Stress and Anxiety
STRESS AND ANXIETY Anxiety vs. Fear Fear and anxiety are natural/normal emotions that help us to survive and cope with difficult, challenging and/or dangerous situations. See the attached URL with some additional facts about anxiety, as well as the short clip on the...
MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS
Our emotions can play an important role in how we think and behave. There are no good or bad emotions however sometimes your emotions may seem overwhelming and may lead you to act in ways that are self-destructive and not in your best interests. For instance,...
Emotions
What are emotions? Emotions are subjective states of feeling in response to internal or external stimuli that result in physical and psychological changes that influence our thoughts and behaviour. Emotions are often intertwined with mood, temperament, personality,...
ATTACHMENT: Foundations of developing a secure attachment relationship with our children
The parent child attachment relationship is seen to be one the most important predictors of later development. It has also been linked to ‘individual differences in many characteristics, such as cognition, behaviour, social skills, emotional responses and personality’...
Bullying and what it does to our Kids
https://mastersinpsychologyguide.com/articles/psychological-effects-bullying-kids-teens
Mindfulness – Observing
https://www.facebook.com/MindOnHealthPsychologists/posts/1127716890649325
The 10 rules of dealing with an angry child
https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/angry-child-outbursts-the-10-rules-of-dealing-with-an-angry-child/
Simple phrases and ideas for diffusing tough situations with your child
Divorce and Kids
mind on health psychologists https://www.heysigmund.com/divorce-and-kids/
Substance Use
Substance use refers to when an individual uses alcohol and/or other drugs such as depressants, hallucinogens, or stimulants. Some people are able to use alcohol and/or other drugs without experiencing negative consequences or addiction. However, for many other people...
Some great tips for helping your child cope with strong feelings & teaching them not to hit
https://www.facebook.com/pinky.mckay.fanpage/posts/10154101922953153
The power of mindfulness & living in the moment
https://Some great tips for helping your child cope with strong feelings & teaching them not to hit