COVID-19 has disrupted our lives. Not just disrupted, it has walked in and shattered every fibre of normality we once held onto. No brunches. No shopping excursions. No playdates. All we knew is now off limits. It’s completely natural for all of our fears and anxiety to...
Feeling overwhelmed is something that everyone goes through from time to time but being overwhelmed can also be a symptom of generalised anxiety disorder. People who have an anxiety disorder will feel overwhelmed more often than those who do not have an anxiety disorder in most...
This year Australia's bushfire season was particularly tragic. It resonated with our collective psyche. We watched in horror, disbelief, and we mourned as a nation. We also rallied around, supported where possible and tried to alleviate our sense of helplessness however we could. It is in this...
“Tis the season to be jolly…”Christmas seems to be a bit like coriander – you love it, or you hate it. I am a big fan of both! I look forward to fruit mince pies being sold in the stores from September, the displays, the colour...
Mental health statistics in Australia are not great at the best of times, but as we are in the lead up to International Men’s Day we felt it important to focus on the consistent issue of men’s mental health. We are all aware of the ‘bloke...
As if everyday life isn’t stressful enough, exams are just yet another stressor that our young adults can face. In among social media, fashion trends and school pressures, exams can really add to the mental load. According to ReachOut, over two-thirds of young people are now...
R U OK? Day is thankfully well recognised now in our communities, however has the message really hit home? Would you know how to have a conversation with someone you care for that can have wide ranging impacts? Too often, we simply overlook the depth of...
If we were to define trauma, what would it be?According to Beyond Blue – “Trauma touches our lives in many different ways; a serious accident, a physical assault, war, a natural disaster, sexual assault or abuse. It might affect you or those you love. These events can...
Every relationship is unique, and every relationship faces its own issues and road blocks along the way. We all long for a loving, supportive partnership and this is no different for same sex couples. At Haven we work with same sex and gender diverse couples who...
It may be a completely over used cliché, but relationships are fluid. They ebb and flow, they have droughts and floods, they remain stagnant if left to their own devices.Unfortunately, when it comes to long term relationships, there are times when that precious pool of...