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 secure …
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The More Assertive You Become, The Less Resentful You Will Feel.
So many people ask me, “How do I become more assertive?” Being assertive involves facing your fears—whether it’s the fear of rejection, being laughed at, or dismissed. Remember, the more assertive you become, the less resentful you will feel. It’s …
Mind Love Podcast
Ever notice how certain emotional patterns are like weeds in a garden? They keep cropping up, no matter how many times you think you’ve pulled them out. What if I told you that you might be accidentally perpetuating these patterns …
The Anxious Avoidant DynamicHow communication gets complicatedThe Anxious Avoidant Dynamic
The Anxious / Avoidant Dynamic and how communication can get complicated.
Tell Your Family History
When things are a family secret, other members of the family often know that something isn’t right. When the secret is revealed, there is often a sense of ‘Ah…now so much in my life makes sense!’ When a member of …
Inner Critic
The aim with the inner critic is to befriend it rather than try to eradicate it. Most of us have tried to eliminate it, and it is still there, so clearly, that doesn’t work. What does work is to turn …
The Difference Between Sexual Attraction & Romantic Attraction
“When you feel sexual attraction, your body is responding to the person with an inner yes,” Nurick explains. It’s a purely physical desire that does not require emotional closeness. But, when you feel romantic attraction, Nurick says, “Your heart is …
Help Your Therapist
Being in therapy is about forming a relationship based on trust and honesty. The relationship is a safe space to practice being vulnerable, honest and open. If you know there is something big you want to share but don’t …
The Fear of Being Stigmatised
There is still a stigma attached to seeing a therapist. Really? In the year 2024? Yes! There is still a negative stigma that says: People come to therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes, they come to gain some perspective, increase …
Signs Therapy Could Be Useful
It is time to end the stigma of mental health and get support when you need it. You deserve to be supported wherever you are at. As humans, we are social creatures. We were never meant to have it all …