Tag: Relationships

When I meet new clients I often find that some of the ways they’ve been attempting to cope with their problems are likely to have been making their

I’m quoted a couple of times in an article by Alice Treloar in the current issue of Women’s Health Magazine (Australia/New Zealand edition). Thanks Alice! Women’s Health Magazine

One of the most useful things I learned from science training?… …is to pay attention to “disconfirming evidence”. Huh? Our brains have evolved to be very efficient but

I’ve written before (part of an article containing very important basic info about relationships psychology) about the difference between complaints and criticism, and how criticism is corrosive to

1. Nesting If you’ve moved out of your family home it’s important you create a “nest” for yourself in your new home. e.g. Stock your cupboards with fruit

Susan has the belief that’s its good to spend money enjoying herself now since there are no guarantees she won’t be run over by a bus tomorrow. Her

Extended travel (sabbaticals, Big OEs, moving overseas) is a common pursuit of happiness tactic. How to Maximize the Psychological Benefits of Travel How to understand the emotional dreams

One of the first things I do when I’m working with couples who want to have a happier relationship is to help them understand the following info. Couples

This quick and easy tip is applicable to struggling couples who need help to overcome problem patterns of interacting with each other AND to partnerships that are already

Something EXTREMELY important (and reasonably simple) you can do to improve your psychological health and coping abilities is to improve your ability to correctly identify your negative emotions.