With frequent talk of “work-life-balance” encouraging more personal time to improve mental health, it is easy to forget the ‘work’ part of the equation. Mental health does not completely shift according to each context or setting we step into. Rather, mental health is fluid, with effects from one setting flowing through and impacting all others. With the average full-time employee spending … Read More
Support for Parents of Teens
Parenting a teenager is hard work and can be overwhelmingly frustrating. Long-gone is that sweet child you knew. Now, between the eye-rolls, resistance, and mood swings, it can seem like you and your teen are fighting a never-ending war. Rest assured, you are not alone. More importantly, support is available if you need it. Why do teenagers rebel against their … Read More
How do you Know if Someone has High-Functioning Depression?
Depression. For most people, images of endless weeping in the corner of a dark room following a major tragedy spring to mind. In reality, depression can look very different across each person experiencing it. Let’s say you have a work friend who confides in you they’re struggling and think they may be depressed while somehow still smashing their KPI’s, organising … Read More
Loneliness vs Solitude – How looking inward can bring out our best
In the summer of 1956, a young lawyer was led, handcuffed, into a tiny jail cell devoid of bedding or plumbing. His communication with the outside world was restricted to writing and receiving one letter every six months. He was permitted to receive a single visitor for half an hour, once per year. It would be another 27 years before … Read More
Infographic – How to keep your home happy in lockdown
Now that the initial panic of the pandemic has passed and we’re adjusting to working from home, the biggest challenge for many is maintaining the mental health and wellbeing of our families. This is a practical guide we’ve put together to help parents navigate the challenges of self-isolation with our family members throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
Infographic – How to adapt to COVID-19
Emotions are high and it’s easy to worry yourself sick. The world has temporarily changed and so we must adjust. The better we adjust, the more resilient we will be. With all the change, unknowns, and heightened threat level; staying cool, calm, and collected is vital for the mental health of ourselves, our family members and our colleagues. If you’re … Read More
Workplace Narcissism and its Effects on the Workplace
Workplace Narcissism and The Effects On The Workplace Being in any kind of workplace can be both a fun and a dreadful experience. Fun, in a sense that everything can be thrilling and exciting. This is especially when you know you’re going to interact with a ton of clients and different workmates in your department. It can be dreadful … Read More
Assertiveness Vs Aggression: Characteristics Of When Assertiveness Become Aggression
Assertiveness Vs Aggression: Characteristics Of When Assertiveness Become Aggression As leading EAP (Employment Assistance Program) specialists, we commonly face questions about assertiveness vs aggression in the workplace. Confidence and self-esteem are two (2) integral components of our growth, and it’s important we develop these early on in order for us to be able to pursue our respective passions and interests … Read More
Child Behaviours and The Demands Of Society On Young Minds
Child Behaviours and The Demands Of Society On Young Minds One could say everyone looks at children and see them as gifts and blessings to the world. After all, who wouldn’t be captivated by a toddler curious on how the world works, or young students just learning to tap into their talents and learn how they can contribute to the … Read More