Loneliness is not one single, simple thing. There are both different degrees and causes. Loneliness may come about due to a change in circumstances; for example changing your job or moving to a new country. Even though this might be … Read more
The feeling of loneliness 1/3
Loneliness is one of our greatest dreads. Most of us have felt it and/or feared it at some point in our lives. To feel lonely is to be weighed down by an intolerable feeling of separateness at a very deep … Read more
Is it ever too late?
Families are complex system made of different independent parts. The aim of each part of the system is to co-exist in harmony amongst each other, taking on the benefits of being one whole system over a lonely self. The beauty … Read more
The Narrative of members of a family & The Curious Therapist – Part 3 of 3
Curiosity is about gaining knowledge about the different views of different members of the family. That is why therapist do a lot of questions and at times, end up going through very attentively difficult situations families have experienced. It is … Read more
The Narrative of members of a family – Part 2 of 3
As explained in the earlier blog of this series, people usually interpret happenings in their family depending on what happened in the past. Sometimes through past intimate relationships they had or even through what they observed in their own families … Read more
The Narrative of members of a family – Part 1 of 3
It is often possible to look into families experiencing difficulties and find that one of the most fundamental disagreements is IF ACTUALLY HAVE A DISAGREEMENT. What statements usually give this away? “I do not know what the fuss is about?” … Read more
Am I doing harm to my children because I work? Part 5
Employment also gives meaning to our lives and has an impact on our well being. A wide array of studies and theorists have argued how a meaningful engagement to a career directly affects the person’s sense of pride and self … Read more
Am I doing harm to my children because I work? Part 4
But there is something else to consider seriously. I meet many parents who would opt to stay at home if they had the opportunity. Luckily there are legal arrangements today to help parents and I am glad to see that … Read more
Infidelity: The Importance of Boundaries in Relationships
At the onset of a serious relationship, when couples start envisioning a future together, they often spend long periods of time discussing their beliefs, wishes and desires out of life to assess their long-term compatibility.
The issue of boundaries within … Read more
Long Distance Relationships: Far apart, but close at heart?
It’s not uncommon for couples to be challenged by long distance. Whether it’s spending a semester abroad, relocating for work, or having to move back home to help a loved one in need, having to spend some time in a … Read more