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Families

Mother’s Day: The Hidden Grief

Mother’s Day is often a happy occasion, but can also trigger painful feelings of grief and loss. Find out about the hidden grief of Mother’s Day.

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Victim, Persecutor and Rescuer: Which Role Do You Play?

In interactions with others we often take on roles that are dictated by psychological needs that are usually out of our awareness. Transactional analyst Stephen Karpman described a pattern of interactions based on three roles: Victim, Persecutor and Rescuer. Read this post and find out what roles you tend to take on in your interactions.

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IVF: The Emotional Roller Coaster

The IVF process has meant many individuals and couples that may have not been able to have a baby are able to fall pregnant. For some it is a relatively painless journey, whilst for others it can be incredibly emotionally and physically taxing. The ups and downs of the process can exhaust the people involved and put relationships under strain. Read this post to learn more about how the IVF process can affect individuals and couples.

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Divorce Counselling: The Emotional Impact

This post is the second in a two part series about divorce. In this post we explore the emotional impact of separation or divorce. You probably didn’t know that the end of a longterm committed relationship can evoke a similar emotional experience to grieving the death of a loved one. Read this post to learn more about the emotional effects of separation.

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Divorce Counselling: The Aftermath of Divorce

This post is the first in a two part series about divorce. In this post we explore some of the common social, financial and legal effects of divorce. The divorce process can be a stressful and lonely experience for people. This post will be useful to you if you going through the divorce process or want to support a family member or friend who is in the midst of divorce.

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Family Roles: Are They Causing You Problems Now?

We nearly always take on family roles as children. What’s surprising is that they often stay with us in one form or another. In this post we explore the following family roles: The Caretaker, The Hero, The Scapegoat, The Lost Child and The Mascot. Read the post and find out if one fits you and explains something about your personality.

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