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What does Valentine’s Day mean to you and your partner?
Whether you love the romance of Valentine’s Day or you abhor the commercialism, understanding what it means to your partner can help you celebrate this day in a way that’s meaningful to you both. Where did Valentine’s Day come from? Historically many early...
Book Review: Into the Magic Shop by James Doty
Sometimes a story takes a hold of your imagination and makes new ideas possible. James Doty does this with his 2016 book “Into the Magic Shop”. It’s the journey of an underprivileged boy overcoming a multitude of challenges to become a neurosurgeon, entrepreneur,...
Online Couples Therapy – How to Make it Work For You
When conflict in your relationship is pushing you apart, take the time to learn new ways to be heard and understood in a safe, supported environment. Yes, you can do it online, from the comfort of your lounge room, even after you’ve put the kids to bed.
Finding what’s meaningful in a bittersweet Mothers’ Day
When we understand what really matters, then we can focus on that and try to bring more meaning into our lives. Mothers' Day can be bittersweet for many people There are those of us who mourn a loved and lost mother or child. Some of us mourn the child we...
Can I still see my therapist during isolation? Does Telehealth work?
What is telehealth? Is it just on the phone? Can I use video? Your Mental Health isolation questions answered and more The New Normal / Life in Iso We are now a month into the Covid-19 pandemic in Australia and we are getting used to the ‘new normal’ – working from...
Essential reading to increase knowledge and understanding of abusive behaviours in relationships – Know the red flags and warning signs
We welcome guest contributor psychologist Voula Antoniadis, Psychologist © 2020 Adelaide SA, to share her expertise on family violence. I regularly see a lack of understanding regarding domestic violence and abuse and I spend a lot of time using a psycho-educational...
Rekindle Romance with a Kiss
You may have heard a “six second kiss is a kiss worth coming home to.” So says Dr John Gottman award winning researcher, author and expert on relationships. What does he really mean by that? Gottman suggests a six second kiss is “long enough to feel romantic yet it...
Refresh Your “Story of Us”
Most couples have a “story of us” that forms the basis of family myth and legend. Couple Jordan and Riley have a negative story that tends to predict the way they view their interactions and relationship. Dr John Gottman calls this ‘negative sentiment override’. It...
Steps to manage the depressing news cycle
The news of apocalyptic bushfires, soaring temperatures, drought-stricken towns and countryside, decimated wildlife, loss of life and habitat is increasing in its severity. It’s only natural that anyone exposed to both the reality and the stories and images presented...
What Matters To You, in 2020?
We’re surrounded by media exhorting us to set New Year’s resolutions for 2020. “Lose weight”, “Give up alcohol”; “Get a work/life balance”. Maybe we finished up the work year with our boss telling us next year it’s time to “take on more responsibility”, “work longer...
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