Divorce is one of the most traumatic events we can go through. Once we have dealt with all the legal issues (this process can drag on for years in Ireland) we may begin to consider dating again. We may also consider dating while going through a divorce. But make sure you know all the legal… Read More Relationships After Divorce: Are You Ready To Date Again?
What are healthy boundaries? Healthy boundaries are made up of psychological, emotional or physical boundaries. They are a crucial component of self-care in all aspects of our lives. The two main types, physical and emotional, need to be strong in order to protect you from harm. They also need to protect your sense of self-esteem… Read More Setting Healthy Boundaries In A Relationship.
About one in eight men will be diagnosed with a mental illness compared with one in five women. But we believe that figure could be higher as men as less likely to seek help. Some common examples of mental illness include stress, depression, anxiety, OCD, PostNatal Depression in Dads, panic disorders, eating disorders. Yes guys… Read More Why Are Men Less Likely To Talk About Mental Health?
First off, this post isn’t about infertility, it is about making the choice & choosing to live child-free as a couple. I’m going to state up front I feel this is a personal choice for anyone. One you need to discuss early on in your relationship for it to work out for you as a… Read More Relationships: Choosing To Live Child-Free
As I said in previous blogs in this series (start here) it’s the teen’s job now to move away from you and become independent adults. They can present with bizarre and sometimes unpredictable behaviour. Some of this will be normal (and I hate this word “normal” as there is no such thing as normal) and… Read More Parenting Teens Part 4 Behaviour: What is typical & what’s not?
Please note that the previous blogs in this series already give you some techniques that you will find useful here. I didn’t want to repeat them below but check them out (Week 1 Week 2) for more details. How To Deal With The Negative Mindset. To help you dealing with, and help teens deal with, negativity… Read More Parenting Teens Part 3 Dealing With Negativity
Before We Begin. When I sat down to write this I ended up writing too much. So this is at present a 4 part series and I have to warn you this post is still long. I apologise in advance, but I would advise you to take your time in reading it. Maybe get a… Read More Parenting Teens Part 1
Understanding Why You Need To Rebuild Trust In Yourself Is Vital. Building trust in yourself is hard after any kind of abuse. This is something that requires patience with yourself and for you to purposefully go through the grieving process. Please realise you may have PTSD and to understand this. It is also important to… Read More Rebuilding Trust In Yourself
Honesty is they say the best policy and having honest communications leads to a healthy relationship. We all want what is best for our relationships no matter if it’s with colleagues, friends or family members. Today’s blog is all about improving communications with a partner, but the tips can be used in any relationship to… Read More Improving Communications In Relationships
Last week we discussed what Domestic Violence is and that it covers more than just physical abuse. It also includes emotional, financial and sexual abuse. Neither does DV care what level of education you have, nor how much money you have, your sexual orientation or gender. You can read that blog here. Today’s blog will… Read More Domestic Violence: What to do If I want to leave? How to help a friend?
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