When someone who we are close to experiences the loss of a loved one, it can be difficult to know what to say or how to help. Often people may not say anything at all, fearful that they will say the wrong thing, or they may try to cheer the person up or offer advice on how to cope. Sometimes we resort to clichéd responses, such as “Time heals all wounds.”
Addiction comes in many forms and is not just about alcohol and other drugs. People can become psychologically and/or physiologically dependent on gambling, food, on television, on computer games, on running and much more-the list is endless. What is common to many of these dependencies is disruption of the person’s life and that of their family and friends. Harms include physical and mental damage, emotional disorders including irritability and anger, loss of work and legal problems.
Have you ever had difficulties communicating with co-workers, or felt that your message was not getting across in the workplace? If we have difficulties communicating with others we may lose out on the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with our colleagues and experience a sense of job satisfaction.
If you suffer from Anxiety, you will know that it can be a debilitating and frightening experience. Learning to cope with it when it rears its ugly head is a skill that can take many years to accomplish but learning tips and strategies to ward off anxiety is a key component to managing it.
Life is ultimately about our relationships – at home – friends, family, and children – and at work – colleagues, bosses. Maintaining important relationships requires both time and emotional energy – and, at the end of the day, it may often seem that we don’t have enough of either.
Happy Pride Month from all of us at Qxplore Group! In honour of Pride Month, Springer International Publishing has compiled a number of scholarly articles and book chapters available for free access! Their aim is to increase awareness of major LGBTQIA2 issues, share advancements, and …
Considering Recreational Cannabis Kate Kneisel, B.A. and Robert Kitcher, M.A., RP This is the Extended Version of a Quinte Counselling Services Inc., Employee Assistance Program, Winter 2018 Newsletter article available in hard copy and on the Qxplore Group website at: www.qxplore.com/winter-2018. The Appendices can be …
by Kate Kneisel, B.A. and Robert Kitcher, M.A., RP. This is the Extended Version of a Quinte Counselling Services Inc., Employee Assistance Program, Fall 2017 Newsletter article available in hard copy and on the Qxplore Group website at: www.qxplore.com/fall-2017. The Appendices can be accessed at …
October is Child Abuse Prevention Month – It Takes a Village to Keep Kids Safe! On October 1st, Highland Shores Children’s Aid and The Children’s Foundation in partnership with CASs across the province and the Ontario Association of CASs (OACAS) will launch the 25th …
Ten Tips When Living with Pain and Discomfort by Greg Kerr, M.Sc., D.C. There are many causes of pain. Muscle tissue can be damaged with the wear and tear of daily activities. Trauma to an area (jerking movements, auto accidents, falls, fractures, sprains, dislocations, and …
