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A healthy relationship requires the appropriate interpersonal skills and attitudes to build and maintain a lasting connection (Nelson-Jones, 2006). Yet we all know it’s not always easy! The situations we find ourselves in can be challenging, influencing how we think, feel, and behave: we stop sharing with, listening to, and understanding those we care about. […]

Have you thought about integrating tapping to your clinical toolbox? Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT tapping, uses the self-stimulation of acupuncture points through tapping to decrease distress. EFT tapping is a body-centric therapy that combines elements of cognitive and exposure therapy you may already use, with light pressure on acupoints. The number of professionals using

We describe ourselves as seeing red when angry, turning green with disgust, or flustered when excited. But how do we define emotions, comprehend their cognitive and physiological components, and understand the reasons behind our emotional experiences? The challenge in comprehending emotions lies in understanding the link between their physiological and cognitive components. This article explores

How can we find a calm harbor within ourselves amid life’s storms? How can we develop our ability to remain composed and centered when faced with challenges? The answer lies in the practice of equanimity. Equanimity is a state of psychological balance and stability. Evenness of mind and temper allows us to navigate the many

Families can be a source of great happiness, warmth, and love, yet they also suffer from trauma and conflict, resulting in damaged connections and broken relationships. Family constellation therapy helps clients identify, understand, and reconcile events that have led to breakdowns within the family ‘constellation’ (Konkolÿ Thege et al., 2021). It involves individuals from the

Remembering is a powerful skill. It has the potential to help us revisit the positive emotions of our past, while improving our connections with ourselves and those around us in the present. As part of psychosocial interventions, memories can create positive life narratives that support mental wellbeing and growth. For clients facing their final years,

Do you coach or manage a group of vastly different people? Perhaps they respond differently to news, or react differently to your feedback. They voice different opinions and values, and as such behave differently. If you respond with a resounding yes, we understand the challenges you face. As more and more organizations diversify their talent,

One of the most prominent sources of emotional distress is relationship conflict. There is a direct correlation between anxiety, depression and addiction issues, and relationship stress (Lebow & Snyder, 2022). It is no wonder that couples therapy has become increasingly popular. But what is interesting, is that cultural views of marriage and long-term relationships have

Although many of us may accept in theory that failure is a necessary component of all learning and growth, in practice, we struggle greatly with failing. Very few of us know how to fail well. Intellectually, we may know that we need a growth mindset in order to develop, and yet failure remains an experience

Do you ever daydream about winning the lottery? After all, it only costs a small amount, a slight risk, with the possibility of a substantial reward. But will it make you happy? Will it give you long-lasting happiness? Undoubtedly there will be a temporary peak in happiness, but will all your troubles finally fade away?