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Social Anxiety Disorder Or A Case Of Negative Self-Talk?
Experiencing fear or anxiety in social situations doesn’t necessarily mean a person has a Social Anxiety Disorder. It may be a case of negative self-talk.
A Relationship Blind Spot Affected My Marriage
The misconceptions we have about marriage and the opposite sex can create unrealistic expectations that our spouse will never be able to live up to.
Winners Of the ‘What Can aifc Do For You?’ Draw
Announcing the three winners of the 'What can aifc do for you?' draw. Eligible winners can claim a $50 Koorong gift voucher prize.
Mother’s Day Can Bring Joy Or Sadness
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate, to honour our mothers and it's also an opportunity to bless others and be thankful for our blessings.
Become A Professional Counsellor Like Jude Crank
Jude Crank is a Pastor, a mother and a wife who has studied aifc's accredited Christian counselling courses. Read her testimonial here.
Schizophrenia A Debilitating Psychotic Disorder
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder causing hallucinations and delusions. Symptoms are mostly found in teens and adults and is less common in children.
Christian Singleness & Loneliness Within The Church
Christian singleness and loneliness are two very different topics. Loneliness is a massive issue for singles requiring the support of the church.
Comfort Or Growth? Can We Have Both?
What is our obsession with being comfortable and having comforts? Is that what we really want?
Research Into Coping Mechanisms in Anxiety & Depression
Studies have found that the struggles we human beings face often come from within us. This means we need to have a closer look at ourselves for answers.
Grit Is More Than Passion & A Predictor Of Success
Whenever we do anything with love, passion, determination and a bit of perseverance, we can usually push through difficult barriers. Quite often the only thing holding us back is ourselves. This calls for a bit of ‘grit’ on our part. What is grit? Making a decision to stick it out and putting in the hard…
The Silent Suffering Of Men in Abusive Relationships
We don’t often talk about men being abused by women that are enduring relationships with controlling, belittling, insulting, manipulative, angry, physically and verbally abusive women on a daily basis. Men are less likely to report being the victim of domestic violence fearing that they might be seen as wimps or cowards. The abuse of men…
Nothing Is Forever – A Lent To Easter Reflection
Drawing from the Notre Dame Cathedral fire in France Carolyn Bennett reflects on the chaos and panic following the death of Jesus.
Personal Growth Requires Discipline & Sacrifice
Personal growth requires discipline, faith and the ability to adapt to change with a certain amount of sacrifice.
Grounded Thinking VS Concrete Thinking
Vanessa Hall was told quite a number of times that she needed to be more 'concrete' in her thinking, enough times to make her question the way she thinks.
Teaching Logic, Ownership, Sharing & Boundaries
A story how a mother taught her daughter about ownership, sharing and respecting other's property from the time she was a baby.
When I say, “I’m A Christian.” – A Humble Christian Heart
Carol Wimmer's poem takes us into the heart of a humble Christian woman and serves as a reminder that we are all a work in progress.
Christian Counselling Course Graduate Testimonial – Jodi Grant
aifc graduate Jodi Grant answered a few questions about herself and about her experience studying at aifc. We also got to learn her plans for the future.
When Young Teens Act Like They Hate Their Parents
As kids grow up towards independence they’re likely to act as if they hate their parents. According to Carl E Pickhardt Ph.D., young teens go through a stage where they detach from their parents which can be a difficult time for the family. This striving towards independence can lead to negative behaviour. Developmental Dislike Of…
Students Spiritually Supported & Covered In Prayer
Prayer is central to the Christian faith. At aifc we spiritually support our students by covering them in prayer during their learning journey with us.
5 Ways To Nurture Connection with your Spouse
Relationships require intentional demonstrations of love for creating a strong connection from the quality time spent together as a couple.
5 Key Areas of Life To Keep Balanced
There are 5 key areas in our lives we can aim at keeping balanced to really help us regain a sense of good health and wellbeing.
Tips for Staying Focused At Work
The best thing we can do for ourselves is to become organised for maintaining a focused and productive work life.
How Some Relationships Grow Cold
Find out how relationships can grow cold and how counselling support can help.
Dare To Dream Despite Your Bipolar Disorder
Nichole Howson shares about juggling her business, ministry and the Defying Shadows website despite her bipolar disorder in the hope of encouraging others.
