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The Health Benefits of Positive Relationships

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The health benefits of positive relationships are extensive. Science is explaining more and more, what has previously been considered as…

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Overcoming Contempt in Marriage

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According to the Oxford Dictionary Contempt is, ‘The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration’ or to…

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Overcoming Criticism

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Criticism-  the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes. (Oxford Dictionary) Let’s face…

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Active Listening

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The Art of Active Listening by Nick Gwynn, I know some people who are truly good listeners. When I spend time with…

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Investing in Relationship

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Friendship

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I remember hearing someone describe friendship as being a relationship that has no strings. Friends simply spend spend time with each other because…

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Personal Boundaries and Definition

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The Art of Rest

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I can’t relax!!! My mind is racing, I’m restless, anxious and agitated. I’ve got a million things to do… and I…

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or CBT is a form of psychotherapy that basically helps a person to change their thinking, feeling…

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Not my Circus Not my Monkeys

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Do you ever feel as though there is an ever increasing inclination towards ‘drama’ in the world? Do you ever find…

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Practical Steps to Overcoming Anxiety

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Your heart is racing, you’re starting to sweat, your mind is confused, you don’t know what to do or where…

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Overcoming Codependency

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Do you feel a nagging obligation to rescue people? Do you feel guilty or anxious if you say NO? Do you find yourself trying…

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Lonely?

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Are you lonely? In my work as a counsellor, I often meet people who are lonely. In fact, much of…

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Boundaries

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If there’s one theme that comes up in counselling sessions more than any other, I would say it would be…

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Pastoral care 101

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Below is an excerpt from the eBook Pastoral Care ( in a nutshell series) by Nick Gwynn. For a copy…

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Diabetes and Depression

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Depression and Anxiety seem to be epidemic in this generation. Whether this is a cold hard fact or simply a result of over-…

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Online Counselling

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It’s never been easier to access personal, confidential and compassionate support. In today’s world, where information is thrown at us…

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Anger Management

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Anger is one of those emotions that we need, but also need to manage. It empowers us to fight things…

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Overcoming Anxiety

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The ‘A’ word has become much more popular nowadays than in former times. Where previously it was more acceptable to…

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Presence is a Gift to Others

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Marriage Counselling That Actually Works

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Addressing relationship problems through marriage counselling can be like going into battle … When I’m doing couples and marriage counselling, clients will inevitably describe a problem…

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