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Relationship Intimacy Closeness and Jealousy

On the topic of marriage, famed poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran writes ”…stand together yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow…” There is no doubt that intimacy and closeness are essential characteristics of a successful… Continue reading Relationship Intimacy Closeness and Jealousy

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Divorcing Less 2 Years

Australian couples wishing to divorce after less than two years of marriage need to obtain a certificate from a marriage counsellor indicating that the marriage is irreconcilable. Usually one session will suffice to enable the counsellor to issue the certificate Couples should take advantage of the opportunity to explore their issues and improve their communication. Even if… Continue reading Divorcing Less 2 Years

Relationship Issues Parents with Teenagers

Raising teenagers can place an extreme amount of stress on a marriage or relationship. Teens are developmentally attempting to learn about being their own individual and are developing their own identity. The role of parents is to protect and to help guide their child to become a functional and productive adult in the world. However,… Continue reading Relationship Issues Parents with Teenagers

Supporting your relationship during COVID-19 quarantine

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

Managing Relationship Conflict – The Healthy Way

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

Avoiding Relationship Stress this Holiday Season

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

Give your relationship a check-up this Valentine’s Day.

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.

Emotionally Focused Therapy

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

Family Systems 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

The Gottman Approach

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

Good communication isn’t easy

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