Category Relationships
How gratitude can change your life
Gratitude is an emotion where you appreciate what you have. However, in today’s society it’s really easy to get caught up in wanting what everyone else has – to lose track of what we have and instead focus on what…
5 reasons a break up might just be the best thing that’s ever happened to you.
No, I’m not kidding. If you are about to make the break or have already have done so, whether you instigated it, it was mutual or you never saw it coming, this could possibly be the best thing that has…
Discover how re-connecting with your values can help you create greater meaning in your life and reduce stress.
Have you ever noticed how uncomfortable you can sometimes feel when things are happening around you that don’t align with your personal values and morals? This might be if a school friend or work colleague is spoken to in an…
Is there strength in vulnerability?
In my clinical work with couples, I hear a lot of “attack/defend” style conversations. You know how these go. We all have them, sometimes. And some of us have them—alas, President Trump—almost all of the time. They tend to go…
How to take care of yourself when caring for another: Supporting a loved one through end of life care
Supporting a loved one, whether family or friend, during their end of life care can be the most difficult, but also the most generous of gifts a person can give. In order to provide our loved ones with the emotional…
How could writing your own Eulogy help you live the life you want right now?
Yes, it’s that time of year when we are in holiday mode or contemplating returning to work and considering how to set about making changes in our lives to make the new year count. For those who missed my last…
Do New Year’s Resolutions actually help us achieve a content and fulfilling life?
Do New Years Resolutions actually work? No doubt right now I’m guessing you are tempted, like many of us to set some New Years resolutions to ensure 2017 is a much better year. I don’t know about you but I…
Christmas Day checklist for family get-togethers
It’s that time of year again and only 1-2 weeks away from Christmas. Whether you’re keenly looking forward to excited faces and squeals of delight by children on Christmas morning OR Dreading every second of the day until the Christmas…
Relationship boundaries: What are they? And how do I create healthy boundaries?
Boundaries in relationships are a bit like the borders of our states they essentially define where one person ends and the next person begins. Imagine a chalk line drawn on the ground between you and another person: everything on your…
How can I help my anxious child?
Most people will experience some anxiety, stress or fear at some stage, this includes children. Our lifestyles are busy, and our children do their best to keep up. People often ask me why their child may be feeling anxious. Think…
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