Christmas can be a really difficult time of year, especially when it comes to family dynamics. We often spend more time with each other than usual and see people who we might otherwise avoid. This can lead to tensions, especially if conversations about differing world views, past famly conflicts or controversial current affairs come up.
It is that time of year when we are thinking of taking holiday. Taking a break from our work or usual environment is good for our wellbeing however can also bring it’s own challenges. Suddenly spending significantly more time with our family members or friends, being out of our usual routine, having the pressure that
When someone’s cheated on by their partner, they’re often left asking: why? How could someone they trusted and loved – and who they thought loved them back – betray them in such a shocking and hurtful way? There’s usually not only a sense of anger and upset, but also total disbelief. The reasons people cheat
If you’re experiencing Mother’s Day without your mum this year, it’s likely to bring back memories of happier times which could be painful to deal with. This is understandable and it’s important to put yourself first: perhaps you’d like to do something to remember your mum or maybe you aren’t ready. Do whatever is right
What are power imbalances in friendships? Power imbalances in friendships happen when one friend has more control or influence over the other. A power imbalance can manifest in different ways, such as: Cultural or social backgrounds Differences in cultural or social backgrounds can lead to misunderstandings or one friend feeling marginalised or less empowered. Personality
There are many reasons why we may feel loss at Christmas. Bereavement, separation, children growing up, sharing Christmas with in-laws, friends moved away, memories of a lockdown Christmas, living abroad, family breakdown, feeling the absence of the lifestyle that you want and loneliness can bring difficult thoughts and emotions. Whether you are facing the first
We know all too well the added stress our relationships and wellbeing can come under at Christmas time, especially this year when the cost-of-living adds to the pressure. Our research shows over half of Brits are expecting family arguments this Christmas, with things like turning the heating on and how much to spend on gifts the
Games can play such an important role in helping us to be vulnerable and open in relationships. We all know communication is important, but it’s not always easy to open up out of the blue. Here are some of our fave relationship games from @nowplaythis festival and beyond to help you create healthier friendships, work
As the restrictions we have been living with for some time are beginning to ease, it seems a good idea to quickly refresh tips on managing anxiety…. Anxiety is normal, especially at times of change and uncertainty or when we feel under threat. The pandemic has provided us with a steady stream of possible
As the news breaks today we send condolences to the Royal Family as they grieve and to the wider nation. We are also aware of the potential of this news to resurface grief in all of us, especially after such a challenging year. We acknowledge then also the pain felt from loss of loved ones
“Our counsellor was very understanding to our needs and helped us overcome a very large barrier in our relationship. We needed that third person to reinstate the communication between us”
