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FORUMS: Teen son can't make friends - can't seem to "win a trick"

Hi I have never done this before. My son, who is a short 15 year old, is a really lovely boy. The sort of kids most grown ups really like. He is the kid adults ask to babysit. But he is… More

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FORUMS: Feeling Stressed?

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BLOGS: Grief is Grief - Surely?

My friend has had her horse for over 25 years. It has been her daily companion, her best friend, and has influenced where she lives.  He is dying, and needs to be put down. She is devestated, and the… More

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BLOGS: Message in a movie...

Welcome to my very first blog!  I have never blogged before so I'm still learning how it works.  So here goes... I wanted to share with you a film I saw a few month's ago called "Yes Man" starring… More

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FORUMS: Where have you found help in your state?

Need Help? why dont you go to our specialized forum.

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COUNSELLOR CORNER

Medibank Private Rebate - Now Available for Counselling

Great news, if you are a Medibank Private member with Package Bonus entitlements then you are now able to claim a rebate when you see a Counsellor.  So far only ACA members, such as myself & all… More

Stop Argueing and Start communicating

Arguements are one of those issues that often come up in relationships, let me put it out there straight away, theres nothing wrong with your relationship if you argue. What does that mean? This… More

THE THINKING TRAP OF RIGHT AND WRONG

"Expecting life to treat you well because you are a good person is like expecting a bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian!"        - Shari R… More

DESPERATION

No matter who we are at one stage in our lives we feel the pain of desperation. It can be caused by any and many situations that we find ourselves in, and results in a negative self talk that tells… More

RESPECT

When we talk about relationships we often hear about love, romance,being soul mates,trust and many other things. All of these are important in there own right, but we often forget about respect. Its… More

Feeding a Painful Wolf or a Compassionate Heart

What I love about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is the seeming endless thought provoking metaphors that are an integral inclusion in the ACT books.  Here is one of my favourites taken from "The… More

What can Easter teach us about relationships

Easter can be a great time of joy and reflection, as well as time for families, get togethers, rest and leisure. If we look at the biblical story of easter we read of Jesus dying on the cross and… More

Relationships and depression

Its hard enough trying to keep a relationship going without throwing in to the mix one or both partners suffering from anxiety , stress ,or depression. This type of issue is always difficult to… More

The best Investment

With the type of money people are making these days it seems that they are always looking for that next investment , the new car , a lovely expensive home and all the things that go with it. This is… More

ARE YOU IN A CARING ROLE?

A caring role is one of highs and lows.  It can bring much joy and reward and at the same time present challenges never imagined.  I'd like to extend the hand of friendly support to other… More

New Year, so what?

Yep its another new year and some of us have made new years resolutions or promises to ourselves that will change our lives in a new or dramatic way. Some of us will stop smoking , lose weight , get… More

Christmas Relationships

Christmas can bring a lot of happiness and joy to couples and families as they enjoy this festive and giving season. It can also be a great cause of tension and anxiety , as family difficulties and… More

Smitten

There's a word that doesn't come up very often " Smitten ", we remember it from our younger loves when we were so into someone that nothing else mattered. As we get older we feel that its not quite… More

Your Life Is A Sacred Journey

“Your life is a sacred journey.  And it is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation, continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your learning soul, learning… More

Fly in Fly out Relationships

The Fly in Fly out work phenomenon is up and going big time in this country. Many companies use this format of employment to save money on building infrastruture and accomadation for families at the… More

Set Yourself Free - Shirley Smith

Hi, there is a great book I recommend to some of my clients who are co-dependents or who are having problems letting go of someone or something.  It's called Set Yourself Free, by Shirley Smith. … More

ONLINE PARENTING COURSES - JOIN NOW

Aimee Edworthy is excited to bring to you an Online Parenting Course! Designed to offer Parents quality information that is highly practical and useful, providing techniques that have been proven to… More

What is Parenting?

What is Parenting? Parenting can be Rewarding, Fun and Fulfilling yet does not come with a manual and can be frustrating and at times we can feel we are at breaking point!  Parenting is to raise a… More

New Online Dream Group - Join Now!

Explore, illuminate and process your dreams in a confidential, anonymous non-confronting online Private Dream Room with other dreamers, and Holistic Counsellor & Group Facilitator Tabby Dougall. … More

Parent Counselling, Parent Course, Parent Support Group

Sometimes we need assistance in learning how to be the best parents we can possibly be, learning how to deal with those challenges whether that be a defiant child, one who will not go to bed, the… More

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Philip Armstrong

Philip Armstrong, a PhD candidate, has a graduate degree in Counselling from University of New England (NSW), a Diploma of… More

Rob Martin

I am a 38 year old man with 4 fantastic children. I have a passion to help others get through the struggles life may throw… More

Steve Andrews

Steve Andrews of Busselton Western Australia, along with his wife Jennifer, is a small business owner, a father of five… More

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Bunbury website reaches out

Bunbury website reaches out KAITLYN OFFER 15/04/2009 9:50:00 AM   A NATION-WIDE website to help people battling depression and other life challenges will be launched from a Bunbury home this… More

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Govt to build national broadband network

Govt to build national broadband network 10:15 AEST Tue Apr 7 2009   The PM announced the government will create its own firm to build the national broadband network. … More

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