The Four Levels of Listening – How to Truly Hear and Connect Have you ever had a conversation where you walked away feeling deeply understood? Or one where you felt utterly unheard? That all comes down to how we listen. According to Otto Scharmer, there are four listening levels, each impacting how we engage with […]
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The Four Steps to Forgiveness: A Radical Approach to Healing and Spiritual Growth Forgiveness is a deeply personal and spiritual issue that, when withheld, becomes a barrier to emotional, psychological, and even physical well-being. Many people resist forgiveness because they consider it condoning wrongdoing or letting someone off the hook. However, as Colin Tipping teaches
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Creating Secure Attachment in Your Relationship: A Step-by-Step Guide For couples struggling with differing attachment styles, intentionally creating secure attachment is both a challenging and rewarding journey. Secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganised attachment styles develop in early life but are not fixed; they can be reshaped through conscious effort, communication, and emotional safety. Here’s
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Can It Be Mended Before It’s Ended? A Mediator’s Reflection on the Rising Tide of Divorce When I first heard a High Court Judge ask, “Can it be mended before it’s ended?” concerning the rising number of divorces, the question struck me forcibly. Having been both a divorcee and a family mediator, I have
The Impact of ADHD on Interpersonal Relationships: Understanding, Navigating, and Thriving Introduction ADHD is often seen as a challenge of attention, organisation, and focus, but its impact on romantic, social, and professional relationships is profound. Many adults with ADHD struggle with maintaining friendships, navigating conflict, and being misunderstood by partners, family, and colleagues. If
Divorce as A Gateway to Healing, Purpose and Vision Divorce can feel like the ground has crumbled beneath you, leaving you frightened, vulnerable, and unsure of how to move forward. But within the chaos of this transition lies an opportunity—a chance to rebuild, to discover a deeper connection to yourself, and to align your
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Rising Strong After Divorce – Your Guide to Rebuilding Life and Finding Yourself Again Divorce is one of life’s most profound upheavals—a storm that leaves your emotions raw and your world unrecognisable. Yet, within the pain and chaos lies a powerful opportunity for growth, renewal, and transformation. I invite you to take that journey
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Can You Mend It Before You End It? If you’re reading this, chances are you’re standing at a crossroads in your relationship. Perhaps you’ve tried everything to resolve your unhappiness—conversations, counselling, self-help books—but nothing has brought the peace or connection you long for. Divorce feels like the only way forward. But what if it
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Common Relationship Challenges and Solutions Understanding attachment styles is key to addressing common relationship hurdles. For instance, communication breakdowns often occur when an anxious partner seeks constant reassurance while an avoidant partner withdraws emotionally. Addressing this requires active listening, validation of feelings, and a focus on understanding rather than fixing each other. Similarly, mismatched
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Understanding Attachment Styles and Their Impact on Couple Relationships Relationships are like intricate dances, and our attachment styles often determine how we move with or away from our partners. If you’ve ever wondered why you or your partner react to certain situations in a particular way, the answers might lie in your attachment style.
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