on Saturday 26th November 2016 at two separate locations. See below for location and times in Sydney and in Perth. Receive information and ask questions from our tutors and students to learn more about our Christian Counselling Courses commencing in 2017. Bring a friend along. Refreshments available. OPEN DAY LOCATIONS…
LIONS ROAR – by Chris Thomas
I don’t have experience with lions. But I know if I were walking through the bushland of Africa, unprotected by fence or guide, and heard that unmistakable sound—I’d be terrified. I live in a part of the world isolated from such terrors, but Australia has its own apex predators to worry about. Granted, most of…
aifc Open Day in Melbourne – 19th Nov 2016
You’re invited to attend the aifc Open day in Melbourne on Friday on Saturday 19th November from 12:30 – 4pm Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill Learn more about our accredited Christian counselling courses, discover your options, and talk to our tutors who will be on hand to answer all of your…
A Snapshot of Australia’s Mental Health & Wellbeing
Good mental health is fundamental to our overall life satisfaction and wellbeing. Over the last three years, the number of Australians experiencing a mental or behavioural condition has increased by over 1 million people – with over 4 million Australians (17.5%) now reporting this. Anxiety related problems and mood (affective) disorders are the most commonly…
Brisbane Open Day 2016
YOU’RE INVITED TO ATTEND AIFC’S OPEN DAY IN BRISBANE The Qld Region’s Brisbane Centre is having an Open Day at its new Springwood venue Come along to learn more about our accredited Christian counselling courses, discover your options, and talk to our tutors who will be on hand to answer all of your questions. If…
Transforming Communities Through Kindness
Recently at an aifc conference we heard from various speakers. Josh Wilkins, founder and CEO of One Voice spoke to us about being kind to the homeless, stating that there’s a large number of youth on the streets who are there by no choice of their own. Video – Not My choice Video – Mobile Shower…
How Bullying Affected My Mental Health
Being bullied isn’t just something that kids get over with a snap of the fingers or a flick of the mental switch. Ultimately bullying is extreme rejection and the impact it has on young minds can linger for a lifetime. Charlie Kaplan explains how the effects of being bullied at school continued to affect her…
Why Can’t Women Be Nice? What Is The Sisterhood?
Why do men seem like they get along with each other better than women do? Are women too competitive with one another perhaps? The Sisterhood by Rachel Chin “I recently caught up with a long-lost colleague. He and I talked and caught up about days gone by. We’d both moved about, lived across several continents.…
Betrayals That Ruin Relationships Without Infidelity.
According to the Gottman Institute there are ‘3 betrayals that ruin Relationships (that are not Infidelity)’ What is infidelity? Infidelity is considered the worst betrayal by a partner. Cheating sexually on a partner is infidelity. Whether the partner has an affair, or a one off sexual encounter it is a huge violation of trust. However there…
Words Fail Me – A Christian Poem
WORDS FAIL ME – A CHRISTIAN POEM Chris Thomas’ poem poses some serious questions as he self examines his faith. As Christians we need to ask ourselves these questions: What if God suddenly appeared before me? What would I do? What would I say? Words Fail Me What would I do what would I say,…
Feeling Like I don’t Fit In
From the time we begin school we start to feel that pressure to fit in with the world around us. Chris Thomas tells us a very personal story about his struggle to fit in in his blog appropriately titled, ‘I Don’t Fit In.” Most of my childhood was a battle to fit in. Maybe yours…
