Temperaments In Relationships
A temperament is that part of your personality that interacts with information in the world. You might also call it your ‘world view’. It is the way you think, the…
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 bitterness. These negative emotions can erode the foundation of love…
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 a long day. Wednesdays tend to be quite busy for…
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’? These are intricate dynamics of relationships, which specifically focus on…
RELATIONAL TRAUMA
Happy new year, dear readers! We are grateful for another year, a fresh start filled with many possibilities. Have you heard of ‘Relational trauma’? This is a term describes the…
THE PAIN IN HEALING
As Jessy walked into my office, she expressed a mix of anxiety and anticipation. At the age of 32, she was finally addressing the deep-seated childhood trauma that had haunted…
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. He’d had a particularly intense anger outburst that had caused…
OH, LOVE OF SELF!
I recall our very first session. She had booked a face to face individual counseling session set for a Tuesday morning. She arrived at the reception about 10minutes early, and…
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 that comes with many affairs. Unfortunately, these have to be…
THE ROOT OF ANGER
This month of September, I have been conducting group classes on childhood and parental wounds. One of the topics that we touched on in the highly interactive sessions, is ANGER.…