From the category archives:

Abuse

Can we teach the ability to Stop Bullying and Teasing and Name calling?

“Dare we declare that teasing, arguing and even fighting are normal and necessary parts of childhood, or that the official anti-bullying and anti-abuse crusades are dangerous barriers to social development?” [click to continue…]

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Unleash the Voice of the Abused; If you have ever been abused or experienced abusive behavior then you know only too well the implications about abuse. As you continue to read this article you will notice how you begin to absorb this sensitive yet somewhat unmanageable and on-going issue.

Court martial to hear bullying allegations (From The Northern Echo)

The army launched an investigation into allegations of bullying and abuse at the UK’s largest military base at Catterick, North Yorkshire following an undercover investigation by a BBC reporter. The accused are Colour Sergeant Michael …

Bullying, Harassment & Abuse

As a parent it is important that we understand the signs of bullying, harassment and abuse and take time to talk to our daughters so they may understand their rights and responsibilities. I have taken an excerpt from the Hockey Canada …

Cyber bullying and ’sexting’ the focuses of presentation …

Martin added that, like child abuse, bullying can trigger a vicious cycle, with an individual who was a victim as a youngster possibly growing up to bully a spouse or children. The presentation noted that girls, more often than boys, …

Opposing Views: OPINION: Being Bullied Can Lead to Suicide in Kids

Many of these kids resort to substance abuse to blunt the pain and some progress to more violent behaviors and truancy. This is an issue that can impact any child in any type of town and socio-economic class. …

Internet Bullying or Cyber Bullying is Bigger problem than you …

10 Signs of Cyber-Bullying Abuse is Not Impossible: 10 Signs of Cyber Bullying Although the Internet is home to information and technology, it is also home to the worst kinds of human beings possible. The anonymity that the Internet …

Let me know how this information has affected you?

Dawn Pugh psychotherapist.

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Parental Alienation Syndrome.

February 5, 2009

Parental Alienation Syndrome:
What is Parental Alienation Syndrome?
I intend to make you aware of this Alienation Syndrome that is allegedly happening to children in the U.S. Many are reporting that children are being forced to enter treatment programs. This controversial and very sensitive issue erupted last week following a Toronto judge forcibly removing three girls from their mother and  [...]

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Legal Drug Addiction and Treatment Substance Abuse

October 9, 2008

Drug addiction and treatment substance abuse happens quite legally. Prescription medicines are very addictive drugs. I have put together some interesting videos for your perusal.
Oxycodone is a strong opioid analgesic (pain killer) drug with a high potential to cause physical and psychological dependence. Once the addictive problems of heroin and morphine became well known, it [...]

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Psychotherapy helps Best Ever Rock Bands

September 12, 2008

If there existed a best ever rock band list, that consisted of the 100 greatest rock bands, then I would expect to see Metallica and Guns’n’Roses on that list. Who would you expect to see on the 100 greatest rock band list?
Did you know that Metallica, the world’s biggest heavy rock band, were widely ridiculed [...]

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