Counselling Topics For Discussion
Emotional unavailability refers to the inability of a person to share feelings with another person. It helps to understand that emotionally unavailable people rarely choose to be that way. It’s an unconscious defense, perhaps against trauma or some other past emotional wounds. When we commit to a relationship, we usually expect that our partner will reciprocate the … Read more
Research indicates that anxiety disorders are the leading emotional health disorder for women and are second only to substance abuse among men. Within any given year, it has been estimated that fifteen percent of the population suffers from one of the anxiety disorders – yet only a small portion of those who suffer receive treatment. Fortunately, treatment is available and generally … Read more
Relationship addiction (aka love addiction) is characterized by compulsive patterns in romance, sexuality and relationships that have harmful consequences for the addict and their partners. The experience of finding the right partner and falling ‘in love” is one of life’s true joys. It brings a feeling of euphoria, passion, connection, and hope for a happy future. It can … Read more
Thinking about our problems is, without doubt, part of an effective way of solving them. If we need to deal with one of our life issues we think it through, review our various options, and then choose a course of action to handle the problem. We can then take action to resolve the issue – and this might include redefining … Read more
One source of confusion and conflict between people is when one person tries to control another, using subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle methods. When they are in the presence of the controlling person, the one being controlled feels lost, devalued, and disconnected from their own decision-making processes. This situation may become so uncomfortable that the person … Read more
All of us experience major disruptions at certain points in our lives. In fact, this is an expected and predictable hallmark of the human condition. For some, these hard times come frequently – the impact of the trauma is overwhelming and recovery, if it comes at all, can be painfully slow. Others show resilience and are able to glide … Read more