Allotting equal time for your career, family, social life, and interests is something that many people can only dream of achieving. It’s even more difficult to attain for working women with children at home. Despite the progress in society, women are still seen as the primary family caregivers, therefore they are expected to run the … Read more
What is resentment in relationships? Resentment in relationships can be described as a mixture of multi layered emotions such as anger, bitterness, disgust, fear, disappointment, and potentially hatred. This can be experienced by one or more partners. When a person perceives to be treated unfairly, feelings of resentment tend to be associated with it. This … Read more
Vision has collated some of our favourite resources for FIFO workers, their families and partners to help with FIFO relationship problems. Obtaining FIFO work can be an exciting and prosperous opportunity for individuals, couples and families. Unfortunately the nature of this type of work can also present a number of psychological issues and risks for … Read more
Vision Counselling and Psychology provides child counselling from our Rockingham office. Counselling for children and parents is available. Our counsellor can assist with a range of issues including – Behavioural issues and management for children 0-12 years Understanding your teenager Most parenting concerns Understanding child development (ages & stages) Toilet training Fussy eaters Sleeping issues … Read more
Making 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
Conflict is a normal part of any relationship, particularly family relationships due to the amount of time spent together. Conflict is not necessarily bad, what matters is how you deal with conflict when it arises. There will be times where there is more conflict between a parent and child than usual, such as the ‘terrible twos’ … Read more
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
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
Have you recently thought to yourself – do I need counselling? Joyce Breasure, past president of the American Counseling Association and a professional counselor, recommends counselling when you: Spend 5 out of 7 days feeling unhappy Regularly cannot sleep at night Are taking care of a parent or a child and the idea crosses your … Read more
