Have you ever wondered why a work collegue or boss has you feeling like you’re dealing with a family member? It’s not as crazy as it sounds. In this episode of Psych for Life, I talk about: …and much more! …
Category: Psychotherapy
Secure Attachment Grows in Small Moments
Every little look, every quiet word, every shared smile between you and your partner is a thread in the tapestry of your connection. It’s the daily, gentle moments that build a secure attachment, not just the grand declarations. In the …
Words of Connection
Try sharing some appreciation today and let me know how you go Appreciation is a cornerstone of any strong and connected relationship. Expressing appreciation regularly not only makes your partner feel valued and loved but also strengthens the emotional bond …
You Don’t Have to be Fully Healed to Have a Fulfilling Relationship
Healing isn’t a prerequisite for love; it’s a journey you embark on together. You don’t have to be fully healed to find or nurture a fulfilling relationship. What matters is the commitment to grow, to learn, and to evolve as …
Isolation and Primal Panic
Addressing the shame that arises from anxious attachment requires a compassionate understanding of its roots and a gentle approach to self-exploration and healing. Therapy, particularly forms that focus on attachment and healing trauma, can be pivotal in helping you unpack …
Anger Deadens Desire
Unresolved anger will deaden desire. Unresolved anger will often happen when you are in a negative cycle in your relationship. If you would like to know more about your negative cycle, then you will love my FREE Track YOUR negative …
Seeing the Safer Parent Clearly
This is not about blaming the safer parent. This is about acknowledging a phase in the healing process where suddenly the rose-coloured glasses come off, and you see the safer parent for the human that they are. We need rose-coloured …
Managing a Parent’s Moods
Children should be free to be just that—children. They shouldn’t carry the weight of their parent’s emotions, learning to set aside their own feelings to maintain peace. This cycle teaches them to constantly read the room, striving to be the …
Kids Managing Parent’s Mood
When children have to manage their parent’s emotions, it creates a burden for the child. Being kids, they often set aside their own feelings and needs to maintain peace. They lose some of the carefree joy of being a child. …