When you’re critical of your partner, what’s really going on underneath? It’s rarely just about the surface issues. Often, it’s a deeper call for connection, understanding, or reassurance. Swipe through to discover common underlying feelings that might be driving your …
Couple Conversations
Conversations with the people closest to us can sometimes be the most difficult. This structured approach can help you navigate your conversations with more empathy and understanding, fostering a stronger emotional connection, which can be the foundation of a …
Never Trust a Thought That Occurs to You Indoors
I grew up walking. Mostly because my elderly father insisted on it. He believed if you stopped walking and moving, that was the end. He lived to be 91, so maybe he was right. Walking is by far my favourite …
Breaking the Pursuer-Withdrawer Cycle
Do you find yourself chasing while your partner pulls away? Or perhaps you’re the one retreating when emotions feel overwhelming? This pattern—the Pursuer-Withdrawer Cycle—is one of the most common relationship dynamics keeping couples stuck and disconnected. Healing begins with awareness. …
Somatic Therapy Attachment Certificate
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Why Do I Always Need to Fix Things Immediately After an Argument?
Do you feel an overwhelming urgency to fix things right after a disagreement? Does the silence feel unbearable, like something terrible will happen if you don’t resolve it right away? In this episode of Psychotherapy Central, we explore the deep-rooted …
What Is Inner Child Work?
Inner Child work is part of many research-based psychotherapeutic models, including Transactional Analysis, internal family systems, EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, schema therapy and narrative therapy. The reason why it is part of so many therapies is that it WORKS. We all …
Working with Your Inner Child
Over the years, I have spent time getting to know all the parts of my inner child at many different ages. Each age holds new gems of self-discovery and power that have been locked away. What lights up your …
What is the inner child?
Children are born explorers. Their creativity isn’t just for fun—it’s how they make sense of the world. Every new sound, texture, and experience sparks curiosity. They reach, taste, listen, and play their way through life, learning as they go. But …