UNDERSTANDING POSTNATAL DEPRESSION
Postnatal depression is a type of depression that begins after childbirth, occurring within a year of childbirth. (Lee, D. T., & Chung, T. K. 2007). The sufferer usually experiences symptoms such as moodiness and sadness that persist over time, poor appetite, inability to concentrate, consistent tiredness, and low energy, feeling sleepy during the day and […]
FACTORS AND BARRIERS THAT INFLUENCE CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Several factors and the interactions between them influence career development. Others may be barriers to it. Let’s look at several of them: Personal Characteristics: Personality type, upbringing, and work-related values make people who they are. These personal characteristics play a significant role in career development since they influence which occupations people find satisfying, as well as the […]
PREVENTIVE MEASURE FOR CURTAILING ANGER
Focus on the physical sensations of anger. While it may seem counterintuitive, tuning into the way your body feels when you’re angry often lessens the emotional intensity of your anger. Take some deep breaths. Deep, slow breathing helps counteract rising tension. The key is to breathe deeply from the abdomen, getting as […]
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
It’s not unusual for children — especially those in their “terrible twos” and early teens — to defy authority every now and then. They may express their defiance by arguing, disobeying, or talking back to their parents, teachers, or other adults. When this behavior lasts longer than six months and is excessive compared to what is usual […]
My Experience With The Institute of Counseling In Nigeria Makes Me Exhibit More Confidence Professionally…
My experience as a Counselor & psychotherapist has exposed me to the uncontroversial fact that everyone has their life challenges & may at some point, need help to be able to cope & carrying on with life…Pastors, Parents, friends, Elders, Bosses , colleagues & much more , erroneously carry out the role as counselors […]
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Sexuality is not just about “sex” and certain body parts that are associated with males and females. Sexuality includes sexual orientation, such as who a person is attracted to and whether the person identifies as heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual, as well as their sexual fantasies and attitudes and values related to sex. Sexual Orientation describes a […]
