Counselling Connection

In April 2009 we published a great interview with Anda Davies in our official newsletter, Institute Inbrief. Anda is an Institute Graduate and current Team Member as an Associate Lecturer for the Bachelor of Counselling. In this interview, Anda gave some insights into our current Bachelor qualification

We have previously talked about preventative measures such as scheduling family meetings, formulating rules and rituals, and how to discipline and communicate with our children and step-children. But what happens when we have done all these things, and problems still occur?  Sometimes the route of all evil can be jealousy. There are many ... Read More

One of the most common reasons for not-so-good step-family relationships is lack of communication. It is important to include the children in family processes such as formulating rules and new rituals. This is a great start! The next thing to do is to encourage communication.  Talking is the best way to strengthen relationships, understand emotions ... Read More

As a step-parent, sooner or later you will be reminded by your step-child that you are not their parent. One very important item to discuss between your partner and yourself is “who disciplines who?” In coming to a decision on discipline it is helpful to look at nuclear families who equally share ... Read More

Journaling is a way of tracking the development of our thoughts and feelings. It enables us to not only record our journey but also to write down our goals and our plans on how to reach those goals. The journal is a very powerful tool which assists us in recording our ... Read More