Care and Repair: the staple of a loving relationship
March 11, 2019Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. Prioritising caring for our lover will speed repair and strengthen bonds
When a Child dies- When a sibling dies
When a child or sibling dies, the whole family is altered forever.
A Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counselling (PACT)
We are born with a brain that is wired to attach, to seek comfort, and safety. As an animal the best way we can survive is in numbers. If there is a strong attachment to another (e.g. parent/caregiver) and they…
Counselling before and after the birth of a child.
Welcoming a baby can be the most heart opening life changing experience. However, the first two years can also be one of the most stressful times for a couple and their relationship. The Relationship Research Institute says that within the…
Being the black sheep of the family, blessing or a curse?
I often sit with people who are struggling with being the black sheep of their family. We are wired to attach. We need to know we belong, that we are part of a tribe. This will ensure our survival individually…
