Tag Archive for: emotional awareness

Moonlight reflecting across still water in a luminous green landscape, symbolising reflection and connection with the inner world.

Emotional Truth: Learning to Listen to the Inner World

There are moments when emotions demand our attention. Perhaps on a wedding day, the birth of a child or moving into your first home with your partner. Joy and excitement can feel expansive, and sometimes we simply cannot contain them.  Grief, on the other hand, can stop us in our tracks, and anxiety can flood the body before we have time to understand what is happening. Read more

Bare tree standing in winter fog, symbolising emotional stillness and reflection

Is It Sadness or Depression? Understanding Low Mood in Your Marriage

The third Monday of January is called Blue Monday. It was named not by a psychotherapist or psychologist, but by a travel company as a marketing stunt. This day is apparently the most depressing day of the year.
An autumn leaf symbolising seasonal change and emotional loneliness in a marriage

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. Read more

Woman sitting on a cliff edge looking out on the ocean - Unlocking the Benefits of Emotional Awareness in Relationships - Sandra Harewood

Emotional Awareness in Relationships: Why Insight Often Fails to Change Reactions

Many couples understand far more about themselves than they can live out in the moment.

They can name their patterns, recognise old wounds, and even explain why certain conversations feel difficult, and yet, when emotions rise, they still find themselves reacting in ways they later regret. Insight is present, but it doesn’t reliably translate into change. 

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Happy Couple Having Fun Expressing Their Emotions - Sandra Harewood

Emotional Awareness in Relationships: Why It Matters When You’re at a Crossroads

Maintaining a fulfilling and harmonious relationship can be challenging at the best of times and not least amid the demands and pace of contemporary life. Read more

A Woman's Barefoot On Grass - 10 Simple Ways To Feel Calm And Grounded - Sandra Harewood Counselling

10 Simple Ways To Feel Calm And Grounded

As human beings, we are wired for survival. The body is designed to respond to stressful situations and then return to its normal baseline when the danger has passed.

Our bodies are amazing! Read more