by Elizabeth | 22 May, 2024
The likelihood of a difficult conversation ending in an escalating argument, or finding a reasonable resolution and compromise, all depends on how you start. When there’s potential for tension and heightened emotions, research shows what you do in the first 3...
by Elizabeth | 16 Dec, 2023
The pressures at the end of the year can be overwhelming and can lead to increased stress, heightened emotions and lots of potential for relationship conflicts over the festive period. And then there’s that ONE DAY where you feel you need to get everything right. Or...
by Elizabeth | 7 Dec, 2021
You can create more peace in every conversation you have. Too often fault and blame about the past gets in the way of successfully resolving conflicts, especially when there is a lot of emotion involved. Here are five tips to reduce the risk of failing in difficult...
by Elizabeth | 15 Mar, 2020
The likelihood of a difficult conversation ending in an escalating argument, or finding reasonable resolution and compromise, all depends on how you start. When there’s potential for tension and heightened emotions research shows what you do in the first 3 minutes are...
by Elizabeth | 14 Mar, 2018
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...
by Elizabeth | 7 Sep, 2017
What are the secrets to lasting relationship success? The secret is 6 hours a week. Happy couples consciously devote 6 hours per week to looking after their relationship. It’s like an insurance package for your happiness as a couple. This is how you look after your...
by Elizabeth | 27 Jul, 2017
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...
by Elizabeth | 8 May, 2017
Dr. John Gottman, renowned researcher in to couple relationships and parenting has recently published a long awaited book: The Man’s Guide to Women. For over 40 years, Dr. John Gottman has been leading cutting edge research into what couple actually do in successful...
