“It is better to intervene than remediate” Preventing stress is the best remedy to reduce the effects of stress in daily life, and its potential (and negative) consequences. There are three broad areas which comprise many strategies of stress prevention, particularly in the workplace. Such areas involve making decisions, avoiding procrastination ... Read More
Category: Family Therapy Author: Karen Booth This case history details a significant time in the life of the Smith-Curtis* family. This family did not come to counselling voluntarily, but were referred by the Department of Families after substantiated allegations of abuse and neglect of their two children. The counselling agency, (a non-government service ... Read More
I never thought I'd be writing my own success story, just like the one's I read at the beginning of my studies. About halfway through the Diploma we were living on a remote island and experienced a traumatic house fire that destroyed ninety percent of ... Read More
How do we cope with stress? There are literally thousands of books, articles and websites that cover stress and stress management. However, the ancient and natural ways are probably still the best ways towards peace and serenity. The old adage, ‘prevention is better than cure’ is certainly true for stress ... Read More
Source: CounsellorJOBS.com.au 15th - 16th of March 2007. Melbourne, Victoria The 10th Case Management Society of Australia National Conference will be held at The Sofitel Hotel in Melbourne. Call for Abstracts open now, submissions accepted until 29 September 2006. For information email cmsa@cmsa.org.au or visit website www.cmsa.org.au.