Should Social Media Carry a Trigger Warning?
Should social media carry trigger warnings? Many TV shows now carry ‘trigger warnings’ at the beginning of an episode to warn viewers...
If Relationships Were a Dance. Oh, perhaps they are....
“I don't want to hide. I want to slow dance with you again. I want to dance with you forever.” ― Sarah Black, Border Roads Why is it we...
A little story about anxiety, social control, the media, and social media.
In a little village, or town or suburb, lived a group of people. The people were good people, going about their daily lives in the best...
Taming the beast - anxiety workshops for teens
A little over 12 weeks ago I responded to a plea on Facebook for a group, or 'something' for teenagers struggling with anxiety. The...
Anxiety Workshops for Teens
A while back there was a plea on Facebook for a group for some sort to help kids with anxiety. Many parents are struggling to find help...
Sometimes.....
artwork ©secretunicorn art Sometimes life is hard and you feel you've made mistakes Forgive yourself. Sometimes you feel you deserve all...
Is social media destroying our children?
iOn a regular basis I have a telephone call – someone close to me is struggling with a friend who feels suicidal. Throughout my career I...
Back to work with a bump!
The end of the summer holidays. The kids going back to school. The welcome return of structure and routine and for some of you, less...
Back to School!
It’s that time of the year again. The long summer holidays (too long?) are drawing to an end and parents are frantically trying to get...
On being a lifeguard
A couple of conversations over the past few weeks has bought to mind a story that I want to share. A long time ago I trained as a...
