We all get anxious from time to time and children are no different. In all cases it’s important to help your child understand why they feel anxious and how they can manage it. If your child develops …
Anxiety Does Not Define You
“I can’t cope right now…” “I feel shaky…” “I can’t breath…” “Why is my heart pounding so quickly? “What’s wrong with me? These are just some of the thoughts that go through our mind …
How to Cope with Panic Attacks & Feelings of Anxiety
There are many ways that COVID-19 is affecting us. Although we have all been asked to do – or not to do – similar things, all of our situations have been slightly different in the last few months. And …
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10 ways to self soothe when you feel agitated
There’s a good chance you have felt agitated in the last week. Stress, anxiety – maybe even annoyance at a family member who just keeps getting under your feet! Isolation has amplified our emotions, …
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[BOOK REVIEW] Anxious Kids by Dr Jodi Richardson and Michael Grose
When a child first comes to counselling, their parent or guardian inevitably wants an answer to the question, “What can I do to help my child?” We love this question, because it highlights the …
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World Mental Health Day: Three ways to support someone with mental illness
This article is adapted from the opinion piece ‘Addressing the Whole Person’ written by Jessica Morris for The Salvation Army’s Others magazine. It’s been 15 years since I was diagnosed with …
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