Attachment issues from childhood affect so much of our lives, especially our relationships with others. We all love to be part of a romantic couple, but if we’ve been in any kind of relationship before, then we know that many issues can...
Read moreDr Susan Byrne was interviewed by Wendy Grace about Gambling Addiction on Spirit Radio's Morning Show on 1 June 2021. You can listen to it below or click to watch it on Youtube. The interview covers the origins and signs of gambling addiction...
Read moreThere have been many interesting and newsworthy moments in the reporting of the 2021 Olympic Games, but none more so than the stir created by USA gymnast Simone Biles. By saying no and setting boundaries for her own wellbeing and mental health...
Read moreIt’s summer time and everyone should be in a more relaxed, holiday mood. However, with Covid and unrest of various kinds continuing in many countries around the world, many people are still suffering from mental health issues. And one group...
Read moreWhen in therapy both the therapist and the person seeking help welcome anything that can boost therapy effectiveness. These days therapists and their clients are much more open to incorporating less traditional practices into the mix. Often this...
Read moreThis International Men’s Health Week Owen Connolly shares his own experience of having to take care of his physical health, in order to encourage men to look after their own health, both physical health and mental health. Don’t just...
Read moreHave you ever had someone tell you that you are “too defensive”? Or how about “you never let me in”? If you have had someone say this (or similar) to you in any of your close relationships, then you’ve probably...
Read moreManaging financial distress can be stressful enough without having to navigate it within relationship issues too! Yet, finances are one of the primary sources of conflict within couple relationships. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you and your...
Read moreSometimes we go through hard times; sometimes, people give us a hard time. And sometimes we are hard on ourselves. It can be difficult for many people to think positively about themselves, and there are many reasons for that. But just because we...
Read moreDo have issues in your relationship that you need to work through? Does it seem like there are patterns to your partner choices or to your arguments? Sometimes we can blame each other (sometimes ourselves) and often we can get bogged down in...
Read moreHow many people don’t believe that childhood issues affect our adult lives? I’d wager that the number is few. However, we don’t always realise how early these issues can start – even in the womb – or even exactly how...
Read moreWhy is it that we care so much about what other people think, especially about us? Do you find it difficult to let go of other people’s opinions of you? Even people who you don’t know that well or are not particularly close to? We are...
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