Coming out as a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer or Intersex spectrum is a continuous process throughout one’s life. We usually associate ‘coming out’ as a one-time event, usually when someone starts becoming open about their sexuality … Read more
What to look out look for when hiring a childminder?
A child-minder can have a huge influence on the children when under their care. On the other hand parents need to feel that the childminder they hire is trustworthy.
Hiring a childminder for your children can have a lot of … Read more
Conflict resolution between couples – Part 2 of 2
As we saw in the previous blog, in order to try and compromise in a relationship and resolve a conflict, it’s important to use I statements, not generalize with word such as never and always and focus on the real … Read more
Conflict resolution between couples – Part 1 of 2
Conflict and a difference in opinion is normal in any relationship, what we need to keep in mind is how we try to resolve them and learn how to compromise. In the next two blogs I will identify 10 ways … Read more
Do you have to eat a lot to feel full? Maybe it’s not hunger you are struggling with.
The love of food is sparse around the world. Our love for exquisite meals travels across cultures and eating is an integral rite in many of social practices. We eat to celebrate. We eat to date. Some cultures even eat … Read more
Parents must put up a united front. Is that really necessary?
Children would benefit from an ordered structure present in the family which is consistent and not contradicted. This is the maxim that was promoted in the field of parenthood and parenting in the last decades. This philosophy relies on the … Read more
Mixing it up- Cultural diversity within the family
I wanted to dedicate this blog to share some ideas on the subject of cultural diversity within the family; specifically, when the parents of the family grew up in different countries. My interest in writing this blog was inspired by … Read more
Making memories
It is not news to read, hear or even complain about how many may sometimes struggle with keeping up with our fast paced and busy lives. It could be that we work long hours, we are engaged in studies and … Read more
How do I let this go? – Forgiveness in relationships – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of my blog, I introduced ideas around reactions to betrayal, disappointments and pain in relationships. It is not uncommon that persons who come to therapy share experiences where they were wronged or injured; at times by … Read more
How do I let this go? – Forgiveness in relationships – Part 1 of 2
In this blog, which I have divided into two parts, I wished to share a few reflections around the theme of forgiveness in relationships. Many of us have experienced moments in our lives where we were wronged by others, such … Read more