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Understanding Parent and Child Egos in Relationships: Recognising Triggers and Breaking Free
Relationships are intricate dances of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. Our interactions with loved ones often feel automatic, like we’re reciting a memorized script we didn’t even know we had. The concept of Parent and Child egos, rooted in Transactional Analysis can often explain this phenomenon (TA). By understanding these roles, recognising our triggers, and learning […]
How Self-Preservation Turns into Self-Sabotage
Self-preservation is a natural instinct—protecting us from danger, real or perceived. However, when that instinct is driven by early experiences of fear or instability, it can become overactive in adulthood, manifesting as self-sabotage. This can limit us in several ways: - Fear of Failure: If, as children, we were taught—either explicitly or implicitly—that failure was […]
Navigating the Back-to-School Transition: Finding Balance After Summer
As the school year begins, many parents feel a mix of relief and stress. While the return to routine is welcome, the shift from summer’s relaxed pace to the school year's demands can be overwhelming, leaving parents frazzled and relationships under pressure. The Back-to-School Stress The end of summer often brings a hectic rush. Mornings […]
Managing Workplace Conflict: A Guide to Staying Calm and Assertive
Workplace tension is inevitable, but handling it well can make all the difference in maintaining your well-being and professional relationships. Whether it's a colleague who keeps cutting you off in meetings or an unresolved issue that's triggered old wounds, the key to resolving conflict starts with managing your own reaction. Here’s how to approach these […]
The Benefits of Mixing Walking in the Countryside with Clinical Supervision
Combining walking in the countryside with clinical supervision offers a unique and effective approach to mental health support. This method leverages the natural benefits of outdoor activity while addressing professional development and personal well-being. 1. Enhanced Mental Clarity Walking in nature can clear the mind, making it easier to focus on the issues at hand. […]
The Unseen Scars of Moving: How Changing Addresses and Schools Shapes Our Lives
Change can be exhilarating. A new home, a new school, a fresh start. But for many, these changes come with a heavy burden: anxiety, loneliness, and the constant fear of being different. For some, this is not just a childhood phase but a lifelong struggle that continues to shape their adult lives. As children, moving […]