In September 2024, I became a certified Gottman therapist. The Gottman method of couples therapy is known globally and is based on decades of
While there is a lot of talk out there about ‘coronavirus anxiety’, it is important to acknowledge that we are also experiencing grief and loss daily at present. Loss of loved ones, loss of jobs and income, loss of events and gatherings, loss of social contact and loss of various things we can no longer
With the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19), more and more people are turning to online counselling. Therapy in the comfort of your own home can be a lot more appealing in terms of travel times and the current issues around social distancing due to COVID-19. Online therapy has actually been available for quite some time and
Do you want to be right or do you want to be together? I recently put together these tips for blended families to thrive: 1. The couple needs to come first. Some clients find this tip a bit shocking, but remember that your partner is best placed to soothe you and take care of you. This then
‘She doesn’t need to thank me’, ‘She knows I’m grateful for what she does’, ‘It feels embarrassing to say thank you to him’ and ‘Why should I have to say thanks?’ – these are all reflections that I have heard from clients when introducing gratitude as a powerfully effective tool to boost their relationships.
Since the outcome of a conversation is generally predicted by how the first three minutes go*, it makes sense to fine tune your communication skills. The harsh start up Often, the conversation tends to go this way: “You’re so lazy, you never unstack the dishwasher!” This is a harsh start up – you can guess
How many of us can identify with feeling perfectly fine until we start aimlessly scrolling our social media feeds? Suddenly we feel flat, unhappy and inadequate – and all in the space of a few minutes.
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