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The relationship I had with my mother was always an intense one. Sometimes good, sometimes bad, it fluctuated as I was growing up and realising my own identity and life...

Is your house more lord of the flies or the waltons? Almost one week since the official lockdown and how is life in your home? You may be on your own. Is this bliss or are you...

There are certain times of the year where a lot of time is spent with family. During one of these times, I was left to ponder over a subject that we don’t seem to hear much...

If we were to believe the depiction of the perfect family life that gets portrayed in movies and TV ads, we’d be fooled into thinking that everyone's playing happy families....

Ever wondered why you always end up in the same old arguments, playing the same old familiar roles as you always did, when you get together with family? Perhaps this also happens...

Healthy relationships are vital for good health and well-being. There is much evidence that strong relationships contribute to a good quality of life, helping us feel happier,...

It is not easy for couples going through a period of difficulty that leaves both partners feeling angry, resentful, and generally unhappy. The usual advice is to keep talking,...

The beginning of a relationship can be a happy and euphoric time. You tend to put your best self forward. You're thoughtful, considerate, and highly attuned to your new...

Family dynamics Family life influences and informs us, from the beginning of our lives to the end. All families go through changes, experience difficulties, or ruptures. It is...

When working with individuals around relationships, people often make the assumptions that work with couples is one therapist and two people, but a large part of the work is...