Improving your mental health through Acceptance
Acceptance is a powerful tool for improving mental health because it helps reduce stress, anxiety, and emotional suffering. Instead of resisting difficult emotions, experiences, or …
“I” vs “You” Statements
Couples often ask me in sessions, “How can we stop fighting?”. The truth is – you can’t. Arguing is a natural and normal part of …
Tips to keep the passion alive in your relationship.
Keeping passion alive in a relationship requires intentional effort, communication, and emotional connection. Here are some key strategies to maintain and reignite passion in your …
The pitfalls of being a People Pleaser.
Being a people pleaser can seem harmless or even admirable because it often comes from a place of kindness and a desire to help others. …
Identifying the deeper emotions that lie under anger in a relationship
Anger in a relationship often masks deeper, more vulnerable emotions. Recognizing these underlying emotions can help couples understand the root causes of conflicts and lead …
Tips for good communication in your marriage.
Good communication is essential for a strong and healthy marriage. Here are some practical tips to foster better communication: 1. Practice Active Listening 2. Use …
Understanding and Surviving Infidelity
Infidelity, the breach of trust and commitment in a relationship, is one of the most devastating challenges couples can face. It can shatter the foundation …
The Four Horsemen: Key Predictors of a Relationship Breakdown
John Gottman, a renowned psychologist, introduced the concept of the “Four Horsemen ofthe Apocalypse” in the context of relationships. These four behaviours, which he identifiedthrough …
Understanding Couples Counselling: A Path to Healthier Relationships
Couples counselling, also known as marriage or relationship counselling, is a therapeuticprocess aimed at helping partners navigate challenges in their relationship. Whether a coupleis married, …
The Concept of Failure…
Since childhood, we are seemingly told that there are two pathways in life – one of “success” and one of “failure”. If we study hard, …
Our Dreams, Their Dreams
There is an old saying that parents vicariously live out their dreams through their children. The hidden unrealized aspirations of being a doctor, engineer, or …