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Time Business News
6 days ago
- Health
- Time Business News
Strengthen Your Relationship with the Help of a Par Coach
In every relationship, ups and downs are inevitable. Whether you've been together for one year or ten, maintaining a healthy connection takes effort, patience, and sometimes—outside help. That's where a Par coach (also known as a couples coach) can make all the difference.A Par coach is a trained professional who guides couples through their emotional and communication struggles, helping them rebuild trust, intimacy, and mutual understanding. If you're feeling disconnected, frequently arguing, or simply want to take your relationship to the next level, working with a Par coach might be exactly what you need. Let's explore how couples coaching works, what to expect from a session, and how it can bring long-term benefits to your relationship. A Par coach is a relationship expert who helps couples improve their dynamics, communication, and emotional connection. Unlike traditional therapy, couples coaching is typically more goal-oriented and future-focused. The main aim is to help partners better understand each other and build tools for long-term relationship success. While a therapist might focus on diagnosing and treating mental health issues, a Par coach works with couples to develop strategies that create more harmony and cooperation in the relationship. Many couples wait until their relationship is in crisis before seeking help. But couples coaching isn't just for relationships on the verge of collapse—it can also be a proactive step toward a stronger partnership. Here are a few signs that you could benefit from a Par coach: Frequent arguments that never seem to resolve Lack of communication or miscommunication Decreased intimacy or affection Feeling emotionally distant from your partner Struggles with trust or infidelity Big life transitions (e.g., having a child, moving, career changes) Different values or life goals causing tension If you recognize any of these challenges in your relationship, it's worth considering professional support. Working with a Par coach can bring clarity and direction to your relationship. Here are a few ways they can help: One of the top reasons couples struggle is poor communication. A Par coach helps you and your partner understand each other's communication styles and teaches effective methods to express thoughts, feelings, and needs. All couples argue—but how you argue matters. A coach helps you learn how to resolve disagreements constructively without blame or defensiveness. If you've grown emotionally or physically distant, a Par coach can help you reconnect on a deeper level and reignite the spark that brought you together. Just like individuals, couples can benefit from setting shared goals. Whether it's parenting, finances, or long-term plans, coaching provides a structure to align your visions and values. A Par coach helps you become more aware of your own emotional patterns and how they affect your relationship, fostering empathy and understanding. Your first session with a Par coach usually begins with an assessment of your relationship history, strengths, and challenges. From there, the coach creates a personalized roadmap tailored to your needs. Sessions may involve: Open dialogue between partners Communication exercises Role-playing common scenarios Homework assignments (e.g., date nights, gratitude journals) Tools for handling recurring issues Depending on the couple's goals, coaching may last from a few weeks to several months. Many couples report feeling more connected and understood after just a few sessions. While both therapy and coaching can be incredibly helpful, they differ in approach: Couples therapy often focuses on healing past trauma, mental health issues, or deep-rooted conflicts. often focuses on healing past trauma, mental health issues, or deep-rooted conflicts. Couples coaching (Par coach) focuses more on present challenges and future solutions. If you're not dealing with significant psychological issues but want to improve your relationship dynamic, coaching may be the right fit. In Denmark, couples coaching is gaining popularity as more people recognize the value of emotional well-being and strong relationships. Danish Par coaches often integrate modern techniques like emotion-focused coaching and mindfulness, offering a holistic approach to healing and growth. You don't need to wait for a crisis—getting help early can prevent problems from becoming serious. Taking the first step toward relationship coaching is a sign of strength, not weakness. It's an investment in your happiness and your future together. Whether you're dating, married, or somewhere in between, a Par coach can help you develop the tools to create a more meaningful and resilient relationship. If you're ready to improve your connection, communication, and emotional intimacy, we highly recommend working with an experienced Par coach who understands the unique challenges couples face in modern relationships. 👉 Book your couples coaching session today at Relationships are complex, and no one teaches us how to manage them perfectly. That's why working with a Par coach can be a life-changing decision. Whether you're struggling with ongoing conflict or just want to deepen your bond, couples coaching offers a structured, supportive space to grow wait until it's too late. Take the proactive step toward a healthier, more fulfilling relationship—because love deserves to be nurtured. 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BBC News
7 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Women's centre in Cornwall uses rage room as a form of therapy
A centre in Cornwall that supports women and girls has said it offers "rage-room sessions" as a form of Young Empowered Women (Yew) project at the Women's Centre Cornwall says the rage room - where people can smash items such as electronics, white goods and crockery - allows women in the group, aged between 11 and 18, to express their anger in a safe space. Owner of Act Your Rage Katie Hoyle said although her rage room was open to the public, youth workers, organisations and charities who supported young people also used the service. Ashleigh Cowling, 18, part of the Yew project, said it was "a great way to get rid of anger in a healthy way". Ms Hoyle said rage-room users experienced a range of emotions during and after the session. "It's different for everyone, some people come out really empowered, some people come out quite upset," the mum-of-two said."I have mums and dads who bring their children because it really helps at home, stops them trashing their bedrooms and helps regulate their emotions." She believes the rage room, in Par, Cornwall, is a needed therapy for everyone. "A massive part of healing is feeling angry about what we have experienced," said Ms Hoyle."Creating this space has really helped let people let out what they are feeling and process their emotions."We have a counselling room as well so if they are feeling quite emotional and it has triggered something, there is a safe space just to sit and process or just chill out before they leave." Ms Hoyle said she opened Act Your Rage two years ago after working for the project. As part of the eight-week therapy, the group writes their feelings on a plate and then smashes it in the centre's car park - which she says inspired her to open the rage said: "I think it is really important that not just young people but everybody has a safe space to express their anger. "I think we all carry different bags around with us and we live in a society that tells us that anger is bad which, if it's not expressed in a safe place, it can be." Eighteen-year-old Ms Cowling said although the rage room felt good in the moment, she often felt sad said after a session she sometimes felt "defeated" but the following day she felt fresher because she had let go of some of that built-up Cowling said: "I don't like expressing anger so I keep it inside and then sometimes it can build up and explode, so coming to the rage room is a great way to get rid of anger in a healthy way." Ms Cowling said she wrote "self-blame", "shame", and "self-doubt" on a plate before smashing it, because they were the feelings she wanted to "let go of".She said her favourite weapon to smash up the items was the sledgehammer. The Women's Centre in Cornwall, run by women for women, said it provided specialist support to women and girls living with the impact of sexual and domestic abuse and sexual said the Yew project offers specialist support to young women who have experienced sexual violence, harassment or part of group sessions, it said the young people looked at the ways in which violence and abuse had affected their lives including trauma, shame and anger. Yew project lead Eve Davenport said there were not many places in life where people could "express their anger in such a raw way".She said: "This is a really safe, contained way to express that anger."Through our group work, we try to create a space where they are allowed to be angry, allowed to be angry about what's happened to them."It is really important they have a space to tap into that in a safe way."
Geek Vibes Nation
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
Jack Bender & Benjamin Cavell On 'The Institute': 'It's About Human Monsters—and Kids Saving Themselves'
Adapting Stephen King's work always entails significant risks. The fans will undoubtedly have expectations of the film or series, and as a director or series producer, you want to honour the 'King of Horror' in the best way possible. Jack Bender ( Lost ) and Benjamin Cavell ( Justified ) took on that challenging task for their latest project, The Institute . The series, co-produced by both, is co-written by Cavell and co-directed by Bender. It follows Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman), a teenager who is abducted and taken to a secret facility called The Institute due to his unique abilities. When he meets kids with similar powers to him, he decides to stand up to The Institute's head, Ms Sigsby (Mary-Louise Parker), and try to fight back. This results in a series that wonderfully balances aspects of different genres, including sci-fi and horror. Ahead of the series release on MGM+ on the 13th of July, Geek Vibes Nation sat down with Bender and Cavill to talk about the complex casting process, what it's like to have King endorsing your project and more. Geek Vibes Nation: Congratulations on The Institute . What was it about this particular Stephen King novel that made you want to turn it into a series? Jack Bender: Well, I love working with kids and teenagers. While it's difficult at times because you have to get the right cast to make it believable, I love it. The kids and their suffering was also something that I've seen in one of the school shootings we had in America. It was at Parkland High School. I saw how these kids, after suffering through that nightmare, coalesced into a powerful group that started standing up for themselves. They were seniors in high school. They were saying to the adults and the NRA and all the people they were fighting against, 'Get out of our way. We can fix this. It's our lives. You screwed up.' It's like that phrase,' the meek shall inherit the earth'. I thought to myself, children shall inherit the world, but first, they have to save themselves. Once Ben and I came together for this work, we completely agreed that it ultimately had to be about kids saving themselves. Benjamin Cavell: That was what attracted me as well. I also love this King's work, which focuses on human monsters as opposed to the more supernatural monsters that originate from other dimensions. It also explored the incredible theme of children coming together to save themselves. There isn't some grown-up action hero who hears about kids being victimised and then rides to the rescue. It's really about the kids having to bond together and figure out what they're good at, what they can do, and come up with their kind of great escape plan to get out of this. That was incredibly compelling to me. The Parkland kids and the school shootings are something that we still deal with in the United States that, thank God, you guys [the interview was conducted in London] don't have to deal with in the same way. Every political party, certainly in the United States, but in every country, is always talking about how they're doing it for the kids, whatever they're doing or justifying. It's always for the kids and their future. And yet, almost none of them ever really consult the kids. It felt like we had an opportunity to do that with this book. That's one of the brilliant things about Stephen's book. JB: Also, I just want to say, as in terms of Ben Barnes's character Tim and his wounds, that's something Benjamin, as our head writer, and our illustrious writing team, came up with and pitched. Tim's saving himself first from the wound he's experiencing, and that has let him into that small town. We wanted Tim to be close to The Institute so that we could focus more on him as well. The writing team came up with numerous great pitches, and Stephen ultimately said, 'Yeah, that's a good idea.' Stephen has been wildly supportive and loved every script and every episode that we've done. He's a big fan of the show. Courtesy of Geek Vibes Nation You sent him a few episodes first, and then he came on board. Is that true? JB: Well, I sent him the first episode and a promo reel, and he went, 'Oh, my God, this is so great.' After reading a couple of scripts, he said, 'I love this. I love the kids.' The fact that they're a little older in the book, except for Avery, the youngest, who's the same age. It's great. He just loved what we were up to, which is incredibly gratifying. BC: King always has the option of taking an executive producer credit on a show, but he rarely does it. He only does it when he genuinely wants to endorse the product. And that has been gratifying because he also cares deeply about this book, in part because of the kids and what it says about them. He writes wonderfully about kids and teenagers, and having him agree to be an executive producer on this and endorse what we had done was endlessly gratifying. As you already mentioned, the kids play a significant role in this series. How did the casting process go for the roles, and then how did you eventually end up with Joe Freeman, who is amazing? JB: He's amazing. I want to give credit to Seth Yanklewitz, who connected us. He was the head of casting for MGM+. We were looking for the kid and not finding him because he had to be the linchpin. He had to be the one who made us believe him and care about his character; otherwise, the show would not have its centre, no matter how brilliant the show is. Seth connected us to a wonderful casting director. We found Joe during our first round of kids casting in London. He had never acted before. This is his first experience. From the moment we saw that tape, we went, 'Wow, that's the kid'. I loved working with him. While he was tall, he possessed a youthful quality that ensured the character was the age we needed him to be. Joe was an exceptional find. For the rest of the kids around him, we wanted to feel like we were eavesdropping on real kids. We wanted it to be real kids. Some of the actors we cast had never acted before, while others were theatre actors, and a few weren't. I'm proud of our cast, as they deliver credible and authentic performances. BC: I agree. Jack and I were saying to each other from the very beginning of this, 'Where are we going to find these kids? And especially, where are we going to find Luke?' Just because, based on the book, you're going to have to ask so much of this kid. He had to portray all these different emotions and endure so much, and he needed to be the linchpin of the series. That was our concern. Our overarching concern when we developed this and wrote the pilot was, 'Where are we going to find this kid?' As soon as we saw Joe's audition tape, it was like, 'Yes, we found him.' JB: And he's surrounded by a great cast. For example, Mary-Louise Parker is our villain. She can manipulate you, charm you, and be brilliant. I've worked with her on Mr. Mercedes , and we loved working together. I've described her at times as a thoroughbred. She'll give you on-screen moments that are so unexpected without being over the top. The moments are grounded but are out of the box enough. She's exceptional at finding believability in the world of eccentricity and does deliver that. You believe her and hate her, and we're allowed to harbour those feelings. And Ben Barnes, in a different way, carries that wounded quality without being self-pitying at all and gives a wounded yet strong performance. He's out there to do a good job as a nightknocker. Whoever heard of that job, which I think Stephen King invented. The Institute is out on the 13th of July on MGM+
Cision Canada
26-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Finlay Minerals Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement of Flow-Through Shares and Non-Flow-Through Units
VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - Finlay Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: FYL) (OTCQB: FYMNF) ("Finlay" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement (the " Private Placement") consisting of the issuance of any combination of: (i) common shares of the Company to be issued on a flow-through basis under the Income Tax Act (Canada) (each, a " FT Share") at a price of $0.11 per FT Share, and (ii) non-flow-through units of the Company (each, a " NFT Unit") at a price of $0.10 per NFT Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds to the Company of up to $1,000,000. The Private Placement is subject to a minimum offering amount of $500,000, to be raised through any combination of FT Shares and NFT Units. Each NFT Unit will be comprised of one non-flow-through common share of the Company (each, a " NFT Share") and one non-flow-through common share purchase warrant (a " Warrant"). Each Warrant will be exercisable by the holder thereof to acquire one NFT Share at an exercise price of $0.20 per NFT Share for a period of two years from the date of issuance of the Warrant (the " Warrant Expiry Date"), subject to acceleration. The Warrant Expiry Date may, at the Company's sole discretion, be accelerated if at any time following the Closing Date (as defined herein), the common shares of the Company trade at a daily volume-weighted average trading price above $0.30 per common share for a period of 30 consecutive trading days on the TSX Venture Exchange (the " TSXV") or on such other stock exchange where the majority of the trading occurs (the " Trading Target") and the Company provides notice to the Warrant holders by way of press release announcing that such Trading Target has been achieved, provided that the accelerated expiry date of the Warrants falls on the earlier of (unless exercised by the holder prior to such date) (the " Accelerated Expiry Date"): (i) the 30th day after the Company provides notice to the Warrant holders of its intention to accelerate the Warrant Expiry Date; and (ii) the Warrant Expiry Date. The failure of the Company to give notice in respect of a Trading Target will not preclude the Company from giving notice of any subsequent Trading Target. All Warrants that remain unexercised following the Accelerated Expiry Date shall immediately expire and all rights of holders of such Warrants shall be terminated without any compensation to such holders. The Company intends to use the gross proceeds of the Private Placement for exploration of the Company's SAY, JJB and Silver Hope properties, and for general working capital purposes. The Company will use the gross proceeds from the issuance of FT Shares to incur "Canadian exploration expenses" and qualify as "flow-through mining expenditures", as such terms are defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada). Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, the Private Placement is being conducted pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions and in reliance on the Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption. The securities issued to purchasers in the Private Placement will not be subject to a hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws. There is an offering document related to the Private Placement that can be accessed under the Company's profile at and on the Company's website at Prospective investors should read this offering document before making an investment decision. The closing of the Private Placement is expected to occur on or about June 9, 2025 (the " Closing Date"). The closing of the Private Placement is subject to certain closing conditions, including the approval of the TSXV. The Company may pay finder's fees in cash and securities to certain arm's length finders engaged in connection with the Private Placement, subject to the approval of the TSXV. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements thereunder. About Finlay Minerals Ltd. Finlay is a TSXV company focused on exploration for base and precious metal deposits through the advancement of its ATTY, PIL, JJB, SAY and Silver Hope Properties; these properties host copper-gold porphyry and gold-silver epithermal targets within different porphyry districts of northern and central BC. Each property is located in areas of recent development and porphyry discoveries with the advantage of hosting the potential for new discoveries. Finlay trades under the symbol "FYL" on the TSXV and under the symbol "FYMNF" on the OTCQB. For further information and details, please visit the Company's website at On behalf of the Board of Directors, Robert F. Brown, Executive Chairman of the Board & Director Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Information: This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding, among others, the terms and completion of the Private Placement, raising the minimum and maximum amounts of the Private Placement, the payment of finder's fees and issuance of finder's securities, the anticipated closing date and the planned use of proceeds for the Private Placement. Although Finlay believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the ability to obtain regulatory approval for the Private Placement, the state of equity markets in Canada and other jurisdictions, market prices, exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. These forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions, the timing and receipt of regulatory and governmental approvals, the ability of Finlay and other parties to satisfy stock exchange and other regulatory requirements in a timely manner, the availability of financing for Finlay's proposed transactions and programs on reasonable terms, and the ability of third-party service providers to deliver services in a timely manner. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Finlay does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Detained South Sudanese opposition leader ousted amid party division
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Two weeks after South Sudanese government forces arrested the head of the country's main opposition party, the party voted Wednesday to replace him, signaling deepening divisions among the its leadership. Some Sudan People Liberation Movement-In-Opposition leaders loyal to Rick Machar, who remains under house arrest, skipped the meeting in which the country's minister of peacebuilding, Stephen Kuol Par, was named interim chair. Some Machar loyalists have fled the country. When asked if his appointment was a coup against Machar, Par said it wasn't. 'What we have done is to resolve this leadership crisis that has been created by the crisis that comes as a result of the detention of our chairman and the desertion of our other leaders like the deputy chair and the secretary general,' he said. Par appealed for the release of Machar and other senior SPLM-IO members who were detained following deadly violence in the country's north. 'This act of detention undermines the principles of peace and dialogue essential for our nation's recovery,' he said. The party on Tuesday cautioned its members not to attend Wednesday's meeting, accusing the meeting's organizers of being 'political brokers who have been suspended from the SPLM-IO party.' In a Wednesday post on Facebook, SPLM-IO spokesperson Lam Paul Gabriel called Par and those who did attend the meeting 'betrayers.' There were high hopes when oil-rich South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 after a long conflict. But the country slid into a civil war in December 2013 largely based on ethnic divisions when forces loyal to President Salva Kiir, an ethnic Dinka, battled those loyal to Machar, an ethnic Nuer. More than 400,000 people were killed in the war, which ended with a 2018 peace agreement that brought Kiir and Machar together in a unity government. Under the agreement, elections were supposed to be held in February 2023, but they were postponed until December 2024 — and again until 2026. The latest tensions stem from fighting in the country's north between government troops and a rebel militia, known as the White Army, which is widely believed to be allied with Machar, who serves as one of the country's vice presidents. Par's appointment as the SPLM-IO's interim chair comes two days after exiled party deputy Oyet Nathaniel suspended him and three other members, accusing them of fostering disunity and conspiring with Kiir to replace Machar. Par dismissed the suspension, calling it 'the joke of the year" and saying the party 'cannot be led or take orders from self-exiled leaders.' Despite fears that the recent violence, arrests and accusations could signal that South Sudan is teetering on the edge of a renewed civil war, some analysts say the change in SPLM-IO leadership may not necessarily scuttle the 2018 peace deal. Abraham Kuol Nyuon, dean of the graduate college at the University of Juba, said the peace deal could be implemented by anybody within the party, though he warned that internal divisions could also widen. 'The peace agreement will not collapse, but it will be shaking in the way that there will be suspension for those who are loyal to Machar and the supporters of Machar will then fight the system,' Kuol told The Associated Press. Kuol said the interim leaders should be able to convince the citizens and the international community why and by what principles they want the peace agreement to continue. South Sudan's political climate remains fragile after White Army overran and army base in the north and government troops responded with airstrikes. Government forces also staged two attacks on opposition forces' training barracks outside the capital, Juba.
