by Sally | Apr 11, 2022 | Couples & Relationships, EFT, General, Mental Health
Roughly 25% of us relate in what is known as an avoidant attachment style. According to attachment theory (for more on this, please see previous post: What is Anxious Attachment?), we all need to feel accepted, loved and cared for, and it is as vital as food and... 
by Sally | Mar 14, 2022 | Anxiety, Couples & Relationships, EFT, General
The foundations of the model (EFT: Emotionally Focused Therapy) I use in my work is based on attachment theory. So let’s start by exploring a bit about attachment. Psychologists John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth first developed attachment theory in the 1950s and 1960s.... 
by Sally | Sep 13, 2021 | General
We seem to live in a society that rewards a particular type of courage and bravery — for example, running into a burning building to save lives. Of course, this act is incredibly courageous. However, I would argue that there is a lack of appreciation for the bravery... 
by Sally | Feb 22, 2021 | General
Being a stay-at-home parent can be very rewarding, but also incredibly challenging. There can be guilt about not bringing home a paycheck combined with significant loneliness and boredom. Below are three emotional challenges that can come along with being a parent... 
by Sally | Dec 28, 2020 | General
Fatherhood is more than providing food and shelter. Fatherhood is the presence of strength, wisdom and love in your child’s life. Many dads struggle to be involved with their child’s life for many reasons. Outdated ideas of specific parenting gender roles... 
by Sally | Dec 21, 2020 | General
Spending time with family can be a soup of emotions. While there is often strong love and a comfortable feeling of familiarity, there can also be dynamics that may leave you feeling pretty overwhelmed. For example, it might be that your family treat you like the...
