It is often our natural response to become defensive when we feel attacked or criticised, and this tendency can cause huge harm to our intimate relationships. It can lead to communication breakdowns, escalate conflicts, and even cause the relationship to...
THIS IS A CONCEPT DEVELOPED IN THE 1960S BY STEPHEN KARPMAN AND IT HELPS COUPLES UNDERSTAND THEIR PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOUR AND HOW THEY CAN SHIFT THESE PATTERNS TO IMPROVE THEIR RELATIONSHIP The drama triangle is based on the idea that people tend to adopt...
Here’s a quick tip to help you stop being so critical of your partner. It’s such an important one to master. Top psychologist and relationship expert John Gottman carried out decades of research on exactly this. In the end he could predict to an accuracy...
Relationship coaching – is it for you? Relationship Coaching – yes or no?Here are some ways in which relationship coaching can be beneficial:Further reading… After 4 years of helping clients improve the quality of their lives and their relationships,...
rebuilding trust Rebuilding trustThe Impact of Broken Trust:Once trust is lost, is your relationship doomed?5 questions to ask… Strategies to Repair Trust: We all have a basic human need to feel safe and secure. This is built up over time in our...
