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Oxytocin’s Positive Impact on Relationships

Posted on 17/12/2013 in Couples Counselling, Sexual Issues, Stress Management

As I continue to work with clients and families on the subject of their relationships and sexuality, I have found the impact of Oxytocin on our brains and its effect on relationships highly fascinating. The role Oxytocin is a very important one, especially during the Christmas season; at a time when we start spending more time with family and friends. The Effects of Oxytocin More and more research is being published that indicates Oxytocin increases trust and bonding, thereby playing an important role in maintaining relationships and mood. It has also been found to reduce high levels of stress hormones,… Read More Here!

Sexual Kink and Roughplay De-listed as a Mental Disorder

Posted on 17/09/2013 in Couples Counselling, Sexual Issues

For many of us sex therapists, some of the recent changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5), the manual for diagnosing mental disorders, have been a godsend. This new version includes a more up-to-date distinction between what a paraphilia is versus what a paraphilic disorder is. Although both are mentioned it is the latter, the disorder, which is the one that has the negative consequences. Originally, a paraphilia was defined as an intense or persistent sexual interest in something other than genital stimulation or preparatory foreplay, with a “pheno-typically normal, physically mature, consenting human partner.” These interests can… Read More Here!

Problems With The Dieting Mentality

Posted on 17/09/2013 in Anxiety, Body Image

Pretty much all of us have tried to lose weight. Maybe we are trying to lose just 10 lbs for a wedding or maybe we are trying to lose 100 lbs because our doctor is concerned about diabetes or high blood pressure. The media is saturated with ads to lose weight, while at the same time competing for air time with fast food and pizza commercials. To sum it up: it’s a battle, and sometimes we are winning and sometimes we are losing. But if there was a single diet out there that actually lead to weight loss and maintenance,… Read More Here!

How Do I Find the Right Counsellor For Me?

Posted on 17/09/2013 in Tips for Therapy

Interested in counselling but have no idea where to start or how to find the right therapist? A good place to start is by asking yourself, “What is it I am looking to get out of counselling?”, or “What are my goals for therapy?” If you are struggling with a specific concern a general guideline is to review the areas of specialties and experience for different counsellors/therapists to find someone with experience related to the reason you are seeking outside assistance. Review the background and approach of different therapists and ask yourself if the person seems like they would be… Read More Here!

Building Resilience in Children – Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids

Posted on 16/09/2013 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

What do most parents want for their children? High on their list are happiness, success in school, satisfaction with their lives, and solid friendships. In order to reach these goals, our children need inner strength to deal competently with the many challenges and demands they encounter. We call this capacity to cope and feel competent resilience. Although the word resilience is typically applied to youngsters who have overcome stress and hardship, it is a vital quality for every child. Even children fortunate enough not to face significant adversity or trauma experience the pressures around them and the expectations placed on… Read More Here!

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