Professional Articles
You will find here a number of articles from various places about topics including mental health, personal wellbeing, young people, parenting, men, counselling, and more. It’s a broad mix that will continue to grow.
Supervision intro
A brief account of some ideas and understandings that underpin Nigel’s approach to offering clinical supervision.
Parenting
Teaching Fairness to your Kids
This short article comes from a parent’s blog with a great graphic that illustrates the difference between “Equal” and “Fair”.
Helpful Sites: There are many helpful sites for advice and information on teenage issues.
General: http://www.headspace.org.nz , http://www.urge.co.nz
Help for Parents: http://www.ParentsInc.org.nz
Parents can also contact Youthline at 376 6633 or via mail parenttalk@youthline.co.nz
Drugs: http://www.fade.org.nz
Depression: http://www.thelowdown.co.nz
Grief: http://www.skylight.org.nz/young-people/video-clips-of-kiwi-youth-talking-about-tough-times.aspx
Personal Wellbeing
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Why We Cry
An interesting article that challenges the idea that catharsis (emotional release) is needed. Instead the authors suggest crying is the body’s response to a sudden shift in energy (from tension, fear or other heightened state to calm, safety or relaxation).
Depression
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