7 Reasons Why Your Relationship Is Not Working
Nothing is perfect and that goes for relationships too. Even in the best of intimate relationships...
Narcissist Abuse Syndrome: Elements of Stockholm Syndrome and PTSD
I once had a client who was involved with the most abusive, self-absorbed, self-centred, controlling man you could ever imagine. He abused her physically, emotionally, financially and verbally...
Emotional Honesty, Intimacy and Connection. Added Elements Of Relationship Success
Relationship success is something that many of us strive for. Sometimes, this elusive "Holy Grail" escapes all but the very few. I have written here before about the Four Pillars of a functional relationship and how that is the basis if the relationship is to sustain itself long-term.
Parental Alienation: What It Is And How Narcissists Use It To Destroy Their Ex-Partner and Children
When divorce and separation happen and children are involved, it is generally traumatic for all concerned...
The Concept Of Death Anxiety And How It Can Help Us Live Life To The Full
At the moment, I am reading the excellent book by Irvin Yalom, Staring At The Sun. I am a great fan of the author generally and his ideas...
Nostalgia And Connecting With My Inner Self
I have recently been very nostalgic about the Seventies. Not with any great fondness but it was a very significant time for me...
Dealing With Internal Conflict: A Case Study Part 2: Leadership And Action
What is the point of therapy unless there is a clear measurable goal? A question I have often asked myself and one that I am sure many people who seek therapy ask themselves too...
Look To Neglectful Parenting For Codependency Issues
We can all imagine the effects on children if they are abused or have to deal with addicted parents. It guarantees that the subsequent adult will experience a tough time...
Is This Your Relationship? If So, You Need To Change It Or Leave!
A good marriage with someone we truly love is generally the fairytale that is sold to us by society, sometimes parents and definitely religion...
Let’s Recognise Codependency For What It Is
At the time of writing, the term “codependency” cannot be found in any diagnostic manual anywhere. It is simply not classed as a recognisable disorder and as discussed earlier...
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