I don’t think anyone will be surprised to read that humans need gentle touch and social connections to enhance our mental health. Despite this seeming to be common knowledge, researchers have now proven the value […]
Some people would say that it isn’t hard to find oneself, you need only look down or find a mirror, however, that is all purely superficial. The term “finding oneself” means an individual has cut […]
One of the first questions I ask my relationship Counselling clients is about their take on who they have had as relationship role models. Growing up, were there any relationships that they observed as being […]
If you were to travel to a faraway country where English was not the main language, let’s say Sweden for example, before you left on your trip you’d likely be prepared for the different communication […]
No two couples are the same, no two families are perfectly alike, but in working with a huge number of couples over the years you start to see some common similarities. Common themes that come […]
“So here I am, a confirmed bachelor, and likely to remain so.” So go the words of Professor Henry Higgins in the classic film, My Fair Lady. I recently watched this film again, the first […]
The old saying goes that beauty is only skin deep. I’m also reminded of the lyrics from the Robert Palmer song “Doctor, Doctor” – A pretty face don’t make no pretty heart. Aside from the […]
There are times when I see the ‘Right Fighter’ in my Relationship Counselling work, sadly it’s a trait that rarely leads to good outcomes for the person. What is a right fighter? Well, these people […]
I cannot understate the importance of safety and the dangerous effects of stress on human mental health and the impacts on the health of our interpersonal relationships. No matter who you are and what you’ve […]
Enmeshment is one of those words that has come into the public domain in recent years, however, I think sometimes people aren’t entirely aware of what it is in interpersonal relationships. In the book Family […]
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