Self-Care is Not Selfish: Courage and Hope For the Future
New Year resolutions are filled with plans for change and hope for the future. And 2018 is no exception. Like others I made a new year...
Beating Lies With Music
If alcohol and other drugs have become a problem for you as a family member then it's important to know that they have lots of dirty...
Hang on Tight - No Matter What
One of the things about mental health, alcohol and other drug problems is that they have the power to drive families apart (if we let...
Easter Eggs and Drugs
Easter holidays, easter eggs, hot cross buns, sunshine and the winter months coming. Time for family, friends, gardening, the beach, a...
Relaxation
I know I keep talking about self-care. I think this is because I want to keep reinforcing the need for it. Not just for myself but for...
Caring for self and others over Christmas
Christmas and New Year is a busy time for most people. Working, shopping, organising children on holidays, cleaning, waiting for people...
Why family members need more support
Support for family members affected by mental health, alcohol and other drug problems.
Pets and Self Care
If you have a pet then you are one of the people that knows that pets love us unconditionally. They welcome us home as if we are the only...
Living a healthy life is good for everyone
Hi Jessica Thanks for sharing! Your comments prompted me to write the title above and reminded me of a few things. You got me thinking...
Where I am at
From drawing on my experience as a student social worker and a family carer, I am very interested in the perspectives of family carers...
