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Stressful Life Events and Suicide

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

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 vulnerable or already dealing with a mental health issue such as depression, they can be the trigger that pushes them to, in their incorrect way of thinking, find a way to stop the pain and follow through on a plan to take their own life. It is their inability to cope with these events that lead to suicide. Events… Read More Here!

Dealing with Empty Nest Syndrome

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Grief, Parenting

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) leaves home. The syndrome arises out of the profound loss of identity and purpose that parents have when they no longer have children to care for. This usually occurs when the last of the kids leave home to move into their own place, get married or go to college, leaving the parents with an ’empty nest’. We are led to believe that this syndrome… Read More Here!

Positive Discipline with Children

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Children, Parenting

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 set limits effectively, without harming your child’s self-esteem. This is done through positive discipline. Psychologists say this is the best approach to use with children when they misbehave and the key is to focus your attention on the behavior and not on the child. Parents also need to distinguish between deliberate behavior and unintentional behavior to know… Read More Here!

Impact of Active Work and Play on your Happiness

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Corporate Care, Stress Management

The right balance between work and play will have a huge impact on the happiness level of professionals. Less satisfaction with work life can spill into home life and affect one's family and social interactions. The opposite is also true. Those who are more satisfied with their work tend to develop more fulfilling family relationships and this often is possible if creativity and a sense of play is found in one's occupation. The right kind of work and play can direct happiness How you look at work determines your level of happiness. Viewing work in a more playful way is… Read More Here!

How to Deal with a Teen who has Compulsive Exercise Disorder

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Body Image, Children, Parenting

Most people agree that regular activity is a good thing for the body. Exercise triggers the release of endorphins in the body. This hormone is responsible for the feeling of well-being that often comes after exercise, sex, or eating chocolate. Called the endorphin rush, this has a number of beneficial effects for the body – such as increasing pleasure and reducing pain. Exercise strengthens the heart and the muscles, gets rid of unwanted weight, lowers the amount of fat in the body, and reduces the risk of disease. All of these contribute to an overall sense of well being. WHAT… Read More Here!