Karen Doherty Coaching, Couples Coaching Brighton, Blog Category: Couples Coaching.
As a couples therapist, I’m always looking for new resources that can help me better understand and support my clients. Recently, I’ve been particularly inspired by things that have shed light on the link between mental health, physical health, relationships, and personal growth.
What is “the deal” in couples therapy?
I talk to my clients about “the deal” in couples therapy. This is an agreement about topics such as family planning, work/life balance and career.
Self-regulation is an important way to de-escalate conflict in your couple and overcome the ways you may trigger each other. In this article we look at how we can reduce stress.
Self-regulation, the cornerstone of emotional intelligence, is the capacity to manage and control one’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It is the skill that empowers individuals to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, make sound decisions, and cultivate fulfilling relationships. While it may seem like an abstract concept, self-regulation is a tangible ability that can be developed and refined through consistent practice. This is a comprehensive guide to self regulation.
While the word ‘boundaries’ might conjure up images of restriction or coldness, healthy boundaries are actually guidelines that create a foundation for a strong and happy partnership.
Karen looks at why some people find it hard to apologise, why apologising and accountability are important. Along with what makes a good apology.
Disagreements are a fact of life in any relationship. This article offers strategies to help you transform arguments into a way to deepen connection.
Often, demanding careers, working from home, and the balancing act of family life can create a perfect storm.
Relationships and Neuro diversityAll relationships can have difficulties over the course of years. Compromise, communication and connection are the core foundation alongside love and a commitment.Adding in a neuro divergent component can cause couples more difficulty.If the neurodiversity is not recognised or understood each partner is reading from a different script in many scenarios.Couple DynamicsBecause […]
After an affair, conversations with a skilled practitioner can help create a vision of a future and devise a way forward.