How to build a close & lasting Relationships

by Ann Marie | Jul 19, 2017 | relationships

Some years ago,  a couple I was friendly with, split up in acrimonious circumstances. They both came to me separately & each told me their side of the story Relationships. To my surprise, as I listened to the second account, I slowly realised that their complaints...

Trauma and relationships

by Ann Marie | Jun 14, 2017 | Emotional health, relationships, trauma counselling

Trauma & its impact on relationships Is your ability to develop lasting relationships being affected by trauma? Is trauma interfering in your relationships? Unresolved trauma can have long-term effects, including having an ongoing impact on our ability to attract...

Relationship Success Workshop

by Ann Marie | Jan 27, 2015 | relationships

Relationships come in all forms: life partners, friends, family, teachers, work colleagues, community and with ourselves. They play an important role in our overall happiness, wellbeing and fulfillment in life. Studies show that strong and lasting relationships help...

5 steps to repair a damaged relationship

by Ann Marie | Dec 30, 2014 | relationships

People in painful relationships sometimes remind me of old-fashioned foot soldiers – both people are hiding in fear of attack behind a big shield with their daggers drawn. This is no way to build a close & loving relationship! Joking aside, you need to create a...

How to raise difficult issues

by Ann Marie | Dec 29, 2014 | relationships

All relationships-even the good ones -have some degree of conflict. It is important during conflicts to stick to recent specific complaints-& not throw in anything & everything including the kitchen sink (tempting as that is)! At their heart most conflicts are...