All relationships have their ups and downs. We may not have learnt how to communicate in a healthy manner as children or deal with conflict appropriately. We may have learnt to stay quiet for the sake of peace or that our opinions, feelings, needs, etc., were not as valid as other’s opinions, etc. But we can learn good… Read More Steps To Healthy Conflict Resolution.
Why Do We Enable Others? Do you ever find yourself doing the same thing you swore you wouldn’t do for someone? Saying yes when you meant no? Then feeling really annoyed at yourself and the other person, only to then feel guilty for feeling annoyed? You’re not alone, we can all get stuck enabling someone… Read More 1 Key Element That Can Keep Us Stuck Enabling Others.
What Are Grounding Exercises? Grounding exercises can help us when we are feeling overwhelmed by unwanted thoughts, memories (including flashbacks) and feelings associated with anxiety and trauma. You can also use them if you are triggered by stress. Grounding exercises can help to re-center and calm the body and mind. They can help us to… Read More A Grounding Exercise You Might Find Useful.
Those of us who have become obsessed with trying to control everything around us may not realize we are doing it. So our first step as always is to recognise we are doing using this type of behaviour. We can liken this type of behaviour as trying to use our body to hold back floodwaters.… Read More 4 Key Tips To Letting Go Of Controlling Behaviour.
Coercive control is a type of abuse in which there is a consistent pattern of controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour. It is often associated with emotional abuse, but can also cover physical, financial and sexual abuse by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife or ex. Coercive control is when a person uses ‘coercion’ or manipulation to control… Read More What Is Coercive Control In An Intimate Relationship?
Last week I talked about taking a step back and recognize our own thought patterns. We began by using our journal to identify which thought patterns affect us. When we recognize our thought patterns we can then challenge each of these. So each time you notice one when completely your journal please do take the… Read More 1 Tip To Help Challenge Your Negative Thinking.
We all need to have the proper support system in place. I don’t care how independent you think you might be, you still need the support of solid, positive people. People you know you can count on. But what does that support system look like? Put Appropriate Supports In Place To Help You. Everyone needs… Read More Surround Yourself With The Proper Support System.
What Is Domestic Violence? Every couple has arguments and disagreements them from time to time. But when you begin to feel afraid of your partner and what they could do then this could be a sign of domestic violence. Domestic violence can happen to anyone, no matter who you are. It doesn’t matter what your… Read More What Are The Warning Signs Of Domestic Violence?
If you have been feeling off-kilter, un-centred, unbalanced, then I think you’ll find that you are no longer being your true self. Being who we truly are is important, no matter what others have to say. That’s just their opinion and like you, they are entitled to it. But this is your life and you… Read More One Reason Why You Might Be Feeling Off Centre?
Whatever is on our mind can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Over time our mind can become cluttered with different things that continue to drag us down. They zap our energy and slow us down. Getting things out of our head and on paper will help raise our awareness of the issues that are holding us… Read More What Is On Your Mind?
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