March 23rd, 2012
Remember the days when you first met your wife or husband? Those ecstatic romantic sexy days when you just enjoyed being in each other’s company and could talk for hours. You would do those special things for each other just to see the look of delight on his/her face. They were the days when your relationship was rich and spirited and you felt fully alive because of it.
Now the “Limerance” stage is long gone, as it always does………. but have you progressed into an even better version of a deeper fuller love? …..Or have you been taking your partner for granted and busying yourself with other “more pressing” things, like jobs and children and work around the home, and finances and friends?
One of the most common themes I find in my private practice as a Psychologist specializing in Relationships is a “natural neglect” in secure relationships.
Even though everything in your shared life together is based on a foundation of your love for one another, and your shared life, it’s all too easy to take for granted that your relationship will always be there, without realizing that it, too, needs attending to and nurturing.
Perhaps you could have a good talk with your partner and ask him/her how satisfied he or she is in your relationship, on a rough scale of 1 to 10. Then follow it with the more important question of “What would have to happen to make it a 10 for you?”
Keeping your relationship alive and vibrant needs constant attention, but not only does it make for a more satisfying existence, but is one of the most enduring aspects of a life well lived.
In the final years of one’s life, thoughts more often than not turn to how I loved others, rather than how much money will I die with.
If you’ve let your relationship get out of hand, a relationship Psychologist can show you, in a few sessions, how to bring back the vibrancy, chemistry and love again.
The Hart Centre is a group of 51 Psychologists Australia wide who specialize in relationship counselling and marriage counselling. We have 15 Psychologists located throughout Sydney, so there is sure to be one near you. Phone the Hart Centre on 1300 830 552 for more details.
For relationship counselling Sydney, or marriage counselling Sydney contact the Hart Centre. Many marriages have been saved through couple counselling Sydney.
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November 22nd, 2011
Does relationship counselling work? How about individual therapy for anxiety and depression. Associated Counsellors & Psychologists Sydney, a leading service provider, answers your questions about counselling therapy.
It’s commonly asked by clients is: ”Does counselling really work?” You may be looking for help with your relationship, with an anxiety problem or stress, or maybe low mood or depression. Whatever the cause of your concern, there’s good news: clinical counselling has proven to clearly help those with common mental health complaints such as anxiety and depression. And importantly also, counselling for marriage or couple issues is also a validated therapy for helping couples improve the quality of their relationship.
How does counselling work?
There are numerous different modalities that counsellors are able to employ to help you. The chosen mode will depend on a counsellors training and their assessment of your problem. Some of the best validated treatments for anxiety and depression include cognitive behavioural therapy. This treatment works by thinking in depth about behaviours and thoughts that currently increase your level of anxiety or depression, and help you to overcome this habitual response. For example, those who experience anxiety could be telling themselves things like: 'I won’t be able to make it’, or ‘I’ll be terribly embarrassed if people see how nervous I am’. Such thoughts are identified together with your therapist, and new, more accurate self-representations are now used to challenge these beliefs. With ongoing practice and some skills training such as relaxation, very positive results are experienced by most people.
Can relationship counselling really help my partnership?
Relationships are changeable -they go through phases, from the initial honeymoon stage to a maturing of the relationships. For nearly everyone, as a relationship matures, so do personal demands and responsibility, whether it’s in the form of increased work pressure or children coming into the family, etc. As these common pressures increase, the partners in the relationship are no longer able to accommodate the other’s emotional needs, and conflict can develop – usually into frequent and recurring arguments. Relationship counselling helps each partner to learn to calm their own distress, and at the same time learn to identify and name the underlying needs that are going unmet. Partners can learn to begin to negotiate what they can do for each other and which demands may need to go unmet. A new, more realistic life plan is identified.
What issues can our psychologists help with?
Therapists and psychologists are familiar with helping with a broad range of issues including anxiety or stress, depression or sadness, marriage and couple issues, grief and bereavement, addictions, anger management, eating disorders and many other complaints of modern living.
How do I choose a counsellor or psychologist?
Contact a registered counsellor or psychologist for a start to a better life. Licenced mental health professionals are able to help you to overcome emotional challenges. Whatever country you are in you can seek assistance from the professional body which registers psychologists or counsellors in your state. In Australia, Associated Counsellors & Psychologists Sydney can connect you with a registered therapist near you.
Associated Counsellors & Psychologists Sydney – counselling services including, cognitive therapy, general counselling, psychology and relationship counselling Sydney. Call (02)8205 0566 or visit 418/185 Elizabeth Street, Sydney 2000.
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September 15th, 2011
Remember the days when you first met your life partner? Those wonderful romantic sexy days when you adored being in each other’s company and could talk for hours. You would do those special things for each other just to see the look of delight on his/her face. They were the days when your relationship was rich and vibrant and you felt fully alive because of it.
Now the “Limerance” stage is long gone, as it always does. But have you replaced it with an even better version of a deeper fuller love? Or have you been taking your loved one for granted and busying yourself with other “more immediate things, like jobs and children and work around the house, and finances and friends?
One of the most common themes I find in my private practice as a Psychologist specialising in relationships is a “natural neglect” in secure relationships.
Even though everything in your shared life is based on a foundation of your love for each other, and your shared life, it’s all too easy to take for granted that your relationship will always be there, without realising that it, too, needs maintenance and nurturing.
Perhaps you could check in with your partner and ask him/her how happy he or she is in your relationship, on a scale of 1 to 10. Then follow it with the more important question of “What would have to happen to make it a 10 for you?”
Keeping your relationship fresh and vibrant needs ongoing attention, but not only does it make for a more enjoyable life, but is one of the most enduring aspects of a life well lived.
In the twilight years of one’s life, thoughts more often than not turn to how well did I love and be loved, rather than how much money will I die with.
If you’ve let your relationship lose its luster, a relationship counsellor can show you, in a few sessions, how to bring back the vibrancy, chemistry and love again.
At the Hart Centre Sydney, we have trained and experienced marriage and relationship counselling Psychologists in 15 locations across Sydney, so there is almost certainly one near you. In the city centre we have two Sydney CBD locations and also Bond, Crow’s Nest, Mosman and many more in outer suburbs. Please call our friendly receptionists on 1300 830 552.
For relationship counselling Sydney, contact the Hart Centre. Many marriages have been saved through relationship counselling. Sydney has many qualified relationship counsellors.
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September 1st, 2011
If you believe you have problems in your relationship, here is a quick questionnaire for you which will help you to focus on the major areas of a relationship that must be healthy to result in happiness for you as a couple.
Consideration of these areas will show you if you need marriage or relationship help.
HART RELATIONSHIP HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE:
CARING
How much caring and affection do you show to your partner?
How much affection does your partner give you?
How much do you give to and nurture one another:
With you giving?
With you receiving?
COMMUNICATION
How naturally do either of you:
Discuss and plan practical arrangements?
Talk about how you feel?
Feel comfortable in bringing up issues of your relationship, and resolve them?
Share your dreams and future?
Tell your partner how much you appreciate him/her?
What do you think your partner does/says or doesn’t do to prevent you openly relating well?
Are you able to talk about what it is that you do/say or don’t do that stops natural communication?
Are you aware that you may jump to conclusions or interpretations about things your partner says?
FUN AND ROMANCE
How much do you do enjoyable and playful things together?
What does each one of you do to keep romance afire?
SEX
How much passion is there in your relationship?
How fulfilled are you with your sex life?
INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
How much do you enjoy your own space and individuality?
To what level can you accept your partner’s need to do things apart from you?
To what degree are you happy to take care of your own needs and wants?
EQUALITY AND RESPECT
Do you, as a couple have a roughly equal share of responsibilities?
Are you approximately equal on the “liked” and “not liked” roles and responsibilities?
POLARISATION
Are there any habits your partner has that annoys you?
DIFFERENTIATION
Are there any areas in your relationship where you give in without really wanting to, or that you feel your partner ends up controlling you in?
What are the areas where you may control your partner?
If you find that more than a couple of these questions have raised problems in your mind, then relationship counselling will help you to explore these and get your relationship or marriage back on track.
For marriage and relationship counselling specialists in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne, call the Hart Centre. We are a committed team of Psychologists specializing in relationship and marriage counselling with 15 locations in Sydney, 12 locations in Melbourne and 2 in Adelaide.
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