Dean’s Mum called me saying that he had used the “S” word… “SUICIDE”. He wasn’t in a good place. “Can I bring him into your counselling practice?” Mum walked in first...
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This mistake will guarantee you make bad decisions….
Most of us want to make wise decisions with no regrets. However, there’s one common trap that many of us fall into. Let me first explain with a little story: When I was first out of school, I had a job where the manager was...
What to do when your emotional tank is empty
Super busy. Flat out. Too much to do, not enough time to do it. That’s how so many of us feel. Research has shown that 80% of people report to feeling exhausted at least once each week. “Exhausted”...
What Game of Thrones teaches about ourselves
There’s no major spoilers in this article In real life, people are inconsistent, just like the characters in GoT I am often kind, caring and loving; but at other times selfish, short-tempered and irritable. So am I a goodie...
A midnight scare with a hooded teen changed me
My initial feelings were fear and anger This young guy simply needed someone to talk to You never know what people are going through I was coming home late from a leadership meeting where we had been discussing the needs of...
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This mistake will guarantee you make bad decisions….
Most of us want to make wise decisions with no regrets. However, there’s one common trap that many of us fall into. Let me first explain with a little story: When I was first out of school, I had a job where the manager was...
Don’t let this mistake cost you your relationship…
For 10 years, Sue thought her husband didn’t love her. To be fair, he was not affectionate...
The 10pm rule
In the first year of our marriage, we had a number of arguments that turned into full blown fights...
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The 101 on Fortnite and what parents should know
Our team work with thousands of teenagers every year. Fads and trends come and go, from Pokemon Go to the all-conquering Snapchat – and Fortnite is as big as they come. So should we be worried about Fortnite? Is it...
A midnight scare with a hooded teen changed me
My initial feelings were fear and anger This young guy simply needed someone to talk to You never know what people are going through I was coming home late from a leadership meeting where we had been discussing the needs of...
How to move your good intentions to regular rituals
I’m wondering if you have many personal or family rituals? These might be weekly, monthly or annual rituals that you prioritise above everything else. Some friends of ours have the Friday night pizza + movie night as a...