Blog – GRACE KARIUKI

Resolving resentment and bitterness in long-term relationships

Long-term relationships are beautiful, and can be an adventure for both parties. However, they can also harbour hidden resentments and...

Effective Conflict Management in Relationships

Conflict is an unavoidable part of any relationship. The presence of conflict is not what threatens a relationship per se,...

Relationship building skill sets – ACTIVE LISTENING

In my line of work as a marriage and family therapist, one of the things that I often witness is...

The grieving family, healed.

It was one of those laid-back Wednesday evenings. I was unwinding at home with a mug of hot soup, after...

The Four Horsemen of Relationships

We often hear about the four horsemen of the apocalypse. But have you heard about ‘The Four Horsemen of Relationships’?...

RELATIONAL TRAUMA

Happy new year, dear readers! We are grateful for another year, a fresh start filled with many possibilities. Have you...

THE PAIN IN HEALING

As Jessy walked into my office, she expressed a mix of anxiety and anticipation. At the age of 32, she...

Dear Younger Me…

Dear younger me…..(pause) What do I tell her? What do I tell the bright-eyed girl back in the village, whose...

THE SILENT STRUGGLE

The Silent Struggle: Unveiling the Importance of Mental Health for Men. In a world where stoicism and resilience are often...

FROM RAGE TO RESTRAINT

Jude was what I’d call a ‘silent follower’ of my online content. He messaged me on Facebook one Sunday afternoon....

OH, LOVE OF SELF!

I recall our very first session. She had booked a face to face individual counseling session set for a Tuesday...

TEENS – WHY COUNSELING COUNTS

The teenage years can be tumultuous, confusing, and stressful. In this stage of their lives, they are navigating the challenges...

THE BEST KIND OF AFFAIR

A romantic and emotionally intense relationship - that’s what an affair is described as. There is an excitement and passion...

THE ROOT OF ANGER

This month of September, I have been conducting group classes on childhood and parental wounds. One of the topics that...

DADDY ISSUES

Picture this: A six year old girl who loves to act, sing, and day dream. She is casted into the...

The Good Husband

As a man, if you are desiring to get into a relationship, there are a few things that you need...

Journaling – a right to write.

Imagine having a personal therapist who is not only available 24/7, but who is also free of charge! That sounds...

I want my JOY back!

How to silence the negative thoughts that are robbing you of joy Did you know that each time you...

Our thoughts

Cognitive restructuring: Your ideal guide to reframing your thought patterns. Your brain is not always right! In fact, you should...

Setting yourself on fire….to keep others warm

In my line of work, I have come across many cases of what may at face value be confused for...