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Arguments are a natural part of any relationship. The absence of arguments is sometimes a bigger cause of concern. When working with couples in relationship counselling, I often find that a couple’s ability to resolve arguments becomes the criteria for predicting their relationship success. Understanding arguments – why they happen, how they happen and what
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Most arguments in couple relationships, and most family relationships, are cyclic in nature. People often argue about the same thing and do it again, and again, and again. Content and Process in Couple Arguments The argument can be broken into two parts – content and process. What is topic of the argument, or what is
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Yes, we can and should dare to hope. But we should do it by understanding what 2020 has brought us and plan for a better future for ourselves. Hope is one of the most important emotions for human survival. It gives meaning to so many things that we do and engage in. Starting new relationships,
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Counselling has traditionally been conducted face to face. A trusting relationship, necessary to the therapeutic work, has been facilitated by a fixed time and place. Online counselling in the UK has been frowned upon by many clients and therapists alike because of the limitations that it brings. A research study published in 2014 found that
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Rise of Online Counselling during Corona Virus Increased social isolation, loneliness, health anxiety and financial and job pressures create the perfect mix for an increase in stress on relationships and mental health challenges for individuals. Impact of COVID-19 Being forced to stay inside and spend an extended period of time with each other has been
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Making relationships work can seem like hard work. It does not have to be. There are simple rules that govern all relationships and following those can be very helpful. The reasons of success in the short-term for success of romantic relationships like physical attraction and common interests may be enough to get you off to a
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Conflict over money, infidelity, parenting, extended family arguments, differing life goals or life changes are some of the reasons why partners come to couples counselling. There are also those who have fallen out of love but may or may not know it yet. The plate is full Often couples can deal with one problem at
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Arguments in couples are usually marked by two people trying to convince each other that they are right. They are fuelled by adrenaline and therefore can bring anger, raised voices, intense body language, blaming and maybe finger pointing with them. Why do couples argue? People have differences. That is just a fact of life. About
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Anger is a part of the normal human emotional spectrum. Unless you have reached a state of nirvana, you will experience anger from time to time. That is perfectly normal and in that way, I will not be unique to you. But there can be too much of it. It may get in the way
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Healthy boundaries in relationships are highly recommended and are an essential part of effective communication in couples. What are boundaries We often only think of boundaries in terms of physical objects or territories. For example, boundaries are found on the football pitches or cricket grounds, or perhaps in land ownership. These are symbolised by a
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