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Presenting Issues at Private Practice Counselling & Family Therapy
Private practice counselling - In today’s world, there is a myriad of presenting issues that clients bring into the clinical practice.
Drawing Strength and Courage for Conquering Fear Through Faith
The story of David and Goliath is a classic example of how the combination of courage and faith allowed a young boy to take down a 9 foot giant of a man.
8 Tips To Get You Back Into A Work Routine
Taking leave from our usual job roles can easily have us falling out of our usual work routines. These 8 tips can help us get back into those work routines.
Tips For Balancing Work, Children and Housework
Shauna Gallagher gives some great tips for keeping a balance between our jobs, busy lives, our children and household chores.
Born With Purpose and An Identity
Finding purpose in everyday life can be challenging and rewarding. Knowing who we are in Christ gives us an identity, purpose and a destiny.
How Important Is Water & Hydration To Mental Health?
Melinda Vanry, from Fruit Of Brokenness, shares about the importance of staying hydrated to help our own mental health.
Self-Care Adds To Our Joy & Quality Of Life
Self-care adds to our joy and quality of life. Without self-care, our mental health and physiological health begins to deteriorate.
Asking For Help Is A Positive Step Towards Self-Care
Shauna Gallagher, mental health nurse, explains some of the reasons why we might shy away from asking for the help of others in the post below, originally titled, ‘Asking For Help’.
Jesus & His Family Were Refugees
Mary and Joseph fled their home town to save Jesus and escape Herod and his men who wanted Jesus dead.
Toxic Controlling Relationships Aren’t Loving
A healthy relationship with another person doesn't involve smothering them or controlling them. Steer Clear of toxic controlling relationships.
PMDD – Not Your Average Monthly Symptoms
PMDD is a hormonal mood disorder characterised by severe unpleasant psychological and physical symptoms occurring during the luteal phase of menses.
Depression In Leadership Is Not Uncommon
Depression in leadership is not uncommon. Depression is an emotionally dark and gloomy place to be and can affect anyone. Even those in leadership roles.
10 Steps That Helped Me Defeat The Fear Of Flying
In these the ten steps that helped me overcome the fear of flying I learned to trust God with my life.
Surveys Reveal Australians Need Mental Health Support
Survey statistics reveal a growing need for churches to be equipped with skills enabling them to listen, help & support others.
The Basic Characteristics Of Binge Eating Disorder
The Basic Characteristics Of Binge Eating Disorder Binge Eating disorder is characterised by eating large amounts of foods in short period of time often when the person isn’t hungry. People with the disorder usually feel out of control when eating not being able to stop when they want to. Binge eating as a way of…
Men’s Mental Health Matters To All Australians
Studies conducted all over the world through various ethnicities showed that men are less likely to seek help for their behavioural or mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Aussie men are no different. Men’s reluctance to talk about their problems often makes life more difficult for them and for those around them. Can Masculine Men Have It…
10 Ways to Honour, Love & Respect Your Husband
By connecting with your husband in a way that honours, loves and respects your husband you show him that his feelings matter.
Behavioural Problems Stemming From Our Thought Life
Behavioural Problems Stemming From Our Thought Life Dr. Paul Meier looks at how behavioural problems often means the person has a lot more going on within. He believes that our unresolved hurts can affect our thought life, disrupting our development and growth to cause behavioural problems such as addictions and obesity. According to Vocabulary.com/dictionary/psyche, “the…
Vicky Robertson – aifc Graduate & Family Counsellor
Studying at aifc prepared Vicky Robertson for employment in a program called The Family Intervention Service as a Family Counsellor.
aifc Graduate Testimonial of Belinda Raar
aifc Graduate Testimonial of Belinda Raar. Belinda answered a few questions about her experience as an aifc student and about her plans for the future.
Rules of Engagement & Etiquette on aifc’s Social Media Pages
Before engaging on aifc's Facebook page by commenting or otherwise, we recommend getting to know the rules.
Stigma – A Harsh Way To Look At Mental Illness
igma is otivated by fear and prejudice and stigma creates a barrier separating ‘us’ and ‘them,’ adding more to the difficulties already faced by others.
The Futility of Trying To Be Perfect At Everything
Perfect means flawless. While excellence is achievable, expecting perfection in all we do sets us up for failure and disapointment.
The Vicious Cycle Of Hurt People Hurting Others
We all know someone that's impossible to get along with. They may be someone in our church, a member of the family or be part of our social circles.
