Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder
When we think about Bipolar Disorder we tend to think of it as one type of mental illness when in fact there are a few variations. Bipolar disorders (manic-depressive disorders) are classified as a ‘chronic mental health condition’ characterised by periods of low mood such as depression as well as periods of mania, or extreme…
How I Found God To Be A Mother To The Motherless
In ‘ ‘How I Found God To Be A Mother To The Motherless‘ Amy Simpson describes how she lost her mother to schizophrenia when she was only 14 years old and how in the journey to follow, she discovered that God is also a mother to the motherless. When I was 14, I lost my mother.…
aifc Focus of Prayer – aifc Students & Relationships
“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10 NIVUK aifc value – People & relationships Healthy relationships are foundational for every aspect of life. Valuing people is intertwined into the fabric of our learning communities and is modeled through our broader partnerships. Good morning aifc family, I hope you’re…
Cultivating A Sense Of Community With The Neighbours
Having a good relationship with our neighbours is great for many reasons. Sadly in many neighbourhoods people keep to themselves. Reaching out to the neighbours and making connections is just as easy as inviting them over to a barbecue or having a street party. This opens the door to having spiritual connections and relationships with…
Our Communities Rely On The Strength Of The Family
The strength of the family plays a vital role as the building blocks for the community producing a safer, healthier and more secure environment to live in.
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…
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…
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…
Cannabis / Marijuana Dependence and Withdrawal
Research has shown that people going through Cannabis withdrawal may experience physical and psychological symptoms after attempting to stop their prolonged marijuana use. Since the early 1960’s until recent times, cannabis was thought of as mild and non-addictive recreational drug in comparison with other ‘heavier’ drugs. In the DSM-5 the APA has officially recognised that…
Dr. Gary Smalley
World Renowned marriage and relationship expert and public speaker Gary Smalley who authored award winning and best-selling books on family relationships and marriage from a Christian perspective, has gone to meet our Heavenly Father on March 6 2016, aged 75. He was married 52 years to Norma and had three children, Kari, Greg and Michael.…
