Why is it so hard to leave a toxic relationship?
Leaving a toxic or damaging relationship can be really difficult; but what is it that makes it so hard? While it can be clear to friends and family members that you are not doing well and the relationship has taken its toll on you, it is common to feel stuck when it comes to making […]
My top five best break up tips
If you’ve decided it’s over for good, these break up tips might be useful. This is something I get asked about a lot, so hopefully these will help you too 😊 Realise that breaking up is a form of grief/bereavement. Not only did you lose the person, you lost the life you thought you were […]
Naming it: grief is what you are feeling during coronavirus (COVID-19)
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 […]
When you break up but you can’t move on
A breakup can be debilitatingly painful, and often our preferred response is to try to get through it as quickly as possible.
Pregnancy loss – the loneliest grief
Social media was alive last week with the graphic images of a mother whale carrying her dead calf, as she grieved the loss of her baby. In contrast to that public display, we still have a long way to go in our society, when it comes to supporting women who lose babies.
“Is this it?” – the slug of the quarter life crisis
If you’re in your mid 20s-early 30s, you might recognise the feelings of insecurity, doubt and uncertainty associated with a quarter life crisis.
It’s over….now what?
It’s the time when you wish you had a real, live ‘fast forward button’ to push…the relationship has ended, and suddenly you’re on an emotional roller coaster…
FIFO relationships – the good, the bad and the ugly
Many families are living the FIFO (fly in, fly out) life style these days, and it presents numerous challenges, often taking a toll on all family members. But there are some ways it can be made easier too.
I’m pregnant, I should be happy….right?
A lot of people are unaware that depression or anxiety can strike during pregnancy. Indeed, most of the focus seems to be on the mental health of mothers after they have had their baby, more commonly known as post natal or post partum depression.
New mums reveal what they need most from new dads…
It can be difficult to adjust to the new roles we seem to be assigned when a baby comes along, or even knowing what those roles are.