ACPC took part of the Healthy Minds Expo on the 3rd October where there were close to 700 people that came through on the day. Our team members spoke to a range of people regarding our services for children and adolescents.

Our activity was to ask people who would approach our table to note down "what has helped them through their journey"

Based on the gathered informatio

When children are behaving badly, many people’s immediate temptation will be to discipline their child.  This is effective for some children; however, for other children, it can escalate their anger and frustration and lead to an emotional meltdown.  In the face of this anger, many parents can find themselves getting similarly angry and frustrated, which can pour further fuel on the fire. 

It’s human nature as parents to want to protect your child from disappointments, setbacks or emotional hurt. Sometimes, however, despite your best efforts it’s not possible.

What is Resilience?

Resilience refers to an individual’s ability to bounce back from stress, challenge, tragedy, trauma or adversity. When children are resilient, they tend to

What is perfectionism?

Perfectionism is not necessarily just about being ‘perfect’ but usually relates to:

1. Relentless striving for extremely high standards.

2. Basing the judgement of one’s own self-worth on the ability to achieve such standards.

3. Experiencing negative consequences or costs associated with the setting of these e

Your child's self-esteem lays the groundwork for her future. What she feels about herself dictates her grit, her appetite for trying new things, and her ability to gauge her strengths and weaknesses. A child with great self-esteem can resist peer pressure and walk her own way.