Counselling Topics For Discussion
The introvert is the inward-looking person. Introverts prefer a life of contemplation, being alone or with a close friend rather than in a group, and often favor listening rather than talking. They feel ill at ease and even overstimulated when things get too exciting. Introverts may appear calm on the outside, but may feel anxious internally around other people. Even if … Read more
Most people with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD / ADHD) don’t know they have it. Indeed, the disorder was not recognized until the 1980’s, and it was not until the 1990’s that the recognition of adult ADD was established. However, it is a condition that can have a significant impact on the way a person functions in the world. Unfortunately, Attention Deficit … Read more
Effective listening is the other half of communication. Our first thought, when we think about communication, may be to consider the speaker’s ability to convey ideas effectively. What we often forget is that without a listener the speaker may as well be talking to the wind. Just as effective speaking is an acquired skill, so is effective listening. Some do … Read more
Loneliness is a subjective sense of isolation – a feeling of not being able to connect with other people, a sense of being apart. As humans, we feel the need to be with other people. We need to relate to others, to get involved in their lives, to work with them, and to express our emotions around other people. Our … Read more
Personality conflicts occur when two (or more) people find themselves in disagreement, not over a particular issue or incident, but due to a fundamental incompatibility in their personalities, their approaches to things, or their life style. Personality conflicts are perhaps one of the most challenging areas of corrective action. Some people are easy to be … Read more
Dealing with loss can be difficult. Loss brings pain – but opens the door to gain. Loss is embedded in the process of living. It happens to everyone and it is inevitable. There is no such thing as constant gain in our lives. Despite our wish to live in the security of abundance and perfect health, we necessarily must … Read more