1300 184 746Making the decision to move an older loved one into a residential assisted care facility can be a stressful time for all involved. The decision may be a straight forward one for some, with the person who will be the resident being involved in the choosing of the facility. However, for others there may be Read more
Families
Articles and information on family problems and family relationship difficulties, family members leaving home at different ages and blended families.
Young Adults Moving out of Home
Leaving home is a big transition for both parents and the young adult leaving, but can be especially so for parents, whose child is leaving the nest. A young adult may leave the home for a number of reasons. They may: Feel it’s the right time to leave home Want to live together with a Read more
Family Relationship Difficulties
Although a family, (in a perfect world) should get along, this is not always the case. Unfortunately, for many and often complex reasons, family disharmony does happen. A family may experience – Communication breakdowns Constant arguing Over involvement OR complete avoidance, and even Physical altercations These are all signs of family relationship breakdowns. Several different Read more
Blended Families
Blending the members of two families together to become a new step family can come with both joys and disappointments. Things often do not go to plan with children, and sometimes the parents themselves resisting the changes needed to become a new, functioning and happy family. Adjusting to the new family structure will take some Read more
