“My Marriage is in trouble – What should I do?” Are you waking up firmly connected with a sinking feeling that your marriage is in real danger? If so, I’m sure you are aware that you’re not alone.  Each year, countless individuals find themselves lying awake, staring at the ceiling in the dead of night, wrestling with the realisation that while on paper, their life […]
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Coping With Chronic Anxiety in a Family In the dance of family dynamics, emotions are felt and shared, often mirroring the game of hot potato. Anxiety, like a scorching hot potato, is tossed from one family member to another. No one wants to hold it for long, yet it keeps getting passed around, increasing in temperature with each toss. This metaphor illustrates […]
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From Fusion to Freedom When it comes to family, the line between close-knit relationships and overly intertwined emotional states can sometimes blur, creating a phenomenon known as emotional fusion. This concept, while less talked about, plays a crucial role in the functioning of family units and the individuality of its members. Like many, Alex grew up in a family […]
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Navigating Our Primal Reactions In a time when division and discord are prevalent, it has become increasingly clear that our reactions to differing opinions often go beyond mere disagreement. The root of such intense responses lies deep within our evolutionary history. Our brains are equipped with a threat response system designed to protect us from danger, a system that […]
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Divorce Alert: Most Couples Misdiagnose Their Problems The majority of couples in crisis are trying to solve the wrong problem in their marriage, and it’s leading them into an unnecessary divorce. In today’s post, you will find three common examples. I have found that clients are time-poor and need to know quickly if they have been trying to fix the wrong problem […]
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