If you have ever loved and cherished an animal, you will understand how much they can become a part of the family. So, when their time comes, it is n…

Secondary anxiety can be defined as getting anxious about being anxious. In this article, I wish to describe briefly why secondary anxiety often has…

As we approach the months of revision and testing, it is easy for young people and parents to get caught up in the near hysteria that can surround GC…

As a new cat owner, I have recently had the experience of visiting rescue centres and meeting a variety of cats to select the one that is just right…

Living with an alcoholic or problem drinker, either currently or in the past can mean we experience losses in many areas of our lives which stay with…

We highlight some key messages shared during EDAW 2018.

Many of us in relationships will look back on the early days with fondness. We smile at the memories of the excitement and are sentimental for the ti…

Addiction specialist Patrick Carnes coined the term the ‘Betrayal Bond’ to describe the intense, trauma bond that often develops between an abuser an…

Whoever you have lost, festivals and special days are likely to take on a new meaning. If you’ve lost a child, mother or wife, Mother’s Day might not…

With Mother's Day this month, you may be reflecting on the relationship you have with your mother. Do you avoid your mum? Do you groan when the phone…

Many people know and live with the disruption that anxiety brings to their lives. The triggers are many and varied, because there are many types of a…

Some call it ‘existential crisis’ or ‘life crisis’, and it can happen at any stage of your life. It’s that moment when you look in the mirror and ask…