Daily Archives: Oct 22, 2018

The simple solution to schoolyard loneliness

By Henrietta Cook It’s a simple solution to the age-old schoolyard problem of loneliness. When a student at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Primary School feels isolated they wander over to the rainbow “buddy bench” and sit down. Within minutes, one of their peers will approach them with a smile, ask if they are okay…

The Danger of Self-Protection in Relationships

By; Holly Parker, Ph.D. Disclaimer: Please note that the content in this piece refers only to non-abusive relationships. If you’ve ever fallen for someone, I’m guessing you’ve probably confronted a basic, human dilemma in emotional intimacy — self-exposure versus self-protection.  If we walk the road of self-exposure, we allow ourselves to be vulnerable. We stop simply liking or caring about another…