psychology

Sometimes it’s hard to keep going when you’re facing challenge after challenge or setback after setback. It can feel very lonely when you feel everything is all too much. How…

This month, we’re focusing on communication.  Let’s begin with reflection:⁠  Do you know how to communicate effectively?  Or are your thoughts and feelings getting in the way of effective communication? …

How often do you focus on the things you do wrong, rather than those you do right? How often do you feel uncomfortable or self-conscious when someone shows their appreciation…

Are you a fan of conflict? Yeah, me neither. I can’t say I have met anyone that has told me they like being in conflict. Having arguments, confrontations and disagreements…

Anger has turned into a somewhat taboo emotion to experience. We go to courses on anger management. We get told to be assertive with our anger communication, and not to…

Personal boundaries are the limits and rules we set for ourselves in relationships. Whether that’s in a loving relationship with a partner, your children or at work. A person with…

When you grow up in a family where there were none or very few personal boundaries, how do you recognise when your boundaries might be on the unhealthy side? Very…

In an enmeshed family there is a lack of boundaries between family members, and they are overly involved and reactive to one another. Family members are usually fused together by…

Psychological projection is a funny thing. It’s a misinterpretation of what is coming from the ‘inside’ is actually coming from the ‘outside’. Psychological projection can be useful when we use…

When we experience emotional abandonment in childhood, it can cause us to feel anxious, distrustful, ashamed, or inadequate. These feelings can follow us into adulthood and make it difficult for…