It is possible to overcome loneliness if you are determined to do so. Thinking about where this may be coming from and what you can do about it is very useful. Learning to be alone may be the first step … Read more
The feeling of loneliness 2/3
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
I never thought I would do it… Part 2 of 2
A couples of months back Willingness had the pleasure of bringing Professor Mehmet Sungur to our island who is a renowned Sex Therapist and Professor of Psychiatry for a workshop regarding the topic of infidelity. Recently I found myself pondering … Read more
I never thought I would do it… – Part 1 of 2
Recently I found myself reflecting on the notion of infidelity. This is by no means an easy topic for anyone to discuss due to its implications on their relationship with their partner or spouse. Despite the way individuals perceive infidelity, … Read more
A look at Domestic Violence: Gender
Working within the field of domestic violence, one notices that the overarching majority of clients have tended to be female clients. Even if one had to do a quick google image search one will realise that the way in which … Read more
A look at DV: Aggressor
Following the previous blog, a concept which is perhaps often not given enough attention in situations of DV is the aggressor, which like the victim could be of either gender. By no means am I condoning the behaviour of aggressors … Read more
Change: Why don’t we like it?
“I don’t like changes.” Familiar? A lot of us don’t like changes, we rather continue with what we are doing/good at. What is it, that makes us resist change?
Let’s have a look at the reasons for change. One reason … Read more