Many folks who undergo couples counselling sessions, particularly on their first visit, may feel intimidated, awkward or indeed, stuck. It’s tough to talk about yourself and your inner issues and it can be even harder to talk about them in front of your partner,...
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse whereby the perpetrator inflicts psychological manipulation that makes the recipient question their feelings, instincts, and even their sanity. It is a serious form of domestic abuse and it is used by both men and women who...
Relationship conflict is bound to arise during the diagnosis and ongoing treatment of cancer, as emotions will be very raw. Managing it will be tricky, as it’s likely that this situation is new to all of those who are involved, including yourself and your loved ones....
Relationships and cancer. Seeing these two words side by side can immediately cause a visceral reaction. It can flood us with fear and anxiety. We often wonder how our many and varied relationships will fare in the face of a cancer diagnosis, and it is normal to do...
Couples Conflict. I’m guessing right about now, after goodness knows how many weeks we’ve been in Covid-19 Lockdown, this is a term many households are familiar with. So, how do we deal with it? Below are a few top line techniques I employ in my Couples...
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