It can be very difficult when someone you care about is experiencing problems with anger – especially if they sometimes direct their anger towards you, others close to them or themselves. Just because someone seems very angry, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will become violent or abusive. But if this does happen, the most […]

“If parents want to give children a gift the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort and keep learning. That way their children do not have to be slaves of praise. They will have a lifelong way to build and repair their own […]

We looked at resilience as the ability to bounce back after a difficult moment in life. Resilience is a skill that can be learnt, built and strengthened over time. Below are some of the pointers that can help you in building resilience. Connections – Having caring, supportive, valuable relationships is crucial in helping you thrive […]

What differentiates those who thrive from those who survive? Resilient people demonstrate certain characteristics that make them thrive during difficult moments. Below are four elements that are essential to resilience. 1.      Challenge – Resilient people view difficulty as a challenge, not as a paralyzing event. They look at their failures and mistakes as lessons to be […]

Suicide is almost a taboo topic in our community yet when one commits or attempts suicide they get our attention. “She is the girl or man one did not know anything about until she/he commits suicide. People who die of suicide do not want to end their lives they want to end their pain” While […]

Are you a family or friend to someone who is experiencing depression? The support of friends and family can play a very important role in someone recovering from depression. Family and friend support makes one feel less alone or isolated. Here are some tips for you; Be open about depression; Keep an open mind – […]