According to experts, emotional abuse has reached epidemic proportions. Though hard statistics are elusive, experts say as many as two-thirds of couples experience emotional abuse. And despite the prevalence in everyday life, few of us recognise it, identify it, or do anything about it. What exactly is emotional abuse? Emotional abuse is defined as behaviour…
Overcoming Jealousy
Jealousy is a feeling that most of us will have experienced at some point in our lives. For the majority of us, these feelings will pass quickly and without any real harm. Sometimes, though jealousy can get out of hand and destroy relationships. Think back, there may have been a time as a child when…
How to Have More Self Belief
Do you lack motivation to move forward because you always find yourself filled with self doubt? Do you find it difficult to make the simplest decisions because of the fear of being wrong? Self belief is like a shot of optimism to our hearts. It allows us to feel comfortable popping to the shops…
Put the spark back into your relatioship
We’re all GUILTY – Once the first flush of romance has passed, all relationships lose their sparkle and passion and if you don’t do something about it, you can easily become strangers and problems can surface. A relationship, like anything else you want to last, requires attention, work and regular maintenance. Imagine buying a car,…
Helping Children Cope with Divorce
It is estimated that one in four children experience divorce before they reach the age of 16. There is no magic word that will help children adjust perfectly to divorce, but, there is lots of help available. Many families manage the rollercoaster of feelings and emotions and children adjust to their changing family over time,…