Gender refers to the social, political, economic, and cultural attributes and opportunities typically associated with being a woman, man, girl, or boy. This includes social norms, expected behaviours and values, and familial roles. These attributes and their subsequent opportunities are both context and time-specific – changing and adapting as our society does. Gender interacts …
Understanding avoidant attachment: In an age when the value of human life is high, and humans are living longer than ever, afterwards, we find ourselves navigating the twist and certainly turns of long-term relationships never previously seen. Each relationship contains complex factors pertaining to and influencing communication, bringing together mini cultures, intergenerational experiences and individuality …
Attachment refers to the bond that an infant forms with their caregiver. How an infant attaches to their caregiver will influence their future social, cognitive, and emotional development. Typically, infants attach to their parents, but they can also attach to other primary caregivers. Why is it important to understand the attachment theory? And why …
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Mental Health Disorders (MHD) in children are common, and a significant number of this population deal with emotional and behavioural problems (EBP) or emotional and behavioural disorders (EBD). In a study by the Australian Department of Health, approximately 1 in 7 Australian children are diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Knowing about your child’s emotional and …
