What is a Vulnerability Hangover?
"The gut-wrenching feeling of fear and shame that rises up…
Attachment Styles
Attachment theory helps explain how we connect, behave and emotionally…
Parenting Styles – What is effective?
There is no doubt that parenting can be an incredibly…
Adverse Childhood Experiences
The adverse childhood experiences study examined the relationship between 10…
How to Have a Successful Relationship: Part 3 – Principles of a happy relationship
This three-part series delivers tips on relationships from Dr. John…
How to Have a Successful Relationship: Part 2 – Behaviours that predict the end of a relationship
This three-part series delivers tips on relationships from Dr. John…
How to Have a Successful Relationship: Part 1 – Relationship Myths
This three-part series delivers tips on relationships from Dr. John…
The importance of validating a child’s emotions
Chronically invalidated children can grow into adults plagued with self-doubt,…
You may think you need to suppress negative emotions, but here’s why you shouldn’t
Suppressing negative emotions is a form of avoidance and may…
Feeling dissatisfied with life? Try these feel good exercises that actually work
Research has shown that there are simple exercises you can…
Wear your scars with pride, not shame
Scars from wounds that we have worked hard to heal…