Reflection Versus Rumination
It is that time of year when we all naturally look back at how the last year has shaped up for us. The end of the year does that…another one…
Category: COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Test Your Assumptions: Guess What? They Might Be Wrong!
We all do it. Something happens, we find ourselves in a situation where an assumption jumps up. An argument, meeting someone new, problem at work or in the home…I could…
The Way We See The Problem, Often Is The Problem
I always remember the quote ” Life is about the choices you make. If you want a better life, make different choices”. This very true quote is often lost on people…
What We Tell Ourselves (And Listen To) Is Crucial
Yesterday, I was reminded by am email sent from a regular reader of my blog about the power of language and the use of certain words when reporting on the…
A Sense Of Humour Helps In Enforced Isolation
I come from a country where the ‘stiff upper lip’ and ‘wartime spirit’ are very much part of the national psyche. Along with this, a sense of humour is usually…
Relationship Success Can Be Gauged By Looking At Attachment Styles
Anyone who has been in a long term relationship will testify to how it changes over time. There is the initial “falling in love” phase described earlier where there is…
Codependency: Setting Healthy Boundaries
I deal with many co-dependent people on a daily basis and one factor that is extremely common is the inability to set healthy boundaries. Codependent people experience emotional abuse in…
Codependency: Self-Care Is Essential And It Starts With You
Many codependents that I see in my practice have very little idea of the concept of self-care. This might be because they are generally dealing with the care of others…