How good are you at tackling tough conversations, whether it be at work, school or your personal life? Are you confident and ready to address issues no matter what? Chances are there are conversations you know you need to have that you would rather avoid. Luckily, with a bit of practice you can master the art of difficult conversations, leading to improved relationships in all areas of your life.
Gottman has a number of principles he believes create the foundation for a happy relationship however they all revolve around one thing – friendship.
Dr. John Gottman is known for his ability to predict with relative accuracy whether a couple are destined to separate or stay together. He believes it’s not the amount of arguments a couple have, or the subject of the arguments, it’s the way they argue that is the indicator.
This three-part series delivers tips on relationships from Dr. John Gottman, a world renowned expert on relationships and marital stability. Having researched the subject since the 1970’s, Gottman is most famous for his ability to predict if a couple were going to divorce based on his observations of their interactions. This three-part series covers relationship…
It’s important when encouraging a child to thrive that we only impose age appropriate expectations on them, expecting too much or too little of the child may hinder their development. Generally speaking, there are several stages of development that most children go through around the same age, and understanding a child’s capabilities at each stage helps to set reasonable expectations and guide appropriate reactions to their behaviours.
We are hearing a lot about the dangers of helicopter parenting these days, but society is structured in such a way that it can be hard to avoid, even when we are trying to. This article highlights some of the common thoughts that result in an overprotective parenting style so that we can challenge these thoughts and remain effective parents, as opposed to society perceived ‘perfect’ ones.
Used in conjunction, acupuncture and CBT can form an effective, short term intervention that both treats current symptoms and helps protect against future recurrence. Acupuncture: an effective treatment for anxiety There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that acupuncture is an effective treatment for anxiety, including in individuals found to be resistant to…
A 2014 study at Maternal and Fetal Health Research Centre based at the University of Manchester has found that yoga based breathing and relaxation techniques can reduce antenatal anxiety in expectant mothers and prevent the increase in symptoms of depression. The study included 59 women who were pregnant with their first child, had never previously…
There is no doubt that parenting can be an incredibly challenging task. As children develop and grow so must our parenting skills if we want to ensure they become healthy, balanced adults. Regardless of the stage we are at however, there are three main styles of parenting, authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive. While our own parenting approach can change…
Life can be complicated, there are so many pressures and influences on us that we spend our time responding to that it can be hard to know ourselves, what we really think and feel. It can often be that we have a public façade that we put on to face the world that is very…
There is no doubt that depression and anxiety are becoming increasingly more common mental health issues in today’s society. The impact of these issues can range from mild to debilitating and have adverse effects on our lives and relationships. While there are known, effective treatments for these disorders, ever increasing pressures and concerns along with limited…
Some people seem to cruise through life with boundless confidence and positivity, while others are not so lucky and find themselves all too often brought down by that voice of the inner critic and it’s seemingly endless and unrelenting negative self-talk. The good news is that there are some simple exercises you can do daily…
