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Discipline with Love

Discipline People usually associate “punishment” with the word discipline and generally define discipline as a reward and punishment system. However, punishment only serves to Lower self-esteem, Creates strain in the relationship and Is rarely effective in eliminating the distressing behaviour. It can be a more serious threat to another person’s wellbeing than the target behaviour. … Continue reading Discipline with Love

The Protective Behaviours of Bullying and Passivity

Bullying and Passivity. Projection and Introjection.    The defensive or protective behaviour of bullying or acting out behaviour is usually “tackled” as soon as it is noticed as it causes disruption. The child who bullies is projecting how he feels about himself onto another child. He blames others for what happens in his life. The … Continue reading The Protective Behaviours of Bullying and Passivity

Family Separation and Co-Creative Parenting

  Family Separation and Co-Creative Parenting. Separation can be a very stressful and traumatic time for parents and children alike but it need not be so. In my practice I offer a holistic approach supporting families through this challenging time by informing parents of the importance of their own psycho-social-emotional well being as well as that … Continue reading Family Separation and Co-Creative Parenting

For Parents……ALL ABOUT CHILDREN

From Tots to Teens Being a parent today is more challenging than ever.  At times the task seems overwhelming.  At others it provides great fulfilment and joy.  It is always unpredictable; the challenges are forever changing and much of what we might have learned from our own parents seems quite irrelevant. Parenting is a profession … Continue reading For Parents……ALL ABOUT CHILDREN