Things are whatever you say they are
Albert Ellis personality therapy of Cognitive theory states that, what causes us distress as human is not necessarily what happened to us but our belief about what happened to us. Unfortunately belief is deeper than opinion about situation, it’s a form of shoulds, oughts and musts that have been instilled in us over the years […]
LEADING THE CAMPAIGN FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN AFRICA
This journey in the field of mental health began with a magazine on relationships and marriage, where people usually send their challenges after going through the articles. Then the advocacy for right thinking and better parenting through meetings and speaking engagements in local communities. Being privy to the plight of the people and sourcing for the […]
FACTORS AND BARRIERS THAT INFLUENCE CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Several factors and the interactions between them influence career development. Others may be barriers to it. Let’s look at several of them: Personal Characteristics: Personality type, upbringing, and work-related values make people who they are. These personal characteristics play a significant role in career development since they influence which occupations people find satisfying, as well as the […]
CAUSES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Work is still being done to determine the direct causes of substance abuse and mental health issues. While there is still much to be discovered, it is known that a number of factors play into the development of these disorders, and many of these factors are similar across both mental health and substance abuse issues. […]
PREVENTIVE MEASURE FOR CURTAILING ANGER
Focus on the physical sensations of anger. While it may seem counterintuitive, tuning into the way your body feels when you’re angry often lessens the emotional intensity of your anger. Take some deep breaths. Deep, slow breathing helps counteract rising tension. The key is to breathe deeply from the abdomen, getting as […]
COUNSELLING SYSTEM PROGRESS REPORT
INTRODUCTION: It is interesting how there are a whole bunch of people in our society who claim to be counsellors, but in actual fact, are far from it. From parents to teachers, clerics, bosses at work, Doctors and nurses and indeed anyone who occupies a position of influence have at one time or the other […]
Gender Issue In Counseling
As explained by Basow (1986), gender roles are behaviors, expectations, and roles defined by society as masculine or feminine, which are embodied in the behavior of the individual. It refers to the set of attitudes and behaviors socially expected of the members of a particular gender (Philpot, 2000). It is often referred to as societal […]
FAMILY ROLES IN FAMILY SYSTEM
People take on different roles or functions within the family system. These roles may be the result of family dynamics. The way that people behave and interact in their roles may not be a result of conscious choice. Some of the more common roles that people take on in a family include:1. The Scapegoat: The […]
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF PROSTITUTION
THE DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY
