Our director Dan Auerbach recently commented in an article by The Latch’s Katie Shelley, published on 27 February 2020. We’ve included a full transcript of the article, including Dan’s advice, below. Couples: Here’s your Guide to Surviving Isolation without Breaking Up In an effort to flatten the curve and reduce the number of COVID-19 cases… Continue reading Supporting your relationship during COVID-19 quarantine
When two people’s lives, finances and families are intertwined, conflict and clashes are inevitable. But conflict within relationships isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, some conflict is healthy – provided it’s managed in a healthy way. Addressing areas of conflict and working together towards solving them can increase intimacy, trust and the strength of… Continue reading Managing Relationship Conflict – The Healthy Way
With the holiday season quickly approaching, many couples find this time of year particularly stressful. A recent Facebook study reported that most breakups occur two weeks before Christmas (1), and accordingly, dating site activity begins to spike from Christmas Day. So why at a time when we are supposed to be relaxing and enjoying ourselves… Continue reading Avoiding Relationship Stress this Holiday Season
The personal expectations associated with Valentine’s Day can put a lot of additional pressure on couples who are already struggling with their relationship. Instead of dreading the 14th, why not use it as an opportunity to make some positive changes and get your relationship back on track. Most of us maintain our dental and physical… Continue reading Give your relationship a check-up this Valentine’s Day.
For our final blog entry in the series on couples counselling approaches we’ll be examining Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT). This type of therapy is based on theories of adult attachment and bonding. It aims to increase security, closeness and connection in intimate relationships. History Developed in Canada during the 1980’s by Psychologist Dr. Sue… Continue reading Emotionally Focused Therapy
Families are complex, dynamic, interdependent systems. Each member cannot be fully understood in isolation because the family is an interconnected emotional unit. This is the underlying premise behind Family Systems Therapy. In this blog entry we will continue to explore the different types of methodologies used by relationship counsellors, by focusing on Family Systems Therapy.… Continue reading Family Systems Therapy
Not all practitioners use the same methods in their approach to therapy. When choosing a couples counsellor, it can be useful to understand the different types of methods that exist. All approaches can be effective, however, one may be more appealing or more suitable for you and your partner, depending on your situation. With that… Continue reading The Gottman Approach
Communication issues are one of the most common problems faced by couples. It’s no surprise that the inability to converse effectively with your partner leads to an unhappy relationship, but why is it so hard? We talk to people everyday, be it at work, or at dinner with friends, even with our local grocer, so… Continue reading Good communication isn't easy
“I want to be your fantasy; Maybe you could be mine” Prince, Kiss 1986 Sustaining desire is easier said than done. The sense of mystery and excitement that we felt at the beginning of our relationship can be hard to hold on to. Often, what we want is what we feel like we used to… Continue reading Sustaining Desire
What is the single most important factor in a good relationship? A myriad of tings come to mind – a deep friendship, respect for each other, a good sex life, honed communication skills. Undoubtedly, all these factors are important if not essential bases for a strong and successful relationship. But perhaps even more important than… Continue reading What is the Single Most Important Factor in Your Relationship?
According to the global Durex Sexual Wellbeing Survey 2007/2008, only 38% of us are satisfied with the amount of sex we are having. For most of the others, our relationship satisfaction will likely feel compromised by a limited sex life. So if so many of us would prefer to have more sex with our partners,… Continue reading Obstacles Which Get in the Way of a Healthy Sex Life
