The Importance Of Counselling For Your Overall Mental Health According to the World Health Organization or WHO, mental health is the state of well being where a person recognizes his or her potential. The person can work fruitfully, contribute to the community and be able to handle and cope with the stress life may bring. … Read more
Death is an inevitable part of life, yet the gift of a being’s life seems to bring us so much joy that we forget mortality as a fact. This is a good thing as the love, appreciation and sense of connection we experience with a significant other is what contributes to giving our life a sense … Read more
Vision Counselling and Psychology provides child counselling from our Rockingham office. Counselling for children and parents is available. Our counsellor can assist with a range of issues including – Behavioural issues and management for children 0-12 years Understanding your teenager Most parenting concerns Understanding child development (ages & stages) Toilet training Fussy eaters Sleeping issues … Read more
Caring for someone with dementia can be both physically and emotionally challenging. Dementia can influence a person’s behaviour including wandering, depression, anxiety or agitated states, aggression, hallucinations and false ideas, and loss of inhibition. Undoubtedly, it is a big responsibility and may affect your lifestyle choices. This may lead you to feel stressed and anxious. … Read more
Many seniors may be affected by age-related memory problems and Alzheimer’s Disease. Seniors may be ashamed or frightened of their memory problems and believe that they are an inevitable part of aging. However, the assumption that old age and memory problems go hand-in-hand is inaccurate. Many memory problems are not inevitable and are not part … Read more
Premarital counselling is available for couples at Vision Counselling and Psychology in Perth, WA. Our Premarital Counselling Program provides couples with the opportunity to explore and discuss a broad range of relationship topics, in a safe environment with a qualified counsellor. The Premarital Counselling Program encourages open communication and will help you to identify and design … Read more
Premarital counselling and education have a well researched and documented role in improving the duration and health of a marriage – many studies show that it can reduce the chances of divorce from 50% to nearly 20%. Regardless of these statistics some people fail to see its benefits and are resistant to attending with their … Read more
Making the decision to move an older loved one into a residential assisted care facility can be a stressful time for all involved. The decision may be a straight forward one for some, with the person who will be the resident being involved in the choosing of the facility. However, for others there may be … Read more
Are you checking your phone compulsively? Do you feel uncomfortable when you are unable to check it? You may be addicted to your smart phone. Are you actually addicted to your phone? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. A study of 1,600 managers and professionals found: 70% said they check their smartphone within an hour of … Read more
When you work as a carer, you develop a special bond with the individual/s you care for. This bond is different than that of a family members or friends, and when carers grief and loss occurs, the grieving process can be quite different. Unlike other experiences of loss, the losses associated with a caring role may … Read more
