Reading the Slouch – Part 2

When I published ‘Reading the Slouch’ in April this year, I was overwhelmed by the responses I received from my readers. That article explored the subtle tactics in a controlling relationship and introduced Matt and Claire. So many emails saying “Thank you. I know...

9 Tips To Help Your Child Adjust to Separation

When a family breaks up it is an anxious time for any parent. You’re struggling with your own personal pain and sadness when a relationship ends. Your children are also going through these same experiences, often without the language or emotional skills to explain...

Tactics that Trip You Up: Reading the Slouch

There are some behaviours that can initially confuse or distract you from recognising a controlling person. Tactics that trip you up. One part of the solution is understanding it takes time to ‘read’ the clues that help you make sense of difficult people and...

Gottman Method Couples Therapy

The Gottman Method Couples Therapy for Healthy Relationships There’s science and art to creating strong, satisfying and lasting relationships. Dr John Gottman’s ground-breaking research shows that to make a relationship last, couples must become better friends, learn...