There are a number of misconceptions about narcissists and the people they are attracted to. A common misconception is that they look for people who aren’t confident and have low self-esteem or are emotionally dependent.  The opposite is true: they are attracted to strong people as it fits in with a narcissist’s traits of grandiosity […]

Unfortunately relationships aren’t all fairy tales and rainbows. Those kinds of relationships only exists in books and on the screen. The unavoidable truth is that every relationship has disagreements. It’s how we handle those disagreements that can make or break a relationship. A bad argument can turn even a little problem into a big one,

If you have experienced trauma chances are that you are going through a very difficult time. Although not all traumas are the same and the experience differs for everyone there are a few reactions or responses that you can expect. Re-experiencing the Trauma• You are replaying the memory over and over in your mind. It

The first step in dealing with an emotionally abusive relationship is to recognise that there is abuse in your relationship. If you can identify any form of emotional abuse in the relationship, it is important to be honest about it. By being honest about what is happening, you can learn what to do to move

We tend to think of abuse in terms of physical abuse. Those instances where you can see the marks on your body. There are bruises, wounds, and even broken bones. And it is truly horrible, but it is not the only form of abuse. Abuse comes in many different forms and it is terrifying. Some

Wellbeing, happiness, contentment, and resilience, relate to everyday lived experiences. These experiences are all connected and influence each other, with wellbeing firmly in the centre of it all. Wellbeing is quite a buzz word at the moment, but what is the actual basis of wellbeing? There is of course physical wellbeing, which is an important

If you look at the definition of grief it is “to feel intense sorrow”, it is “something that causes great distress to someone”. Another definition explains it as a “keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret; a cause or occasion of keen distress or sorrow”. Whatever definition you look

Covid-19 has brought on a lot of changes in how we live our lives and how we connect with others. We now have couples that both work from home most of the time. Movement is still somewhat restricted so we don’t go out us much as we used to. We spend so much more time

Childhood trauma is unfortunately a reality for many people. A lot of times children who experience trauma don’t get the help they need at the time. It might be because help wasn’t available, they had no one to turn to, or parents or caregivers just didn’t know about the trauma. It might even be that

These past few months has really taken an emotional toll on all of us. Covid-19 has really left its mark in ways we couldn’t even imagine. A lot of people are emotionally and physically drained. This is not uncommon as we have to adjust daily to a new normal, a new way of living. It is nothing like