31 March, 2023 / by Andrea / Uncategorized
Uncomplicated Grief Grief and loss are part of life and is experienced by most of us at some point in life. People deal with grief in many different ways, and not necessarily going through a predictable group of ‘stages,’ although some do. How people grieve can depend on the circumstances of the loss (e.g., sudden […]
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Grief – Part 1
31 March, 2023 / by Andrea / Uncategorized
Uncomplicated Grief Grief and loss are part of life and is experienced by most of us at some point in life. People deal with grief in many different ways, and not necessarily going through a predictable group of ‘stages,’ although some do. How people grieve can depend on the circumstances of the loss (e.g., sudden […]
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The “All or Nothing” Personality-Style
9 August, 2021 / by Andrea / Uncategorized, “All or Nothing” Personality-Style
To achieve in your chosen field, to be focused and have good organizational skills are valued attributes in our society. Such an approach to life is usually both reinforcing and self-sustaining – it is both a motivator and a reinforcer. But sometimes, the balance can get lost and we focus on the outcomes of a […]
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“All or Nothing” – What Me?
19 May, 2021 / by Andrea / Uncategorized, “All or Nothing” Personality-Style
Firstly, let’s be clear, we are not talking about an illness here. A/N is a personality-style rather than a diagnosis. It is an approach to life that revolves around a highly developed ability to focus and bring about the successful completion of goals and tasks. Such people are usually very busy and it is busyness […]
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HOW WELL DO YOU RESIST STRESS?
14 March, 2021 / by Andrea / Uncategorized
In order to work out how you manage stress try answering the following questions. Beside each question circle the number corresponding to how much time each statement applies to you….. During most of my life, I: Never (circle 1) Sometimes (Circle 2) Mostly (Circle 3) Always (Circle 4) Eat at least 2 […]
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Nightmares and Possible Strategies to Manage them
11 March, 2021 / by Andrea / Uncategorized
Even occasional nightmares can be terrifying for all of us. However, there are a number of things that you can do to deal with nightmares when they do occur. Reassure yourself immediately by turning the lights on. Bring yourself back to the present and familiar. Do this by looking at the familiar things in your […]
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Men’s Health – An oxymoron?
10 March, 2021 / by Andrea / Men's Section, Uncategorized
What we know about men’s approach to health and wellbeing doesn’t always make good reading. Evidence within New Zealand clearly shows that males are much less likely (than females) to have a General Practitioner and, if they do have one, they are much less likely to attend. Then, when they do go, it is more […]
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