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Feeling Overwhelmed by Dating
Online dating is now used by many of us looking for relationship connections. It can be easy to get overwhelmed by the process. There is great diversity in what individuals are looking for who are using online dating services. It can be essential to be clear about the...
Signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Mothers
A heavy diet, The Great Depression, and jumbo prawns are all examples of oxymorons that are in frequent use. These terms, characterised by two conflicting ideas being presented side by side, are sometimes humorous. In other instances, such as that of the narcissistic...
Myths about Infidelity Part 2
In this post, I am going to explore some myths that I often hear from my clients around issues of infidelity. The person who had an affair was not in love with their spouse. While some people may look for physical intimacy outside of a committed relationship because...
Coping with a Loved One’s Serious Illness
When a serious illness strikes a family, everyone’s life is thrown into turmoil. Whether the illness is chronic or acute, no one can really prepare you for the responsibility of caregiving and the emotions that go with it. Unfortunately, as we throw ourselves into...
Can an open relationship work for you?
An open relationship is not on everyone’s radar. However, many couples are either curious, interested or wanting to open their relationship. Open relationships are indeed not a solution for a failing relationship. There is a lot to navigate when it comes to this...
Navigating Infidelity: Rebuilding Trust in Relationships
Overcoming Betrayal and Restoring Connection First and foremost, it's essential to acknowledge that you're not navigating this journey alone. There are myriad reasons individuals engage in affairs, yet the motivations to preserve existing relationships are...
Is Social Media Affecting your Mental Health?
When a serious illness strikes a family, everyone’s life is thrown into turmoil. Whether the illness is chronic or acute, no one can really prepare you for the responsibility of caregiving and the emotions that go with it. Unfortunately, as we throw ourselves into...
The Impact of Grief on Relationships
Coping with Grief and the Impact on Relationships The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most painful experiences. The shock of their passing, coupled with the finality of their death, can feel overwhelming. Mourning the death of someone close to you is a deeply...
Managing Health Anxiety: Understanding and Coping with the Fear of IllnessAnxiety and Physical Illness
Health anxiety, often referred to as hypochondria, is a condition where a person becomes excessively worried about their health, frequently fearing they have a serious illness, despite medical reassurance to the contrary. The distress caused by health anxiety can be...
Chronic Illness & Depression
What is a chronic illness? A chronic illness is a physical illness that lasts for an extended period and usually cannot be completely cured. Examples of chronic illnesses include diabetes, cancer, heart disease, arthritis, kidney disease, HIV/AIDS, lupus, and multiple...
5 Suggestions for CGrief at Work
Losing a loved one is one of the most painful tragedies that humans endure. The impact of this loss is usually crushing, and in the aftermath of bereavement, we often feel like we have no control over anything. Grief is a natural response to loss. It's perfectly...
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Anxiety
It’s rare that any of us will get through life without experiencing anxiety at some point. But some people have the burden of dealing with anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it’s over something big or insignificant, anxiety stops us from living a normal life full of...
How to Deal with Infidelity in a Relationship
Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity: A Guide for Couples Infidelity can be one of the most painful and difficult challenges a relationship can face. When one partner breaks the promise of faithfulness, the trust that once existed is shattered. If you’ve discovered that...
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that typically occurs after individuals have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a serious accident, natural disaster, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault....
5 Signs That You Might be Struggling with Anxiety
It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. Perhaps you get a bit nervous speaking in front of people or going on a job interview. But for some people, anxiety becomes a frequent and forceful occurrence that completely takes over their lives. Since anxiety comes in...