HOW SHOULD A COUNSELOR DRESS
Some people might consider this unnecessary, but the fact remains that your dress sense creates the first impression for your clients. People can easily judge you by what you wear without getting to know who you truly are. Imagine a busty marriage counselor whose boobs are not properly covered, no woman will be comfortable leaving […]
THE CONCEPT OF GRIEF WORK
While it is true that people require “air, food, water, clothing, and shelter,” in order to survive, we must also add “relationships” to this list because it is a rare person who is able to thrive in the absence of intimate relationships with other people, places, and things. Grief is the process and emotions that […]
NORMAL TEENAGE BEHAVIOR VS EARLY SIGNS OF MENTAL ILLNESS
It is not uncommon for parents to wonder whether their child is acting like a normal teenager or behaving differently due to mental illness, drug use or behavioural difficulties. Normal teenagers are often moody due to hormonal and physical changes that happen during puberty. However, when mental illness is involved, it may be difficult to […]
HAVEN’T HEARD ABOUT IT? OXYTOCIN
Haven’t Heard About It? … Oxytocin, otherwise known as the love hormone, is released by the pituitary gland and is responsible for human behaviors associated with relationships and bonding. It is most commonly used to help mothers produce contractions in labor and control bleeding. Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone that is made in the […]
UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION
Addiction is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence. People with addiction (severe substance use disorder) have an intense focus on using a certain substance(s), such as alcohol or drugs, to the point that it takes over their life. They keep using alcohol or a drug […]
WAKE UP AND LIVE YOUR DREAM!
I’ve always known i have passion for helping people. When i was in the university, my friends are always waiting for me to help settle their disagreements, Tolu is always like a peacemaker, who will help friends and couples to sort their differences. Unfortunately i didn’t realise the ability i have on time, instead of […]
