Virginia Satir’s Transformational Communication: Healing Through Human Connection Virginia Satir wasn’t just a pioneer in family therapy—she was a visionary who believed in the profound power of human connection. Her work continues to inspire therapists, educators, and anyone seeking deeper, more authentic relationships. Through her unique modes of communication, Satir offered a roadmap to emotional […]
Robert Zajonc was a leading figure in social psychology. Zajonc’s parents were killed in the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939 and he was sent to a German labour camp from which he later escaped. He walked 550 miles to a fishing port and found safe passage on a fishing boat bound for Ireland. He moved to America
This year marks the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, the young Frenchman who gave to people with little or no sight their marvellous means of reading by touch. Louis was born on 4th January 1809 at Coupvray, about 25 miles east of Paris, the fourth and last child of Simon-Renee and Monique
We often associate grieving with the death of a loved one. But, feelings of loss can extend to the ending of a relationship, the death of a pet or being asked to leave a job, to name but a few. The following stages can occur during the grieving cycle. Try not to think of this
Can we tell how likely someone is to have an affair based on their particular attachment style? Research carried out by the University of Montreal suggests that we can. The Research: The research discovered that the probability of someone having an affair during the lifetime of a relationship varies between 40% and 76%. Isn’t this
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A Biblical Perspective on our mental health: Luke 17:6 He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.” We each have a mulberry tree growing in us. Its roots go deep into every part of
Anger displacement occurs when you direct your angry thoughts and feelings at someone or something that is safe or convenient, rather than the actual source of your anger. For example your boss gives you a hard time at work, but you say nothing and take it out on your partner when you get home. Not
“A relationship can force us to revisit every feeling and memory in the legend of ourselves” Richo (2002:3) Introduction to Relationship Difficulties Every relationship faces challenges, but how you respond to them can determine whether your bond grows stronger or weaker. Many couples struggle with issues such as poor communication, lack of balance, or external
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Picture this positive scene; A family spent a great weekend together. The weekly chores were quickly dealt with, which left time to spend at the local park playing ball games and having fun. The family then had dinner together, laughing and talking about the events of the day. Then they switched on the TV…. According
Do you have trouble getting off to sleep? Or do you wake up in the early hours of the morning and can’t get back to sleep again? Here are some suggestions for a better night’s sleep: Stress: Find ways to reduce your daily stress levels as this can disrupt your sleep. What adjustments do you
