by Philip Cachia | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog
In my work with parents, adolescents and children, self-harm continues to be a common theme that continues to emerge further. Self-harm may be a very distressing experience for all the family. I tend to encounter adolescents who are experiencing great pain and angst,...
by Philip Cachia | Feb 23, 2023 | Blog
With February being the month where we celebrate Valentine’s Day, I thought that it would be appropriate to focus on a different type of love which deserves increased celebration and awareness …the relationship and love between siblings. As a mother of two young...
by admin | Jan 27, 2023 | Blog
Being a parent is something that changes your life completely. Every parenting phase brings with it the beautiful aspects, as well as new obstacles. Although many times social media focuses on that which is beautiful, and it is important that we celebrate this, it is...
by admin | Dec 20, 2022 | Blog
Christmas time is nearly upon us, and although this time period is one that brings about a lot of joy and happiness for many families, for others this might also be cause of stress, as well as a more difficult period of time altogether. It is important that we are...
by admin | Nov 22, 2022 | Blog
In my line of work as a psychologist and family therapist, I have sometimes met with parents who are somewhat concerned about the extent that their children, especially during adolescense, tend to hold back and perhaps exhibit a certain shyness. In Maltese culture I...
by admin | Oct 20, 2022 | Blog
What can we do as parents when our adolescents tell us that they are feeling sad? As parents, one of the greatest sorrows that we may have is that of seeing our children sad for some reason or another. Children of all ages are susceptible towards experiencing all...
