Your Brain Lies to You (And That’s Okay) Your brain is an amazing storyteller — but it doesn’t always tell the truth. We are not passive observers of our lives; we interpret everything through our past experiences, our emotions, our belief systems and our expectations. Two people can share the same moment and walk away […]
Arthritis is a prevalent condition impacting millions of people globally, causing pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints. While there is currently no definitive cure, effective management strategies can significantly enhance your quality of life. At Caulfield Natural Health Clinic, we provide a comprehensive range of services designed to support individuals living with arthritis. Understanding […]
Thank you to our Caulfield Natural Health Clinic Counsellor, Louisa Gibson, for sharing this blog. Louisa is available for counselling sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. In psychotherapy its helpful for both the client and the therapist to understand and articulate emotions. This is a key part of fostering emotional intelligence and well-being. One simple […]
Thank you to our Counsellor, Louisa Gibson, for sharing this blog on grief. Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about the grief process. We grieve for many things; lost opportunity, failed relationships, places we have left behind and also with the death of a person we have loved. I’ve experienced the grief that follows the […]
By Naomi Rubinstein, Counsellor Day 7: Declare date night. Many of my couples tell me they experience loneliness in their marriage. Some say they live parallel lives with their partners. John and Julie Gottman’s research shows that the average amount of time couples spend in conversation is a mere thirty five minutes per week. And […]
By Naomi Rubinstein, Counsellor DAY 6: Reach out and Touch. These 10 habits are practiced by couples in happy, thriving relationships, where both partners are satisfied sexually:
By Naomi Rubinstein, Counsellor DAY 5: Ask for what you need. It’s not easy asking for what we need and couples often wish our partners could read our minds, or at least intuit our desires without exposing ourselves by actually spelling them out. Needs are not a sign of weakness! It is essential to communicate […]
By Naomi Rubinstein, Counsellor Day 4: Give a real compliment. A relationship is made up of one unit, consisting of two people, two minds, different desires and opinions. No wonder there will be conflict – that is to be expected! The trick to dealing with conflict and keeping love alive is the Gottman’s famous 5:1 […]
By Naomi Rubinstein, Counsellor DAY 3: Say thank you. “A thriving relationship requires a thriving culture of appreciation between partners”. It’s not hard to find the negative, if that’s what we’re looking for. Decide today to start looking for what’s right, not what’s wrong and when you notice it, comment on it! It’s not enough […]
by Naomi Rubinstein, Counsellor DAY 2: Ask a big question: Typically in the honeymoon period of relationships, we tend to talk a lot. We tell our stories and our partners tell theirs and our stories are met with genuine interest and curiosity. But over time, as the newness wears off, I hear from couples time […]