Substance Misuse and Addiction
What is Substance Misuse and Addiction? Substance misuse is the harmful use of substances like drugs and alcohol for non-medical purposes. The term substance misuse often refers to illegal drugs but legal substances can also be misused, such as alcohol,…
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Family and Relationship Problems
Family and relationship problems can occur between parents, spouses, children, siblings, partners, friends and other important people in your life. All families and relationships experiencing occasional problems and go through difficult times so conflict in personal relationships is normal. However,…
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Problem Solving
Problem-solving is something we do every day. While some problems are easily solved or small others are more complicated and can seem overwhelming. People who can define problems, make choices, consider options, and implement a problem-solving plan have all the…
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Good Family Relationships
Good family relationships are enjoyable for their own sake – it just feels good to be part of a warm and loving family, also good family relationships are important for lots of other reasons too. They: make kids feel loved…
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Peer Pressure
For young people, peer groups are important as they prepare for the adult world because they help them work out their own identity and values, learn how to get along with others and develop skills to become independent. When parents…
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Teenage Pregnancy
Becoming pregnant as a teenager can put enormous stress on young women and their families, especially if the pregnancy is not wanted. However, once it has happened there is no way to go back so the important thing is to…
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After Separation or Divorce – Helping Children Adjust
Usually, separation and divorce mean big changes for your family life. Your child might feel upset or unsettled if you’re going through divorce or separation. You might even see some behavior you don’t like but it’s normal and OK for…
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Household Chores for Children
All families expect children to contribute in some way to family life. Some children help out when their parents ask them to, while other children have household chores or jobs they’re responsible for every day or week. Either way, getting…
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