7 Ways to Reduce the Stress of Grieving

One of life’s most challenging tasks is dealing with the death of a loved one. Whether the loss is a sudden event or one that is anticipated for some time, the feelings of sadness and grief can be overwhelming. There is no one right way to grieve nor is there a...

Anxiety and Bullying

What is bullying?Bullying is a repeated act that can be physically, verbally or socially aggressive and is intended to cause harm. Types of Bullying:a. Physical• Hitting, • Pushing,• Kicking,• Taking others personal belongings.b. Verbal• Threats, • Putdowns •...

The Impact of Job Loss on Families

Losing a job certainly takes a toll on the person who lost the job. However, when a parent looses a job, everyone in the family is significantly affected.One of the more obvious changes for families is the reduced income. When a parent looses a job, lifestyle changes...

Childhood Sexual Abuse

Childhood sexual abuse is a commonly occurring negative life event.  One in four girls and one in six boys experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18.  Many time children don’t tell their parents that they are being sexually...

The Stress of Job Loss and Stages of Grief

Our jobs not only give us a way to earn a living, but they also define part of who we are and how others see us. When meeting someone for the first time, a typical question is “What do you do?” Our jobs are valuable. They provide: status, an entity that...