15 February 2015
The Neurobiology of Attachment
It becomes important, as clinicians, to understand what’s happening in our brains, ours and our clients, in the therapeutic relationship, to understand what attachment theory and...
3 February 2015
ADDICTION AND ATTACHMENT PART 2
As discussed in last week’s blog difficulty overcoming ineffective attachment styles (Ainsworth, 1989) can leave certain individuals vulnerable to addictive compulsions as compensatory...
20 January 2015
ADDICTION AND ATTACHMENT PART 1
Addiction, can be viewed as an attachment disorder. Since it is
biologically impossible to regulate our own affect for any extended length of time,
individuals who...
9 January 2015
The Five Love Languages
What really makes you feel loved? Is it when your partner makes you a cup of tea? Or when they give you a hug? What makes you feel loved might be different to...
15 December 2014
Stress Management Strategies-Practical Suggestions
The first step in managing stress is identifying the cause. This may be a major life event that has recently occurred. A recent job change, marriage, increased workload or new baby...
4 December 2014
The Impact of Stress to our Bodies
Our response to stress is quite complex. It all starts when our brain notices or most times even imagines a threat. It could be your flight response like seeing something dangerous...
17 November 2014
WHY ARE WE AFRAID OF DISAPPOINTING OTHERS?
THE FEAR OF DISAPPOINTING OTHERS TENDS TO STEM FROM OUR LOW SELF ESTEEM. WE TRY AND PLEASE OTHERS SO THAT WE CAN GET THEIR APPROVAL AND LOVE. LOW SELF ESTEEM HAS AN IMPACT ON VARIOUS...
15 November 2014
Resolving Behavioural Difficulties in Children using Collaboration
Recently I went to a professional development workshop with Dr Ross Greene, who is a guru from the USA who specialises in working with kids with behavioural problems. He...
10 November 2014
It’s time we all understood what our schemas are!
Based on our earliest experiences with our primary caregivers, we tend to form fixed beliefs and expectations about how likable and deserving we are, how safe or dangerous the world...1 June 2014
Prioritising Your Tasks and Putting Stressors into Perspective
Whether you are a working parent, a University or school student, a single professional, unemployed, or a couple without children, everyone has to put their priorities in perspective....