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Disney Dads… What Are They?
‘Disney Dads’ is a term not everybody would have heard of. But, if you’re a separated or divorced mum, it’s likely that you know one or deal with one regularly. The legal definition of a ‘Disney Dad’ is “a noncustodial parent who indulges his or her child with gifts...
5 Instant Ways To Feel Happier Today
No doubt about it, everyone wants to feel happier! Everyone wants to get off the stress express and EVERYONE wants better mental health. But how? What’s the quick fix you ask? Sorry, but true, long lasting happiness takes work. It takes commitment and it takes...
7 Tips For Living With Motherhood Induced Anxiety
When it comes to anxiety in women there is NOTHING quite like becoming a mother to bring it on or, to make it worse. Motherhood is tough! This article focuses on 'mothers’ but essentially the content will help any female in a long term caring role. If you identify as...
Manipulation Tactics Narcissists Use To Destabilise You
There’s no doubt about it… the term ‘Narcissist’ is thrown around freely these days. It feels like every second person has dated one, married one, worked with one or lived with one. Narcissists seem to be everywhere. Whilst people can be diagnosed with Narcissistic...
10 Things I’ve Learnt As A Single Mum
Becoming a single mum has been one of the most defining moments of my life to date. The day it happened was like rebirth. It was as if my life was mine to start all over again… It’s been an interesting journey for me so far and so much has happened over the years....
6 Tips For Living Well With Chronic Health Conditions
If you are living with a chronic health condition, this one’s for you. It’s tough, I see you and I hear you. Your challenges are real and your feelings matter. It's likely reassuring to know you are not alone because… …in 2018, a national health survey indicated that...
The Cycle Of Violence… What Is It?
When it comes to domestic and family violence people often ask “Why didn’t she just leave?” To anyone who has never experienced an abusive relationship, this question seems harmless and rather innocuous but to those who live in (or who have lived in) the cycle of...
5 Ways To Overhaul Your Mental Health TODAY
Mental health is a hot topic these days. It feels like everyone is talking about it. But talking isn’t enough. If we want to overhaul our mental health… we need to DO! As a mental health worker I am often expected to wave a magic wand and fix everyone’s problems....
How pursuing a passion helps with healing from trauma
When it comes to healing from trauma, people often say “time heals everything” but this is simply not true. Time itself doesn’t heal anything, it’s what you DO with that time that will determine your mental and emotional outcomes post trauma. This theory has probably...
Telling the kids you’re separating… what to consider
Telling the kids you’re separating is one of the most gut wrenching moments of a parent’s life. Easily and by far. But, with a bit of forethought, some well-planned timing and a few deep breaths you WILL be able to do it. The key is to take things slowly and go in...
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