K.McAvoy

Is Your Dog like a Wolf?

Dogs have been “man’s best friend" for a great many years and their various behaviours have sparked the interest of dog-owners and scientists alike. Their close relations, like the grey wolf (Canis Lupus) make an interesting point of study as many of the ... Read >

Is Your Ladder Safe?

Many people use ladders quite often without much thought as to how safe it is. This article outlines the basics of ladder safety. Ladders As a plumber you’ll need to use ladders occasionally, either working from the ladder directly, or using it to gai... Read >

Magnets : Fun Facts

We have all no doubt played with magnets and a large proportion of us will not have understood why they work the way they do. This article explains the history of magnets, gives you some fun facts about them and hopefully will leave you somewhat enlighten... Read >

How Much Can You Drink? : The Facts

Nowadays, women are drinking as much as men in some cases; this may seem like just harmless fun but the fact is women and men are made differently therefore this can be dangerous. This article answers some questions about women and drinking. Men and W... Read >

Can You Be Addicted To Shopping?

Addiction is a term that encompasses a wide variety of things; from drug addictions to shopping addictions, it seems like anything can become an addiction nowadays. This article discusses alcohol, gambling and shopping addictions. The NHS defines drug... Read >

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy : What Is It All About?

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has been around for quite some time, however many of us do not know what it is exactly. This article explains what it’s all about and how it works. Cognitive Therapy Here the focus is on the influence that someone’s th... Read >

Reporting Abuse – What Are The Steps?

Reporting abuse takes a lot of courage but is essential for the victim and may help to ensure that the abuser cannot harm anyone in the future. This article outlines the stages of reporting abuse. Reporting Abuse It is important that abuse is repor... Read >

Life After Abuse

For anyone who has experience abuse in their childhood or even adulthood, making the decision to get themselves out of that situation is never easy – but it is the right one! This article discusses some of the issues that face people once they have remove... Read >

Eating Disorders : How Can You Tell?

Eating disorders are quite common and often go unnoticed for long periods of time due to the secretive nature of sufferers. This article discusses the 3 most common eating disorders and what the symptoms are. Anorexia Nervosa Onset of anorexia is usu... Read >

OCD : Diagnosis and Treatments

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is often talked about in today’s society, but most sufferers will not come forward for help. This article summarises the basics about OCD and the treatment options. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Clients with ... Read >

Help A Child Overcome Grief : Counselling

As a Counsellor who deals with children and adolescents it is important to note that they do not have the same requirements as adults and may struggle in understanding the concept of losing someone. This article outlines the main areas that a Counsellor m... Read >

Want To Be A Counsellor? : An Introduction

Anyone looking for a more rewarding career prospect may think of becoming a Counsellor. This article showcases a few of the basics to help you decide whether it is for you or not. Working in various settings As a counsellor or therapist you will ha... Read >

Depression: A Dark Cloud Hanging Over You?

Many people who suffer from depression are not diagnosed and do not even realise it themselves. This article explains what depression is, the forms it can take and the people it can affect. It has been suggested that up to two thirds of people who suf... Read >

Psychology Simplified : What Is It?

Psychology is often quite a complex social science, as it deals with things we cannot see: feelings, emotions etc. This article explains in basic terms what it is and how it works. What is Psychology? Psychology is the study of cognitions, emotions... Read >

First Steps Towards A Holiday Let Business

Holiday lets are increasingly popular, with more people looking to let each year. Those wanting to enter into the letting industry need to make many preparations for their property. This article outlines the main starting points in Holiday Letting. PR... Read >