Beginning the Year at a Relationship Crossroads
As a new year begins, many people find themselves quietly questioning their relationship. This post explores what it means to be at a relationship crossroads, and how to approach emotional uncertainty with care.
Uncertainty in Relationships: What Advent Tells Us About Waiting
Advent is a season of anticipation, preparation and waiting. I can remember as a child, looking forward to receiving an Advent calendar filled with those delicious hidden pieces of chocolate.
Unsure Whether to Stay or Leave? How Counselling Helps Couples Find Clarity
When you’re unsure whether to stay or leave, discernment counselling can help you slow down, understand your position, and make a grounded decision.
Discernment Counselling Explained: A Guide for Struggling Couples
What is Discernment Counselling? Questions & Answers with Sandra, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor & Couples Therapist
9 Signs You Might Be Struggling With Problem Drinking
It’s easy to underestimate how much alcohol and problem drinking can affect our lives, especially when you’re juggling work, children, ageing parents and, on top of that, the stress and unhappiness of an unsatisfying relationship.
Why Depth Psychotherapy Matters in Our Relationships
Even if you can see the benefit of couples therapy, few couples consider depth psychotherapy as part of their relational journey.
Loneliness in a Marriage and the Wisdom of the Seasons
The change in season has crept up on me this year. Although I appreciated the extra hour of sleep when the clocks went back, I’m not feeling quite so prepared for the creeping darkness and the chill in the air.
3 Reasons Why Being Honest About Your Emotions Matters in a Relationship
Sharing our feelings in a relationship matters. There is a cost when we don’t and withhold what we feel.
The Real Reason You Feel Unhappy in Your Marriage (It’s Not What You Think)
Most people do not want to wake up and have their first thought be about how unhappy they are in their marriage. Happiness in a long-term relationship can feel elusive.
Nourishing Yourself First: A Nourishing Pumpkin Soup Recipe for the Soul
There are many expectations surrounding long-term relationships. Longevity is one of them. It’s often portrayed as the ultimate goal, but is it perhaps the quality of the journey to that goal that matters most?
How to End a Marriage Peacefully—Even When It Hurts
How do you end a marriage peacefully? When two people say ‘I do’, I don’t imagine either of them is thinking about ending a marriage.
How to Rebuild a Marriage After Cheating
Rebuilding a marriage after cheating can feel impossible, but there is hope.
