All healthy relationships include doses of conflict. The trick to maintaining a strong relationship isn't to avoid conflict but to manage a conflict discussion in constructive ways, resolve your relationship issues with the help of the"Gottman 4 horsemen," and bring you and your partner together rather than pull you apart. Key takeaways: the … [Read more...] about How the “Gottman 4 Horsemen” Could Save Your Relationship from Divorce
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Workplace Relationships: Effective Communication Styles in the Workplace
I recently had the honour of writing for Her Business blog on the topic of workplace relationships. Her Business is the leading online resource for women business owners and entrepreneurs in Australia. Their blog has won numerous awards, including the winner of the 2013 Best Australian Blogs Competition in the business category and … [Read more...] about Workplace Relationships: Effective Communication Styles in the Workplace
This One Simple Communication Skill Could Save Your Relationship
I attended a week-long silent retreat recently and learned a wonderful mindfulness communication skill that could benefit all couples.* What I just love about this technique is the simplicity of the process. Wherever you are in your relationship, whether you're at the beginning and experiencing romantic love, or perhaps you've been together a … [Read more...] about This One Simple Communication Skill Could Save Your Relationship
What Classical Music and Successful Relationships Have in Common
Classical music and relationships have a lot in common. Believe it or not, I was a classical musician for close to 20 years before I became a full-time relationship counsellor. I was a trumpet player and performed opera and symphonic music with Australian and international orchestras and managed to see a lot of the world on musical … [Read more...] about What Classical Music and Successful Relationships Have in Common