Relationships

Relationships can bring us some of life's greatest joys but they can also activate deep fears & insecurities. For some, closeness feels comforting & reassuring. For others, connection can come with ongoing worries about being rejected, abandoned, or not being enough. You might find yourself needing frequent reassurance from your partner, feeling unsettled when they do not respond quickly, or overthinking small changes in their tone or behaviour. You may understand logically t

Relationships are an integral part of being human, they can provide us with connection, joy, support & a sense of belonging. Yet, most of us have found relationships challenging too. They can often be filled with misunderstandings, stress, & conflict. We often have assumptions about what healthy relationships should look like, for example many of us assume the "right" relationships will be effortless, intuitive & always conflict free. Yet, according to Dr. John Gottman's res

At some point in our lives we will need to have a difficult conversation, whether it be with our colleagues, our friends, or our family. Many of us put these off, maybe because of fear of confrontation or worries about making things worse. Sometimes we have tried to have these conversations, but things have gone awry so we now have less faith in our ability to try again. Unfortunately, difficult conversations are a fact of life. So we can either avoid them & thus ignore impor

Ever notice how communication can feel surprisingly hard sometimes, especially when intense emotions are involved? You might go in to the conversation with the right intention, but the way something comes out lands very differently to how you hoped & quite quickly the conversation may become derailed. As mentioned in our blog post about communication styles, one small shift that can make a big difference is learning how to use "I" statements effectively. At their core, "I" st

Boundaries have been a popular topic of conversation of late around mental health, relationships & self care. Yet, many people still feel unsure about what boundaries are or how we can set them effectively. For some, boundaries can feel really uncomfortable, selfish or unnecessarily confrontational. Others may confuse boundaries with rules, ultimatums or ways to control others. It is really important for us to understand what a healthy boundary is & what it isn't as healthy b