Owning Your LGBTQIA+ Identity: Exploring and Embracing Orientation and Expression
If you have been questioning your sexual or romantic orientation, or struggling to accept your identity, you are not alone.
It's not always easy to figure out who you are. There are pressures from all directions to conform and be palatable.
Trauma With a ‘Small t’: Have I Experienced Trauma?
When you hear the word trauma’, you might imagine extreme, life-threatening events—things like war, assault, natural disasters, or major accidents. These events cause what some people call ‘Large T trauma’ or clinical trauma.
If you are reading this blog post, you may be questioning how your experiences of less catastrophic circumstances have caused such distress.
Parenting and Mental Health: Confronting the Challenges of Parenthood
Parenthood can be both rewarding and overwhelming. The mental health of parents plays a crucial role in their well-being and, ultimately, in the emotional and psychological development of their children. It’s vital to ensure your home is supported by addressing mental health challenges as they arise during parenting.
How Mental Health and Social Relationships Shape Each Other
Friendships and partnerships provide a foundation of support, security and solidarity.
They can also help you to explore your own beliefs, and provide an outlet to share your feelings. Whether with family, friends, or partners, the quality of your connections can significantly influence your emotional and psychological well-being. Healthy relationships provide support, reduce stress, and contribute to a sense of belonging and purpose.