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How can you think that?
What happens when you find out your partner thinks something you just can’t agree with? How can you be with someone who thinks that way? Can you agree to disagree?
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Secrets
Lately I’ve been struck in my sessions by the power of secrets. Conversely, I’ve been amazed at how once a secret is shared and recognised for what it is, it loses the power it held for so long. As a therapist I have the privilege of listening. Listening to stories of tragedy, abuse, heartbreak and…
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Why do we Ghost?
As Halloween is just around the corner, It’s the season for ghosts and all things spooky… but the kind I’m thinking about are not the cute Casper’s or spooky ghosts that haunt old mansions. The kind I’m talking about come in the form of ghosting when you decide you don’t want to have someone in…
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Where did the time go?
Where has the time gone when the kids went to bed and you had that special time of connection with your partner? Now that time is gone, and with it, that valuable time to reconnect and feel close!
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At work they love me, but at home…
Do you find yourself questioning how you are so liked and respected at work or in social settings, but at home it feels like you can’t do anything right? It’s hard when resentments and life stress gets in the way of true connection in your relationship.
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… but I don’t know what I need!
Do you ever get asked the question, “what do you need?” or “how can I help?” and you really have no idea? It’s so important to be able to understand what you need from your partner when distressed or emotional.
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Trust and Triggers
Do you feel like your emotions get you in trouble? Your partner says something and your reaction is bigger than you think it should be.
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When you’ve lost yourself.
When I was working in a clinic with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, there was an older couple who would come to the clubhouse and all the social a therapy groups. They were the sweetest couple, each with their own mental health issues. They were quiet, would speak only when spoken to, hang…
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Are you listening?
Do you ever feel like you and your partner are talking, but not hearing each other? You find yourself getting frustrated and feeling misunderstood.
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When you just need a break!
Sometimes being a wife, husband or parent can be overwhelming and can cause us to feel burnt out. It can be hard to take a break for ourselves, yet it is so important.
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My partner won’t go to therapy, but I will!
What do you do if your partner won’t go to therapy with you? You’re tired of fighting and you know if could help. Here are a few things to consider.
Anita Jacob
Healing families, mending relationships and fully embracing who you were made to be.
Anita Jacob 