By: Mike Crooks
Christmas is about joy, peace and giving. But while many come together to celebrate, the festive season can be exceptionally hard for some.
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The 4 Big Emotions of the Christmas Season: How to Navigate Them
By: Johanna McCarthy
I’m usually a pretty organised person when it comes to keeping track of the dates, but as November turned into December I was caught by surprise at how fast Christmas had come around.
New Solutions for Youth Loneliness: Friendship Courses & ‘Social Prescribing’
By: Jacob Anderson
Publica, a leading policy and advocacy organization, has released urgent recommendations to address the rising epidemic of loneliness among young Australians.
Living on the Edge: Why it’s OK to Only Partly Belong
By: Brian Harris
Many years back I read Paul Tournier’s A Place for You, and was struck by his story of a young man who said simply: “Basically I’ve always been looking for a place – a place to be.”
You’re Not Alone
Loneliness is an epidemic that ravages lives everywhere as surely as any epidemic. But when you feel the dark pit of loneliness in your heart, listen to the word of truth: You’re not alone.
Ever Felt Alone in a Crowd?
By: Russ Matthews
Are we alone on this journey called ‘life’, or have you ever felt isolated in a crowd?
Boxing Day Blah
By: Sheridan Voysey
One of my favourite Christmas artworks is a painting called The Nativity by contemporary artist Brian Kershisnick.
“We Were Shame-Ridden”, NY Times Bestselling Author Max Lucado on Loneliness and Isolation
By: Laura Bennett
Over the course of his prolific writing career, Christian author and pastor Max Lucado has captivated the spiritual curiosity of readers – both young and old — and his newest release is no different.
Isolation Is Getting Harder for Our Children. Here’s How to Help.
Though families have felt palpable relief as restrictions have started to ease across the rest of the nation, our Victorian children are struggling more and more to follow the rules still in place.