Why Co-Dependent People Struggle to Let Go After a Relationship Ends Co-dependent individuals often struggle with letting go of relationships when they end because their sense of self-worth and identity is deeply tied to the connection with others. Here are a few key reasons why: Fear of Abandonment: Co-dependent people often have an intense fear [...]
Reinventing Valentine's Day: Unplugging from The Matrix and Connecting from the Heart Valentine’s Day has evolved over the years, turning into an occasion that’s largely defined by consumerism, expectations, and stress. Amid the sea of heart-shaped chocolates, red roses, and social media posts showcasing perfect moments, it’s easy to forget the true essence of love [...]
Reconnecting to Your True Self: Ways to Return to Authenticity, Love, Self-Expression, Joy and Freedom In a world where we are constantly bombarded with external influences, it's easy to lose touch with the most important person in our lives: ourselves. Over time, culture, society, the education system, family, relationships, and even our own thoughts can [...]
The Difference Between the States of Protection and Vulnerability: Understanding Your Emotional Landscape In the intricate landscape of human emotions, individuals often oscillate between two fundamental states: protection and vulnerability. These states deeply influence our behaviours, interactions, and how we navigate the world. Understanding the distinctions between these states is key to cultivating healthier relationships [...]
Setting and Protecting Personal Boundaries: A Guide to Empowerment Personal boundaries are a fundamental aspect of emotional well-being. They represent the physical, emotional, and mental limits we establish to protect ourselves from being mistreated, manipulated, or overwhelmed by others. Just like physical boundaries, they act as barriers that help us define where we end, and [...]
Codependent Relationships: From Dysfunction to Functionality Codependency can be described as a (psychological and behavioural) condition in which a person excessively relies on another for emotional support, approval, or a sense of purpose, often at the expense of their own well-being. This relationship dynamic typically involves one person enabling the other's dysfunctional behaviour (e.g., addiction, [...]
Behaviour patterns to Avoid in a Loving Relationship – The Non-Negotiables In a conscious relationship, to create and sustain love, trust, and safety, and to enable intimacy and vulnerability, it is essential to develop healthy habits, behaviours, and communication skills that promote mutual respect, understanding, and growth. Every individual has certain core needs that, [...]
Key Ingredients for Building a Lasting Loving Relationship - The Essentials Too often, people enter new relationships without really knowing the other person or assessing whether they’re personally ready and/or compatible for a long-term, conscious relationship. An important aspect for any couple is to gain clarity about what they need in order to feel safe, [...]
The Benefits of Somatic Counselling: 14 Powerful Reasons for Mind-Body Healing Clients seek somatic counselling for a variety of things, depending on their personal needs, circumstances, and the nature of the issues they are facing. Some clients might pursue therapy with a clear problem in mind, while others might not know exactly what they [...]
