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Finances Under Pressure

October 7, 2021 | Mental Health, Wellbeing, Work

Due to COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, many of us may have experienced a reduction in our household income over the last 18 months.  Like a lot of other parts of life, our finances are under pressure, with counsellors telling us they are fielding callers to financial support and related mental health services - many for the first time. The following tips can help us cope and provide important perspective. 

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Where Does my Treasure Lie?

October 21, 2021 | Mental Health, Work

There are many different opinions surrounding wealth. Through this lens of ultimate truth, we explore two key questions that if answered honesty and reflectively, can serve to ground us in uncertain times.

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Christian Counselling Training that Integrates Faith, Skills & Purpose

June 13, 2025 | aifc News, Faith, Our Courses

Do you feel called to help others through life’s challenges, with both faith and practical skill? At aifc, we equip Christians to become qualified counsellors who serve with compassion, wisdom, and professionalism. Whether you’re a pastor, chaplain, teacher, nurse, or exploring a new path, Christian Counselling could be the next step in your journey to…

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7 Ways To Reduce Stress At Work Before Christmas

December 4, 2019 | Faith, Mental Health, Wellbeing

Life can become hectic and stressful in the rush to accomplish all of our tasks at work before Christmas. Here are 7 ways to help reduce stress at work.

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Promoting Good Mental Health In The Workplace

October 3, 2019 | Leadership, Mental Health, Relationships, Wellbeing

Looking after the mental health of our workers is a win-win situation for employers by reducing stress levels & increasing productivity in the work place.

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8 Tips To Get You Back Into A Work Routine

July 15, 2019 | Community, Leadership, Mental Health

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.

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Dare To Dream Despite Your Bipolar Disorder

March 10, 2019 | Leadership, Mental Health

Nichole Howson shares about juggling her business, ministry and the Defying Shadows website despite her bipolar disorder in the hope of encouraging others.

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Why Can’t Women Be Nice?  What Is The Sisterhood?

September 27, 2016 | Community, Relationships

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.…

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Manage Anger To Keep Your Job

August 10, 2015 | Community, Mental Health

We’ve all had days where everything goes wrong, your boss is furious at you over something that’s out of your control, a project goes terribly wrong, you’re being taken for granted, aren’t valued in the workplace or you’re just on work overload without enough hours in the day to finish it all.   Your heart pounds,…

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