Sometimes in life we get to a stage where we ask ourselves “is this it?”. We may have a nice house, a fast car, a job that pays very well but something just doesn’t seem right. Mid life crisis, loss of direction, unhappiness, first world problems…. Call it what you like but something in your life [...]
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” Thich Nhat Hanh Travel can be a great way to open your eyes to what you have at home; it can also increase your appreciation of what’s really important in life. I have been very fortunate to travel extensively [...]
It’s a question many of us have considered: Why would anyone stay with an abusive partner? However, domestic violence is often difficult to understand unless you have been a victim yourself. “My 25th birthday is a day I’ll never forget says Sandra”, 27. “I’d heard rumours that my boyfriend John might be cheating on me, but [...]
Jasmin Lill a reporter, recently interviewed Amima's counsellor David Ferguson on relationship issues caused by Facebook. This article was featured in The Australian and The Courier Mail. FACEBOOK infidelity is on the rise, with private sex chats ending relationships once they're discovered on the social network. David Ferguson from Amima Counselling in Brisbane said [...]
Usually it’s our parents telling us to grow up, but what if the roles are reversed and they have issues? What if the drunken 3am phone call, declaring how miserable they are, and how they will never meet anyone special is not from a friend but from a parent? How do you cope when your relationship [...]
Are you tired of arguing with your partner? Do you feel sad, frustrated, or unappreciated? Over time, all relationships change, grow, and shift. Daily stress from work or children can take a toll on a relationship. Passion, excitement, and romance can easily fade and over time many couples experience an increase in fighting, bickering and disconnection leading [...]
Natural disasters like floods, bushfires and cyclones are often overlooked when it comes to their psychological impact. They can be particularly overwhelming and stressful for those who experience them, including survivors in affected areas, loved ones of survivors along with the rescue and recovery workers. Most people will be able to cope and ‘bounce back’ within [...]
When was the last time you played and had fun? When was the last time you really (I mean REALLY) had fun doing something? If you are like most people, the answer is probably “quite a while ago” or “I cannot remember”. Well, here are some ways to get the fun back into your life. Define [...]
Christmas is a joyous time of eating, drinking and being merry, but for many people the festive season can also be one of the most stressful times of the year. So, we have come up with a guide on how to survive the season and come out the other end relatively unscathed….. Amima Counselling would also [...]
Everyone has their own combination of values; therefore not everyone has the same values. For example, common values in relationships may include trust, respect and being supportive and loving. These are ways and qualities of behaving throughout your life. Values are not like goals; they can never be completed or marked off a list as done. [...]