Bereavement

This can be such an emotive subject that as individuals and as a society we find the thought of so uncomfortable. Bereavement can be defined as a state of sadness or shock due to the loss of a very meaningful and valued object or person. The main characteristic of bereavement is grief. Grief is the … Continue reading Bereavement →

ADDICTION

An addiction is a compulsive physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance or behaviour. Addictions come in two main forms i.e. substances and behaviours. Addictions to substances include drugs and alcohol, addiction to behaviours include, sex, gambling or other repetitive behaviours that might be problematic for an individual and their family. How an Individual … Continue reading ADDICTION →

EXISTENTIALISM

There seem to be many definitions of existentialism. I prefer to go by the definition that is associated with psychotherapy. Therefore, I see existentialism as a philosophy that is to do with finding self and the meaning or purpose of life through free will, choice and responsibility. Existentialism considers the reality that as humans we … Continue reading EXISTENTIALISM →

Presence vs Presents

In today’s very commercialised world it is really easy as parents to get carried away with giving children presents instead of our valuable presence. It is often the easiest thing when parents are feeling guilty for their absence, for whatever reason to buy a child a present. But can that really compensate for their … Continue reading Presence vs Presents →

Anxiety

Most commonly we think of anxiety as an experience of being worried, or nervous or a feeling of unease about something with an uncertain outcome Anxiety takes. It includes feelings of concern, apprehension fear and many more uncomfortable sensations. Many people will become anxious at one point or another. This can be usually in situations … Continue reading Anxiety →