‘Catharisising’…or rather catharsis. The cleansing or purifying of oneself… This could stem from various different forms. From personal days off having a bubble bath to taking a leisurely stroll through greenery. Historically, catharsis would take place through a revolt or some overthrow or another. A more recent form of catharsis takes a different approach, rather than involving the means of violence, people have taken to their feather-dusters and bin bags. A new way of catharsis – minus the

It’s a phrase we don’t expect to resort to or ponder upon. The use of social services has increased over the past couple of years, specifically to overcome issues within the family involving young people, aged 12-16. It begs the question: are we edging towards a generation of reluctant young people? Why are parents now unable to relate back to their children and build an understanding? Parents, particularly those in what is considered to be a broken family, are struggling to keep track or main