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Love in the time of scrum
Navigate the highs and lows of relationship dynamics during the 2023 Rugby World Cup with our comprehensive guide. From balancing TV schedules to understanding your partner's rugby passion, we offer practical tips for both the fanatic and the less enthused. Keep your love strong whether you're a Springbok supporter or just along for the ride.
Talk the Talk: Unraveling the Mystery of Communication in Relationships
Home Sweet (New) Home: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Moving and Renovating
"Moving to a new home is generally seen as a desirable milestone, and giving an existing home a makeover can be equally appealing. However, both experiences can inadvertently lead to significant stress. This realisation sparked conversations between staff and clients, resulting in a deeper understanding of why something that is often viewed as 'positive' can generate feelings of anxiety and negativity.
What to read next: Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté
Explore one creative professional's personal journey with ADHD. From early suspicions and meeting an inspiring mentor to diagnosis, medication, and self-discovery through literature, this candid reflection offers insights into living with ADHD. Whether you suspect you have ADHD or know someone who does, this account provides valuable understanding and encouragement.
The World in Their Hands - The Opportunities that Come with Raising Children in a Multilingual Home
The ins and outs of relationship therapy
Relationship therapy, traditionally known as couples therapy, offers those within a romantic relationship the opportunity to develop the quality of their relationship. It provides partners a safe space where they can process hurt or unfinished business and develop the communication skills necessary to negotiate life’s challenges as a team.
There’s an expectation that we should all know intuitively how to have healthy, loving relationships, but the truth is we don’t. We try our best but often get stuck in cycles of conflict. The same pattern repeats over and over and no matter how hard you both try - you can’t get out of it. It is draining and can leave you feeling defeated.
New Year’s resolutions: a short guide to being kind to yourself
What to read next as recommended by our therapists - Waking up by Sam Harris
Golf: The edge of a winning mind-set
Teddy Bear Therapy By Charl Vorster and Larissa Ernst
Carol on ‘Life with Karabo’
The harm of Sharenting - by Roxanne Zwart
Surviving your first Festive Season as an expat - by Carol Yan
Somatic Healing - The What, The Why, The How, The MAGIC!
What to read next as recommended by our therapists - Come As You Are by Emily Nagasoki
What to read next as recommended by our therapists - The Choice by Edith Eger
What to read next as recommended by our therapists - The Power of Showing UP by Daniel J. Siegal and Tina Payne Bryson
What To Read Next - NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman
What to read next as recommended by our therapists - 12 Birds to Save Your Life: Nature’s Lessons in Happiness by Charlie Corbett