Upbeat Counselling

COUPLES AND RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING

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In today's busy world, it's hard to find the same kind of security, longevity and satisfaction in a relationship, in the way our grandparents did.

This is due to a huge range of issues including: work pressure for both partners, the added pressure of parent-hood, the distraction of electronic media, the frequency of separation, the rise of step-families and so-on., and so-on, and so-on.

Getting a fresh perspective on your relationship can be helpful at times.

Are there some behaviours that unsettle you? Are you unsure about whether the fault is with you or your partner? Is it time for some straight-talking between you? Why is life so complicated now?

Dealing with the problem is a great way to get things back on track. So don't hesitate, start today for a brighter more together tomorrow.


PARENTING ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELLING

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The hardest permanent job ever!

I don't know any parents who haven't struggled to cope at some time during their children's lives. Sometimes it can be helpful to just get another view on the situation, or to learn some new tools to help you with "the hardest permanent job ever" !

From toddlers to teens, there always seems to be a new challenge to deal with. Here are a few of my particular areas of interest:

• Behaviour Shaping and Modification
  If you are unhappy about some aspects of your child's behaviour, you'll be glad to know that these behaviours are not impossible to change. Even though it seems that no amount of nagging or discipline helps, there are many techniques that parents can use to assist their child to change undesirable behaviours.



• Fussy Eaters
  Many parents are exhasperated when their children won't eat the lovingly prepared dinner placed n-front of them.
  How you, as a parent, manage your child's eating behaviour can strongly (and posiively!) influence the outcome.
  
  Picky eaters and children with taste-aversions are often reluctant to try new foods, but research based solutons are available to assist you and your picky-eater.
  
  Using these easy to understand principles, many parents have been successful in helping their children say 'yes' to more foods, simply by changing strategies and using basic reward principles in order to re-train their children's taste aversions.



• Step Parenting
  I don't think anybody is ever really prepared for step-parenting. Any seasoned step-parent can tell you that it's a totally different ball game compared to having your own children. Becoming a good step-parent takes time, patience and a lot of love and commitment.
  
  Seeking help to enable you to become a better step-parent is a sign of your love for your partner and new family. It's important to know that support is available and you are not alone in this journey.
  Whether you're a part-time or full-time step-parent, there are tools that can help you all become a well-integrated step-family.
  
  The end can be well-worth the effort!

STUDENTS - ACADEMIC COUNSELLING

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• Struggling with the HSC?


• Bored with school?


• Not doing well in exams?


• Too many tutors?


• Not enough time?


It's time to get a whole new perspective on studying! Unfortunately, 'how to study' is not often taught at schools (because delivering course-content is the focus).

In a few short hours you can:

• Drastically Increase your memory ability


• Learn the fail-safe way to remember maths formulas


• Learn how to write fantastic essays


• Get a whole new approach to time-mangement


• Sort out your priorities, attitude and more.