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The Impact of Sexual Abuse on a Family

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Sexual abuse is not only an abuse of a child but also the abuse of a parent’s trust. Parents often feel just as violated and manipulated as children. I have seen many adult clients over the years who have struggled to deal with the impact of abuse on their children. To highlight this I have included below an impact statement from Natasha, whose daughter had been sexually abused by her father. I was fortunate enough to be a part of her daughter’s support network during the time the abuse was discovered.

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Who Determines Your Culture?

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Ahhh… reminiscing Remember when your first child was born, and you held that precious bundle of possibility? Remember the emotions that welled up inside, the pride and joy of this beautiful new life? The thoughts that passed through your mind that you really weren’t sure what to do because this brand new baby was completely

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The Unsurprise

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There’s something so joyful and endearing about a child’s openness about absolutely everything. They have no secrets. No skeletons. No hidden agendas.

What you see is what you get.

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The Importance of Dad – Part 2

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dad and baby having a cuddle

HAPPY FATHERS DAY  Today is part 2 of our special Fathers Day edition blogs. A little bit longer, but I think you will benefit from the revelation of the importance of dads. Father’s Day is a celebration, honouring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. (That has to be true

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My Children Have Two Mums

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One twin wakes up from his afternoon nap and is inconsolable. He doesn’t want his bottle or pillow pet.  A cuddle does nothing.  As I work through all the possibilities, I keep my cool, constantly just trying to find a way to help my son through this moment.  Things eventually settle and all is well.

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Here’s to you, dad

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Sunday is Father’s Day so I am going to celebrate our dads. Give a shout out and honour these men who work hard, go without, worry, love and support their families, sometimes without thanks or respect and regard in return. The picture of a dad is different for everyone. The ‘nuclear’ dad (mum, dad, two

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The Strength of $1.49

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The countdown to Christmas has begun and from what I witnessed this weekend, the shopping frenzy has started. The malls are bursting with people and the hum of conversation almost drowns out the carols that are being played through the internal sound system. The parking lots have become more like scenes from movies like ‘Gone

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Hope for Parents with Teens

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A few days ago I received this email, written by a past client. This family saw me about a year ago during which time things felt chaotic and set to never change.  I am sharing this letter with the hope it gives you perspective, hope and encouragement. I also hope it relieves some of the

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