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Benefits of Couples Counselling

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Couples Counselling

TL;DR: Couples counselling helps partners improve communication, intimacy, and problem-solving, addressing issues like conflict, sex, or parenting. Insight offers diverse therapy approaches to help couples grow individually and together. Perhaps your feeling unhappy, or downright miserable in your relationship. Maybe you feel your relationship has just lost its lustre. Or perhaps you’re feeling generally okay about the stability of your marriage but there is an issue or pattern that you are struggling to overcome. Couples counselling can help you to navigate through these situations and make your relationship stronger and more satisfying.  Or if you’re not in a healthy relationship,… Read More Here!

 

Why Siblings Fight

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Sibling fights are common and can stem from jealousy, changing needs, perceived unequal treatment, individual temperaments, or exposure to role models. Parents should avoid stepping in unless there’s danger, coach children to use words instead of aggression, and guide them toward compromise. Over time, with patience and modeling healthy conflict resolution, sibling disputes often decrease in frequency and intensity. “Ahh, the sweet sound of siblings fighting” said no parent ever! Siblings who argue, tease each other mercilessly, even resort to fighting physically are a cause of major frustration for parents who are constantly acting as referee. Although jealousy is… Read More Here!

 

Stressful Life Events and Suicide

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Stress Management

TL;DR: Suicidal thoughts often follow triggering events like trauma, loss, or failure, especially in people already struggling with depression or identity issues. Warning signs include changes in mood, withdrawal, poor self-care, or talk of suicide. If someone mentions suicide, listen without judgment, show that they matter, and seek immediate professional help or call 911 if they are in danger. TRIGGERING EVENTS There are a number of factors that can lead a person to contemplate suicide. Plans for suicide are often put in motion following intense life-altering events. These events cause great stress in people but if a person is particularly… Read More Here!

 

Dealing with Empty Nest Syndrome

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Grief, Parenting

TL;DR: Empty nest syndrome refers to the sadness or loss parents may feel when their children leave home, often causing grief, nostalgia, or a sense of lost identity. Coping strategies include reconnecting with a partner, focusing on hobbies or career, and maintaining structured communication with children. If feelings of sadness interfere with daily life, professional counseling can provide support and help ease the transition. Although not a clinical diagnosis or disorder, “empty nest syndrome” refers to the general feeling of grief or sadness that is felt by parents or primary caregivers when the object of their care (usually their children)… Read More Here!

 

Positive Discipline with Children

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Children, Parenting

TL;DR: Positive discipline helps parents correct children’s behavior without harming their self-esteem by focusing on actions rather than the child. Reinforcing good behavior with praise or quality time is more effective than harsh punishment, while letting small issues go and redirecting energy supports natural curiosity and growth. Insight’s therapists can guide parents in using these strategies effectively. Most parents don’t enjoy disciplining their child – even though correcting bad behaviour is a necessary part of parenting. Positive discipline is a way of setting limits on children without damaging their self esteem. As a parent, it’s important to know how to… Read More Here!

 

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