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Why some adolescents freak-out during christmas! Christmas might not look interesting or enjoyable to some adolescents,...
18/12/2025

Why some adolescents freak-out during christmas!

Christmas might not look interesting or enjoyable to some adolescents, it can be overwhelming due to intense social media pressure mostly when they experience financial stress, different dramatic expressions from family members with increased responsibilities of setting up the house for the festive season and other activities.

Adolescents may seem not interested or feel disconnected from traditions or norms of christmas season as they mature which often prompt them to feel the desire for more grown-up or personalized holiday experiences in exchange for this.They feel isolated from their friends and mates and they just have to feel happy and bonded with other family members and relatives.

Adolescents could freak- out in these ways:

They pull away from family events inorder to be able to manage their emotional overload.

They make use of the social media as an escape but also a source of comparison.

They interact less and behave unconcerned about the whole idea about family gatherings and running errands for christmas.

They find joy in new traditions like holiday coffee runs or more mature activities not the usual things.

However, Christmas period is a joyful and exciting experience for many adolescents but some of them can still feel different. Sometimes, allowing them to express their thoughts and ideas about how they want to enjoy the christmas season of the year can help to ensure our adolescents are genuinely happy too.

Christmas 🎅 🎄.
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The season of Christmas is a long period of festivity that usually begin in the middle of the last quarter of every year...
01/12/2025

The season of Christmas is a long period of festivity that usually begin in the middle of
the last quarter of every year. There is usually a taste of love been shared among families, friends colleagues and communities.

This season has its own way of enhancing the release of the four happy hormones that helps human's psychological and mental wellness
(dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins) Let's have a peep into what our mind ,body and soul can benefit from making the best use of this time of christmas.

1. Dopamin which is known as the reward hormone, it is released when you achieve a goal and provides a sense of pleasure and satisfaction. Getting realistic and achievable goals out of the journal could boost the release of dopamine in the body.

2.Serotonin is the hormone that does help to
regulate mood, sleep, and appetite, and is associated with long-lasting feelings of happiness and well-being. 

3. Endorphins are the body's natural painkillers, released in response to stress or pain, and they can produce feelings of euphoria and well-being.  So, you don't need to worry about eustress or distress as you shop and visit your places of interest this time.

4. Oxytocin is an homone often called the "love hormone," it is linked to social bonding, trust, and empathy, and is released during physical affection and social interactions. 

Understanding the dark side of this season and the psychology of christmas could help to build resilience towards having the best fun and excitement of this moment without mixed feelings about the new month, December.

Read previous post about the dark side of christmas and the psychology of christmas.

The dark side of christmas is about the effect of christmas on our mental health. According to Ann Ueberbach, an assista...
24/11/2025

The dark side of christmas is about the effect of christmas on our mental health. According to Ann Ueberbach, an assistant director/counsellor at The Counselling Place.

She has pointed out that while Christmas is often associated with joy and celebration, the holiday season can also be a challenging time for mental health. Research has shown that the pressure to create perfect holiday experiences, coupled with the emphasis on materialism and consumerism, can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and depression.

Furthermore, the holiday season can be a difficult time for individuals who experience social isolation, loneliness, or difficult family relationships. The emphasis on social connection and family bonding can exacerbate feelings of disconnection and exclusion.

Social media has amplified our fear of missing out (FOMO) during the holiday season, leaving many feeling envious, excluded, and self-critical as they compare their lives to the curated highlights of others. The pressure to experience the "true meaning of Christmas" is further fuelled by marketers selling an idealized version of the holiday. To manage the overwhelm, consider reducing social media consumption, focusing on gratitude rather than price tags, and prioritizing your own needs by saying no to certain social invitations.


According Anne Ueberbach, Assistant director/counsellor at The Counseling Place, she wrote that the magical time of chri...
24/11/2025

According Anne Ueberbach, Assistant director/counsellor at The Counseling Place, she wrote that the magical time of christmas  is generally associated with joy, love, giving and connection with loved ones. However, the holiday season can also be a big source of stress, anxiety, and conflict. But what drives our emotional responses to Christmas? Why do the festivities impact us so deeply?

1. The thrill of shopping releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, which can lead to impulsive buying decisions. This dopamine hit is amplified during Christmas, fuelled by clever marketing tactics such as special offers, Black Friday Sale, festive packaging, and creating a sense of scarcity.

The sensory overload of shopping environments, with factors like contrasting temperatures, enticing smells, music, and crowds, can overwhelm our cognitive processing, leading to irrational decision-making and hasty purchases. As a result, we're more likely to buy on impulse, driven by the promise of happiness and the pressure to purchase, rather than making thoughtful and rational choices.

2. Gift-giving is a ubiqueason, with many of us spending hours selecting, purchasing, and wrapping gifts for loved ones. But what drives our behaviours around gift-giving? Research suggests that gift-giving is motivated by a complex array of psychological factors, including altruism, reciprocity, and social status.

Altruism, or the desire to help others, is a key driver of gift-giving behaviours. When we give gifts, we experience a sense of pleasure and satisfaction, which can be linked to the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and oxytocin. Interestingly, research suggests that spending money on others can bring more happiness than spending it on ourselves. However, it's essential to be mindful of financial limits to avoid stress. Ultimately, it's the thought and effort behind a gift that matters most, not the price tag.

Reciprocity, or the expectation of receiving gifts in return, is also an important factor, as it helps to maintain social relationships and reinforce feelings of mutual.

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Anti-bullying week Monday 10th - Friday 14th November, 2025 is tagged " Power for good " . According to the anti-bullyin...
11/11/2025

Anti-bullying week Monday 10th - Friday 14th November, 2025 is tagged " Power for good " .

According to the anti-bullying alliance, bullying impacts the lives of countless young people and silence makes it grow.

This week is to empower young people to use their power for good and raise awareness that they should speak up when they see bullying face to face or online. We can all use our power for good to end bullying in schools, colleges, religious groups, families and our communities.

The 3 " R" of bullying;
1. Recognise
2. Report
3. Refuse
These three rules will help to create healthy environment for children at home and at school.

Types of bullying to watch out for :
1. Cyber or electronic bullying.
2. Verbal and non- verbal bullying.
3. Physical bullying.
4. Racial bullying.
5. Religious bullying.
6. Sexual bullying.
7. Social bullying.
8. Emotional bullying.
9. Prejudicial bullying.

-bullying week



Identity Cirisis in adolescents happens when an adolescent questions who he is and cannot find a satisfactory answer to...
04/11/2025

Identity Cirisis in adolescents happens when an adolescent questions who he is and cannot find a satisfactory answer to this question. This might often bring feeling of uncertainty about his personal values, beliefs and life choices. An adolescent needs more clarity about who they really are inorder to become the best version of theirselves. Peer pressure, parental expectation, social anxiety amongst others are factors that can spring up crisis about adolescents identity formation. It often occurs between the ages of 20-25 in late adolescents.

Symptoms includes: psychological stress, anxiety, fear of the unknown, irrational thought pattern, confusion, making wrong life choices etc

Possible Solutions can include:

1. Encourage adolescents to express their thoughts through open dialogue or conversation.
2. Give adolescents opportunities to freely make decisions even if they tends to make mistake. This will help them to learn from their own experiences and develop cognitive reasoning ability when making life decisions.
3. Give them your attention by creating time to pay active listening and talk with them.
4. Ensure that you don't judge their feelings or thoughts. Be emphatic and try to understand them.
5. Encourage adolescents to try new things that are helpful and beneficial to their physical, intellectual and social development.
6. Encourage them to start self- journaling on how they see theirselves and who they really are. They can write down what they want to be in 5years. This enhances their self- identity and allows them to build resilience to cope if identity crisis should occur.
7. Discuss with them about self-care, prioritizing self-love, physical exercise, eating healthy and choosing peer groups with like minded goals.






Child counseling provides your little ones with an environment where they can freely or openly explore their difficultie...
28/10/2025

Child counseling provides your little ones with an environment where they can freely or openly explore their difficulties through
child -friendly and holistic approaches.

Child therapy usually involves play therapy, plus the common used talk therapy because children who are owing to their skill development language and communication skill don't have the ability to express themselves verbally.

They can only relate using symbols, letters and images found in picture books, drawings and story books, all these also makes therapy fun and enjoyable for them as they are able to work along easily with their therapist.

Information gathered through using play therapy is used to guide the negotiation of a treatment plan with the child. The treatment plan will be used to prioritize challenges requiring immediate focus and those of less urgency.

TREATMENT PLAN involves four steps;
1. Presenting the problem.
2. Goals of therapy.
3. Method/approach.
4. Review/evaluation. ........................................................................................

For child counseling booking:
Send booking( sms) - +447459947577


You so much gave it all out to our live viewers to join in the awareness of this year's International Adolescent Health...
22/10/2025

You so much gave it all out to our live viewers to join in the awareness of this year's International Adolescent Health Week. You were amazing .

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Thank you for celebrating this year's International Adolescent Health Week as a live guest on TikTok and Instagram. You ...
22/10/2025

Thank you for celebrating this year's International Adolescent Health Week as a live guest on TikTok and Instagram. You inspired our live viewers.

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Thank you for being a part of this year's celebration to be our live guest on TikTok. You greatly inspired our online vi...
22/10/2025

Thank you for being a part of this year's celebration to be our live guest on TikTok.

You greatly inspired our online viewers.

Thank you for being a part of this year's live streaming to celebrate the awareness of International Adolescents Health ...
22/10/2025

Thank you for being a part of this year's live streaming to celebrate the awareness of International Adolescents Health Week,

You were an inspiration to our online viewers.

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15/10/2025

Essential nutrients for adolescents' physical and mental health!
Guest: Queen Ogunyemi, a nutrition and dietetics student in Nigeria. ........................................................................................
International Adolescents Health Week 2025
13th- 19th October
Thriving Inside and Out; Strengthening Adolescents Physical and Mental health ✨️

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