Suicide is something we hear about thanks to the recent openness which started some years ago. Talking about it has been and is a challenge as previously we did not consider it something we could be up front about due to the associated stigma. This stigma which is still hanging on for some has its […]
As social beings, we are hard wired to connect and most of us feel the need for rewarding social contact and relationships. Loneliness is the feeling we get when our need for this type of contact is not met. Loneliness of course is not the same as being alone. We may choose to be alone […]
At SouthWest Counselling Centre we are meeting more and more elderly people who are feeling isolated and alone. What strikes me is that whilst there is a lot of emphasis on help and support for younger people there is less awareness of the availability of supports for older people. As we all know, life is […]
The New Year brings with it new expectations and experiences for everyone. It can be a time of excitement and fresh starts and yet feel one of the most difficult times also. Many people report feeling down, a little fatigued and more hopeless. There can be a sense of deflation after all the festivities of […]
Emerging Adulthood is known as the period of time between the age of 18 years and 28 years of age approximately. Unfortunately little attention is given to this period in an individual’s life which is a pity because it can be quite a daunting, challenging and fearful time. They may or may not just be […]
KERRY LIFELINE September 10th was World Suicide Prevention Day. In order to combat suicide we must connect at various levels. At Kerry LifeLine we strongly believe that we can all work together towards being better connected. Through sharing information, expertise and time, we can do a great deal to help those who are feeling vulnerable […]
The transition from primary to secondary school can be a difficult one for many children. The change from being the most senior student to suddenly becoming a junior again may bring many challenges for your child. They are leaving behind a familiar world and entering a whole new domain with new teachers, subjects, classrooms, class […]
Results Day is about to arrive and you may be feeling fairly stressed leading up to results day. This is completely normal and in fact a little bit of stress can actually help you to get motivated for dealing with dilemmas and pressure. Lots of students feel stressed around results time for many reasons, including: Feeling […]
We now know that young people are first viewing pornography as early as 11 years of age and exposure to this material at a young age can be a confusing and disturbing experience for a child. We also know from research that parents, when given the skills, are the best people to impart sex education […]
EXAM STRESS Last week we discussed that the most important thing to remember is that a relaxed body and mind is better equipped to deal with stresses and tensions. So looking after your mind and body at this time will help you to cope better with exam pressures. Now let’s […]
