Helpful Blog Articles
Relationship Life-Cycle
Relationship Life-Cycle I had been explaining the Relationship Life-cycle to a client who has since requested I write this up so this information she could share it. I'll try to not make it too long and I trust you find it helpful. This is info I would love every couple considering entering or are in a committed relationship knew about Relationship Life-cycles.Cycles I often have couples come in for counselling who feel or describe their relationship as having stagnated (not a word they would use) or is all but over. In listening to many couples talk about their relationship what I often hear is they are experiencing a normal "relationship life-cycle junction" but they don't realise it....
Are you Compatible or Being Compliant?
Healthy V Abusive / Toxic Relationship If you are or you’ve ever been in an unhealthy or toxic relationship, you know how devastating the impact that experience has on your own self-esteem and how difficult it can be to break away from that kind of dysfunctional dynamic. This video will help you consider if you are prone to being "compliant" which has mistakenly led you to think you are compatible? Does your voice have a respected place in the relationship? Should you need further resources and counselling don't hesitate to message me. If you would like a checklist for "What is a Healthy Relationship" message me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn8Av478FHw
National Child Protection Week
National Child Protection Week Sept 1st - 7th Responding To Children And Young People Who Disclose Child Sexual Abuse Many children and young people won’t disclose child sexual abuse until later in their life. However some things make it more likely that a child or young person may tell about sexual abuse earlier. This includes: If they trust the person; If they feel comfortable with the person; If they feel they are in a safe environment; I f they think this person will understand them; If they feel this person will believe them; If they know they won’t get into trouble; If they have the understanding that what is happening is wrong and not their fault; If they believe their future is...
How to Support those who are Grieving
Do you have a friend who is grieving Do you have a friend who is grieving and if you’re like most people, you’re never sure what to do or say when faced with someone’s pain and grief. Want more on how to help a grieving friend? https://www.refugeingrief.com/helper-overview/ Want support for yourself as you live through a life you didn’t ask for, but is here nonetheless? https://www.refugeingrief.com/life-gone-sideways/ Be sure to spread this comic around your friends. Helping people get better at giving support is going to take a team effort.