Dealing with Infertility
Blog Women’s Health Understanding, Supporting, and Healing Dealing with Infertility: Why It Feels So Overwhelming For many individuals and couples, the journey toward parenthood is imagined as a natural progression in life. When conception does not happen as expected, the experience can be profoundly destabilising. Infertility is often approached as a medical issue requiring treatment […]
Mini Habits: Small Steps, Lasting Change
Blog Relationships Small Steps, Lasting Change Mini Habits In clinical practice, one of the most common frustrations people share is this: “I know what I should be doing, but I just can’t seem to stick with it.” Whether the goal is better sleep, less time on social media, improved mental wellbeing, or healthier routines, motivation […]
The Five Love Languages: Understanding How We Give and Receive Love
Blog Relationships Understanding How We Give and Receive Love, Supporting, and Healing The Five Love Languages In relationships, many people genuinely love their partner deeply and yet may still feel misunderstood, disconnected or unappreciated. Often, this isn’t because love is missing but because it’s being expressed in a language the other person doesn’t fully hear. […]
Postnatal Depression and Mental Health
Blog Women’s Health Understanding, Supporting, and Healing Postnatal Depression & Mental Health Bringing a new life into the world is often portrayed as a time of pure joy and fulfillment. However, for many new mothers, the postpartum period can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. Postnatal depression (PND) is a serious and often misunderstood condition that […]
Disorganised Attachment – understanding the development of disorganised attachment
Blog Attachment If you haven’t yet read our introduction to attachment theory, click here Disorganised Attachment Part 1 : Understanding How Disorganized Attachment Develops in Children Disorganized attachment in children (also referred to as fearful-avoidant attachment) often stems from experiences of trauma or abuse during their early years. At the heart of this attachment style […]
Avoidant Attachment – understanding the development of avoidant attachment
Blog Attachment If you haven’t yet read our introduction to attachment theory, click here Avoidant Attachment Part 1 : Understanding the Development of Avoidant Attachment in Childhood The development of an avoidant attachment style (referred to as an anxious-avoidant attachment style in childhood) is closely tied to the emotional availability of their caregivers. These caregivers […]
How to Heal an Anxious Attachment Style
Blog Attachment Anxious Attachment : Part 4 How to Heal an Anxious Attachment Style Can You Change Your Attachment Style, and How? Fortunately, attachment styles are not set in stone and can evolve over time. This transformation can sometimes occur naturally, particularly through relationships with securely attached individuals who provide a sense of emotional stability […]
Anxious Attachment Style in Relationships
Blog Attachment Anxious Attachment : Part 3 Anxious Attachment Style in Relationships In a relationship, anxiously attached people begin acting out to lessen their anxiety. This acting out is not intentional but rather the best way they know in the moment to get their needs met. They may become critical and abrasive in the immediate […]
Symptoms of Anxious Attachment in Adults
Blog Attachment Anxious Attachment : Part 2 Symptoms of Anxious Attachment in Adults Overthinking and Worrying: Adults with anxious attachment often find themselves overanalysing situations and worrying excessively about the state of their relationships. This can lead to a cycle of rumination and heightened anxiety. Fear of Abandonment: Anxious individuals may have an intense fear […]
What causes anxious attachment style in childhood?
Blog Attachment Anxious Attachment : Part 1 What causes anxious attachment style in childhood? Ever wondered why some individuals seem to constantly seek reassurance and validation in their relationships? Or perhaps you’ve observed those who vacillate between clinging tightly to others and pushing them away? These behaviours often stem from the development of an anxious/preoccupied […]
How to Identify A Secure Attachment in Romantic Relationships
Blog Attachment Secure Attachment : Part 3 How to Identify A Secure Attachment in Romantic Relationships Someone with a secure attachment style is able to see relationships more holistically. They view relationships as deeply meaningful and pleasurable, but they understand that they also come along with hardships. Securely attached individuals perceive themselves and others as […]
12 Signs of a Secure Attachment in Adults
Blog Attachment Secure Attachment : Part 2 12 Signs of a Secure Attachment in Adults Able to regulate their emotions relatively well – allowing them to think and process in a concise way even in stressful or conflictual situations. Have a developed identity: they know who they are and have a sense of purpose Have […]
How do children develop a secure attachment style?
Blog Attachment Secure Attachment : Part 1 How do children develop a secure attachment style? From the moment we are born, we are reliant on our caregivers for survival and automatically expect that they will satisfy our needs. A parent who consistently identifies and meets their baby’s physical and emotional needs is typically experienced as […]
What Do We Use Attachment Theory For?
Blog Attachment If you haven’t yet read our introduction to attachment theory, click here What do we use attachment theory for? The attachment theory is widely used within the therapeutic space. The attachment theory unearths the fact that our attachment style is not seen across all relationships but rather those which are quite significant and […]
Connecting With Others – Introduction To The Attachment Theory
Blog Attachment The Power of Connecting : Attachment Theory In this article, for the purpose of communicating the idea, connecting and attachment will be used interchangeably. An attachment is usually developed throughout a series of events that connect and bond two people together. Throughout the human cycle, connecting with others is a common experience, most […]
The 10 Commandments for Healthy Relationships
Blog Relationships The 10 Commandments For Healthy Relationships The 10 Commandments For Healthy Relationships is a series which covers guidelines for maintaining healthy relationships. Join me on this journey as I unpack the much necessary nutrition for your relationship commitments. In the vast ocean of human connection, relationships are the intricate vessels that carry us […]
Loneliness In Relationships
Blog Loneliness Loneliness Beyond Singlehood: Exploring Loneliness in Various Relationships Loneliness isn’t confined to single individuals; it can permeate various aspects of our lives, including relationships, friendships, family dynamics, and even work environments. Here’s a closer look at how loneliness can manifest within different contexts: Within Relationships: Being in a romantic relationship doesn’t automatically shield […]
