Access to literacy support will help reduce barriers for survivors
https://www.abuseincare.org.nz/news/survivors-with-low-literacy-skills-can-now-access-support-to-share-their-experiences-of-abuse-with-t/ NZ Howard League Chief Executive Mike Williams said NZ Howard League is proud to support people in prison who wish to make submissions to…
Corrections (School Notification of Sex Offenders) Amendment Bill
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/bill/member/2020/0313/14.0/whole.html#LMS378655 Currently, the Department of Corrections is placing some sex offenders in a community without informing the local school or schools. This bill seeks to…
Anxiety : School Phobia
https://www.drugs.com/cg/school-phobia.html School phobia (fo-b-uh) is when your child is very nervous and refuses to go to school. It is also called school avoidance (uh-voy-dunts). A…
Trauma-Related Sleep Disorders
https://www.sleephelp.org/ptsd-and-sleep Nightmares and flashbacks are very common in PTSD sufferers. Nightmares can cause frequent arousals, which reduce sleep quality. They can also make it more…
MSD Standard: The organisation promotes client-centred practice
The organisation involves its clients and stakeholders in planning, implementation, and evaluation at all levels of the service to ensure services are current and responsive….
Creating a safe space for a client
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/202005/10-common-myths-about-therapy Trained clinicians know that the arrangement and distance between them and the client are critical for a safe and workable therapeutic alliance. Psychological or…
Myth 1. People who seek psychotherapy are weak, mentally ill, or crazy.
Untrue. Nowadays if you seek treatment, it’s often viewed as a sign of resourcefulness. The average therapy client struggles with many of the same problems…
How to Spot the Hidden Signs Someone Is Gaslighting
Learn the hidden signs someone is gaslighting. “That never happened.” “You’re too sensitive.” “You’re overreacting.” “It was just a joke.” Gaslighting. It’s a term you’ve…
Breaking the cycle of anxiety and avoidant behaviours
Negotiating boundaries – counselling helps you learn to negotiate your boundaries with people so that you can look after your own interests and stand up for…
Brené Brown on Blame
You are probably a bit of a blamer – most of us are. But why should we give it up? In this witty sequel to…