When working with families affected by Substance Use Disorder (SUD), it is crucial to recognise that addiction does not occur in isolation. The entire family unit — especially the intimate partner — bears the emotional, psychological, physical, and financial toll of their loved one’s addiction. As counsellors, we must be prepared to support these
Dear Fellow Counsellors, In our counselling rooms, we often meet clients who desire to change but remain stuck in old habits. These aren’t signs of laziness or failure—they’re reflections of how the brain clings to what is known, even when it hurts. Over time, I’ve come to see resistance not as an obstacle but
Introduction Working in a paediatric hospital setting has exposed me to the immense emotional toll that hospitalisation can have on families, particularly parents of critically ill children. In such high-stress environments, core counselling skills such as empathy and containment are not just helpful – they are essential. This article examines the significance of these