Because gifted children may appear “mature,” adults often expect them to act like little adults across the board. But emotional development does not always match intellectual development.
The Emotions of Gifted Children–When Intelligence Comes with Intensity Read More »
You may have grown up with emotionally immature parents—and you’re just now beginning to realise how much that shaped you. This is not about blaming your parents. It’s about understanding your story, your nervous system, and your emotional inheritance—so you can finally begin to heal.
Emotionally Immature Parents – Healing from Unseen Childhood Wounds Read More »
A couples retreat is a private, extended therapeutic experience, often ranging from 3 to 8 hours per day, sometimes over multiple days. Unlike traditional weekly sessions, which often end just as things start to unfold, a retreat gives you the space to go deeper—without interruption.
What Happens at a Couples Retreat? A Psychologist Explains Read More »
Your mind goes blank. Your body feels heavy or distant. You stop making eye contact. You can’t think of what to say. And when your partner asks, “What’s wrong?” you honestly don’t know.
Why You Shut Down During Conflict-And How to Stay Present Read More »
One of the most common reasons couples seek help is because they’re stuck in repetitive arguments that never seem to get resolved. It’s not always about the issue at hand—it’s about the underlying patterns you’ve fallen into without even noticing.
Why Couples Argue About the Same Thing Over and Over Read More »
You discover something—a message, an affair, a lie, a pattern that’s finally come into view—and suddenly the relationship you thought you had… changes. It’s not just about what happened. It’s about the ripple of doubt that spreads through everything else: Was any of it real? Can I ever trust them again? Can we come back from this?
Can You Rebuild Trust After a Betrayal? Read More »
Money is not just figures on a spreadsheet. It’s often a symbol of our values, fears, and priorities—and in relationships, a hot-button for conflict. Money fights are never about dollars and cents to most couples. They’re about future vision, security, control, and trust. When those underlying tensions remain unexplored, even minor money decisions can become
Retreat or Reset? When Financial Disagreements Point to Deeper Disconnects Read More »
Happiness in a relationship so often lies in one vital habit: openness, honesty and truthful communication. It’s the easiest thing in the world to fall into trying to be perfect—perfectly timed, with perfect words, perfect behaviour—and genuine connection develops in the clumsy, exposed areas where we risk dropping our shield and speaking what is true,
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What can you do when arguing has become a habit? Sometimes in relationships, what starts as playful teasing can slowly evolve into a negative cycle of arguments, snide remarks, and defensive behaviour. It can become an entrenched negative way of relating to one another. When this pattern sets in, it can damage emotional connection and
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When there has been a major upheaval in your life like the death of a parent, sometimes it can feel hard to carry on. Learn strategies to help.
Restarting Yourself Read More »