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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.
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.
