by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Dec 5, 2024 | Therapy, Holidays, Trauma
For some, the holidays can be a particularly challenging time of year. At a time when families and loved ones come together, anyone who finds themself alone, has difficult family relationships, or a childhood history of complex trauma may find themselves triggered,...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Dec 1, 2024 | Relationships, Couple Therapy, Holidays
The holidays, Christmas and New Year can be a wonderful time of year, however, can also come with significant stress. For some, it is a reminder of difficult or even distressing childhood experiences. Below are some helpful ways to nurture your relationship over the...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Jul 15, 2024 | Couple Therapy, Gottman Method, Relationships
Doctors John and Julie Gottman’s research helps us understand how happy couples communicate their needs with each other. Here are the 3 things you can do to get what you need in a relationship 1. Talk about how you feel If there is something they feel unhappy about,...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Jun 18, 2024 | Relationships
For a single person, it can be challenging to know what to look for in a new partner when dating. There can be a lot of feelings: excitement, awkwardness and everything in between. So, what are some things we know make a person a good partner? Logan Ury’s research,...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | May 13, 2024 | Relationships, Couple Therapy
There is a lot of talk about attachment styles in relationships these days and the challenge that certain attachment combinations can present. Attachment styles are predominantly formed in early childhood based on a child’s perception of their parent’s availability,...
