In my work as a relationship counsellor, I see many frustrated and lonely singles who are looking for a way to meet someone they can fall in love with and start a long-term relationship. Many of these singles have been on their own for quite a while- sometimes many years. And out of this experience of extended singledom can come feelings of … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Give Your Single Life a Spring Clean
Blog
Does Your Relationship Need a Digital Detox?
Your phone may be having a negative impact on your relationship. On a recent holiday to Canada, I visited the beautiful Whistler in British Columbia and decided to take the 'peak-to-peak' Gondola, which is the world's longest free-span Gondola. It was a spectacular ride with incredible scenery, but what I found shocking is there was a couple on … [Read more...] about Does Your Relationship Need a Digital Detox?
How to Improve Your Relationship by Exposing Stress
This guest post is by Jacqueline Stone of Jacqueline Stone & Associates. When a client tells me about an upsetting time with their partner, a funny thing can happen. At first, they are clearly distressed as they describe the arguments they have had over the past week. They feel furious and hurt. They tell me of the verbal attacks they … [Read more...] about How to Improve Your Relationship by Exposing Stress
Conflict Resolution: Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace [Audio]
I was recently interviewed by Ken Burgin of Profitable Hospitality for his podcast on all issues related to the hospitality industry. Ken wanted to find out about effective ways of dealing with conflict in the workplace. The hospitality industry is one workplace where people work closely together for long periods of time and under stressful … [Read more...] about Conflict Resolution: Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace [Audio]
Relationships on Facebook: How the Social Media Giant is Changing the Way We Relate
Do you remember what life was like before Facebook? It's hard to remember right? Because Facebook has infiltrated almost every aspect of our online behaviour and our real-time relationships. As a relationship therapist, I've certainly noticed how Facebook makes its way into the lives of my clients. There's not a week that goes by where a client … [Read more...] about Relationships on Facebook: How the Social Media Giant is Changing the Way We Relate
The 5 Biggest Losing Strategies Used by Couples
Relationships don’t come with manuals and the training that most of us get is from those around us as we are growing up. Rightly or wrongly we learn our coping strategies and how to get what we want from our relationships by absorbing the behaviour of those closest to us in our formative years, and more often than not without even being conscious … [Read more...] about The 5 Biggest Losing Strategies Used by Couples
Mindfulness for Couples: How to Cultivate Compassion, Insight and Empathy for Those You Love
Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. It also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future How do you use … [Read more...] about Mindfulness for Couples: How to Cultivate Compassion, Insight and Empathy for Those You Love
Getting a Divorce? How to Divorce with Your Pride and Dignity Intact
The high-profile divorce announced yesterday of Rupert Murdoch and his third wife Wendi Deng Murdoch has apparently shocked those closest to the couple. The couple have been together for 14 years and have 2 young children together, Grace, 11, and Chloe, 9. What's also being reported is their close friends had no idea they were having any marital … [Read more...] about Getting a Divorce? How to Divorce with Your Pride and Dignity Intact
How to Complain Constructively to Your Partner [Video]
I just love this video on how to complain constructively to your partner. It's so simple, it's brilliant. And anyone can do this. Terry Real is the author of the bestseller The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Know to Make Love Work and a relationship expert that is in high demand with the international media for his commentary on … [Read more...] about How to Complain Constructively to Your Partner [Video]
The Top 10 Relationship Self-Help Books
've read so many self-help books on relationships over the years that I've found inspirational. So I thought it was about time I collated my top 10 list. I just love it when I read a book on relationships that really challenges my thinking about romantic relationships and, more importantly, helps me improve my own relationship and the … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Relationship Self-Help Books