How to Manage Conflict in Your Relationships with Others

This guest post is written by Australia Counselling member Lauren Sokolski, who is a Melbourne relationship counsellor.Every relationship, be it intimate, friendship, collegial or familial, has some level of conflict at one point or another.  Some relationships are fraught with conflict whereas ... Read more

How to Grieve the Death of a Loved One

Defining grieving, bereavement and mourningThe mere thought of losing someone you love pricks one's heart like a sharp needle. It is only natural to feel depressed, grieved and guilty when one actually experiences the loss of a loved one. Any person going through the phase of losing someone impo ... Read more

Effective Communication: Winning Tools for a Successful Relationship

The secret to a happy and stable relationship lies in effective and frequent communication between a couple. According to martial experts, 90% of the couples seeking relationship therapy are victims of communication problems. Humans are social animals who have a great dependency and urge to connect ... Read more

The Danger of Assumptions

This article was written by Australia Counselling member Lauren Sokolski, Melbourne relationship therapist and counsellor.I have been thinking about how easy it is for couples, friends, family members and colleagues to misunderstand each other and wind up feeling hurt, disappointed, rejected… ... Read more

Cracking the CODE for Emotionally Healthy Relationships

This article was written by Australia Counselling member Vivian Baruch. What sets our good relationships with close and intimate partners apart from those we have with our more casual acquaintances is the quality of the emotional connection we share. Emotions are core to human interactions. Wit ... Read more

The Art of Apology: A Gift, Not a Grovel

This article was written by Australia Counselling member Gemma Summers.Offering an apology to someone is one of the most powerful things we can do to heal rifts and misunderstandings in our relationships. However, it’s quite rare to receive a genuine apology, which is a pity, because it's ... Read more

The Importance of Your Core Relationship Needs

Core relationship needs refers to the needs in your relationship that are non-negotiable. It's important to be aware of what they are because they are 'deal-breakers'. What this means is if your partner or potential partner can't meet these core relationship needs, it's unlikely ... Read more

What is the Fastest way to Your Beloved?: Living Love from the Inside

This article was written by Australia Counselling editorial board member Shushann Movsessian.Jodie’s StoryJodie is the regional manger for a large clothing chain. At 38, life on the whole, is pretty good, except for that constant gnawing feeling that she is missing her soul mate. She feels she ... Read more

3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Relationship

A healthy, strong relationship could be one of the ideal supports within your life. Great relationships will improve your life within every aspect, strengthening your mind, health and connections with other people. But, it also can be one of the biggest drains if a relationship isn’t working. ... Read more

What to do When Intimacy Fades

Your partner has abruptly lost all interest about sex. Or maybe she or he always possessed a decreased sex drive, yet lately, this gap became more pronounced. As your partner isn’t sexually responsive, it’s simple to assume the worst of the situation. If frequency has suddenly deviated f ... Read more

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