Family & Parenting
Articles on the relationships that shape us, from parenting pressures and children’s wellbeing to sibling bonds, estrangement and family conflict. Understand what’s happening in your family and how family therapy can help everyone feel heard.
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Social Media, Screen Time and Your Child: What You Need to Know about Phone Use as a Parent and How Family Counselling Can Help
If you are a parent concerned about your child’s screen time, phone or tablet use, social media, concentration levels, or emotional wellbeing, you are not alone. Many families are seeking…
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Parenthood and Mental Health – An Interview with Couples Therapist Carlene Harvey
Parenting is often idealised as a journey of pure joy and fulfilment, yet the reality is far more nuanced. Parenthood can be a transformative experience, marked by challenges that test…
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The Often-Overlooked Bond Between Adult Siblings
When considering lasting connections, we often celebrate and admire enduring relationships between romantic partners and lifelong friends. We may think of how lucky couples are on their golden anniversaries, or…
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Children’s Mental Health and Family Relationships
Family relationships are influential in shaping children's mental health and future. The bonds, dynamics, and dialogues within the family unit hold the power to imprint a child's identity, sense of…
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Family Estrangement – A Path to Healing
Family estrangement can be incredibly difficult to navigate. Whether this has been initiated by yourself or your family, cutting ties with your family of origin is never a decision taken…
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The Benefits Of Family Therapy For Children
What are the benefits of family therapy for children? Family therapy is a type of counselling that involves the whole family, not just one individual. The focus of family therapy…
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What is Systemic Family Psychotherapy?
Systemic Family Psychotherapy: Does your family need help? When one family member struggles with stress, mental health, addiction, or problematic emotional reactions, the whole system (family) has an impact and…
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