Human connection, it is said, that without it we wither up and die. In my experience through my practice as a counselor, I have seen this to be quite true, not actually die, but our life becomes very small and insulated. So many of my clients come into session because they don’t have a friend willing to or able to truly listen, to just listen without judgment or trying to fix the problem. Many of my clients find they don’t have a close enough friend to whom they can turn, to

Challenging behaviours in our children, let's explore some of the reasons they occur, ways to mitigate the fallout of these behaviours and h

Attachment theory, a groundbreaking psychological concept, offers valuable insights into how early experiences with caregivers can profoundly impact our adult relationships. By understanding our attachment styles, we can gain a deeper understanding of our patterns of love and connection. Attachment theory  was created by the psychologist, John Bowlby, in the 1960s. He connected a child's experiences with parents and their parenting styles to adult relationships and communicat