This week our blog comes from the talented team at the Gottman Institute. For those of you not familiar, Professor John Gottman is the world Leader in couple and relationship therapy. We’ve all been there: in the middle of a fight we know we can’t win, aware that our frustration has overwhelmed all sense of […]
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Adelaide Psychologist Jane “Support your team’s Hobbies and Passion Projects. It’s a win- win!”
It’s no secret that helping people tap into what makes them feel happy and fulfilled at work can boost morale and increase productivity. An engaged employee is often a great communicator & will lead collaborative office projects. On the other hand, not-so-engaged employees may struggle to tap into their creativity, and have a hard […]
Stressed – Worked up at Work?
How to leave work stress in the office No matter how energised you are by your work, it’s hard to think of a job that doesn’t involve at least some level of stress. Even if you are paid to pet puppies and sample new ice cream flavours all day while getting a massage, there’s still […]
Is Burnout killing you?
How to Know if Your Burnout Is Killing You This week at Therapia Psychology we are taking a look at the effects of burnout. For the past week and a half, the words “rest” and “burnout” keep coming up. Every conversation I’ve had this week has included the discussion of burnout. Just about every article […]
Getting Divorced Feel disillusioned Don’t know What’s Next?
Getting Divorced Feel disillusioned Don’t know What’s Next? Your heart aches, grief and loss are an important part of your process, as is finding a way to move forward. Divorce is a painful, messy process often it can leave both partners feeling like they have just experienced a death. And, in a way, they have […]
9 Warning Signs Your Relationship Is Headed For Collapse
9 Warning Signs Your Relationship Is Headed For Collapse 12 years of being a Relationship Therapist and Clinical Sexologist and, I’ve come to realize that red flags usually appear fairly early on in a relationship that can signal eventual disaster if they’re not dealt with. For instance, most couples report that their relationship problems didn’t […]
It Started With a Kiss
This week on the Therapia Blog we turn our focus to kissing. Kissing can be sweet, erotic, passionate, or affectionate, but no matter how you like to pucker up, you could reap some major benefits from locking lips with your partner. Often one of the complaints raised by a partner in Couple Counselling is “We […]
Divorce Debt Rises
News Out this week Divorce is costing Australia 14 billion a year. So why is it that Marriage or Couple Counselling is not adequately funded through our Private health funds? The government launched a $200 voucher system this week to a limited number of couples on a trial program for pre-marriage education. Whilst I agree […]
Stress from Status Anxiety – Will it kill your Relationship?
Stress from Status Anxiety – Will it kill your Relationship? One of the most common questions asked about counselling is; “Is it – an Art or a Science”? This week on the Therapia blog we are going to be focusing on emotional attraction and drawing on the works of two terrific anthropologists. David Brooks (The […]
It’s called a Break-up Because It’s Broken But what about the Kids!
Over and Over, research suggests that parental conflict is a strong predictor of how children will do following separation and divorce. Your ability to cooperatively co-parent without exposing your kids to ongoing conflict will provide a critical foundation as they navigate this big change in their little lives. Conversely, remaining hostile toward your ex-partner and […]
