We all dream of eternal happiness and are constantly measuring our happiness by comparing our relationships to what our ideal relationship expectations are.― Albert Camus once said“You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.”So what can …
Arguments are bound to happen in any relationship. Even if you are a new couple, you will someday eventually have your first argument. Though arguing is a normal part of any relationship, how and where you argue as well as how you recover and reconnect, can make or break your relationship. When repairing your relationship …
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With the global financial crisis at our door, the time has come for us to focus on our relationships more than ever. Here are my Six ways to ensure your relationship will survive financial difficulties. Have you heard the saying that love goes out the door when money disappears? I often hear from clients when …
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In relationships, we feel emotionally reactive or triggered by something our partner does or says. Emotional triggers can develop from our insecurities or when someone hurt us in the past. It can be a problem when we react emotionally instead of staying calm and communicating exactly why we are feeling triggered. Here are the Top …
Ten triggers I see most as a Couple’s Therapist. Read More »
Before I start describing some grounding techniques let’s talk about why grounding works and the science behind it. Does GROUNDING help for anxiety? When we start to think about something stressful, our amygdala, a section of the brain located in the temporal lobe, goes into action. The amygdala, simply put, is the part of our …
Imagining your child to be anything other than happy is a daunting and terrifying notion for every parent. However, during the pandemic and its aftermath, this will have become a reality for most in one form or another. This blog will explore the effects of the pandemic on children’s mental health. “In February 2021, Radio 4’s …
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Your mindset is a powerful thing. If mistreated, it can create negative thoughts and feelings. This may leave you unhappy and full of anxiety or depressive feelings. Last year was a challenging year, but it’s in the past now so we need to try our best to stop dwelling on it. Despite its rocky start, …
Tips to Handle Christmas Stresses and Make the Holidays Enjoyable Christmas time can certainly be the most wonderful time of the year; however, it can also be very stressful. Some people may have financial worries, with the added pressure of having to buy presents and food for the occasion. For others, it may be the social …
12 Ways to Re-Fill Your Motivation Cup Life naturally has its ups and downs, and it can certainly be demanding. We all have our own concoctions of plates to juggle, as well as the demands of people in our life, which will in turn drain energy from us. That’s why it is really important to …
Imposter Syndrome; What is it? How Can You Overcome it? Imposter syndrome is a common experience which many individuals will struggle with. However, just because it is common, it doesn’t mean that this is any less overwhelming, daunting and extremely difficult to deal with on a daily basis. Below we will be exploring imposter syndrome; what …
