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25.01.2022 If you’re hoping to improve your physical relationship, you need to first work on your emotional connection. In his book "The Science of Trust," Dr. John Gottma...n explains that couples who want to rekindle their passion and love need to turn towards each other. Practicing emotional attunement can help you stay connected even when you disagree. Both partners should talk about their feelings in terms of positive need. This means turning toward one another by showing empathy, instead of defensiveness. Focus on meeting your partner’s needs and communicating your own needs in a loving, respectful way. Read more about the 10 tips to bring back the passion in your marriage on the Gottman Relationship Blog: https://bit.ly/3bT7vlp

24.01.2022 Hi everyone. Wow. It's already October. This year has gone really quickly. At the moment my appointments are almost booked out two weeks in advance and it’s bit hard to book in. I'm going to take a few weeks off end of December so if you want to secure an appointment, please book online in advance.... As long as you give me 48 hours notice for rescheduling/cancelling, I'm OK for you to book some appointments in advance. After hours appointments are especially popular for both individual & couple therapy. If you want to book with specific day/time, please secure your appointments in advance. For my current clients only, you can check time/day and book using the link below. https://www.halaxy.com/.../david-nowland/psychologist/315603 If you want to book in for a specific day and time which is booked out, please let me know. I’ll put you in the waiting list and try to fit you in as soon as I possibly can. Have a nice day everyone.

24.01.2022 Our world has changed. For some people their world has turned upside down. For nearly all couples their stress has increased.... This is Vital information for all couples. https://time.com/5811146/coronavirus-married-relationship/ Here is a summary of the 11 things Couples Therapists me included - recommend that couples can do during this crisis: Cool it with the criticism. Be more curious than furious Let them feel bador O.K.about the current crisis Buy some time, or trade for it Do what your ancestors did Plan out your days, but not too tightly Make an appointment for your fights Take your arguments elsewhere Respect the now invisible boundaries Ask for what you want, really If all else fails, try comedy I am still open for business and seeing couples. If you want help for your relationship give me a call 07 5527 6006 or send me a message via my website. https://www.davidnowland.com.au/couple-counselling Keep social distance and take care.

23.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. During our life time, it’s perfectly normal to struggle mentally at some point of life. Some people have struggled since a young age, some people have struggled in adulthood. Age doesn’t matter. Male or female doesn’t matter. ... Some people still believe that showing how we feel or how we struggle is shameful or a weakness. This is not true. Your R U OK? might help people around you. Don’t judge people based on their job, house & life style etc. It’s very common for anyone to have mental difficulties. 1 in 4 Australians will face mental health issues in their lifetime. We don’t know what they are going trough until we ask. The simple question R U OK? might help someone to open up to you and it might make them feel loved & cared for. Please do it for people around you. Your care, smile and random act of kindness make their day more than you think. Don’t stop at R U OK? Be curious and kind after you have asked R U OK? and continue the conversation. Kindness makes the world a better place go on make the world a better place.

23.01.2022 Hi everyone I’m going to take Christmas holidays a bit early this year. I’ll be away from 21/12 to 3/1. Appointments will be available from 4/1.... If you are a new client, I will be available for bookings and inquiries throughout the holiday period (excluding Public Holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).

22.01.2022 It’s a very difficult & uncertain time for everyone at the moment. Facing the unknown can negatively impact our Mental Health. There are so many news/story about coronavirus on the internet especially social media. Important thing is receiving information from right source like QLD Health website etc.... It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed and anxious about this. I do feel same way. For my clients who have appointments in the coming weeks Please cancel if you’re unwell or have travelled overseas in the last 14 days. A video or phone session may be arranged if needed. Hand sanitizer is available at my office. Please feel free to use our sink or toilet (Level 5 walking opposite way from my office) to wash your hands before/after sessions. We wipe the door handle, pens and EFTPOS machine regularly. (Maybe it’s good idea to bring own pen/note book at this stage.) I’ll do my best at my end to protect you & myself so if you do same, that would be great. Please contact me if you have any concerns. Stay safe.

22.01.2022 Are you overdosing on TV or phone use? I have heard that many people overdosed on Covid 19 reports and frankly made themselves more anxious. They can be addictive. If you are in a relationship this can be a problem as you are not available to your partner and this can lead to emotional disconnection. So about 2 weeks ago my wife & I have decided to stop using phone and TV at 10:15pm every night. ... Our work schedule has changed so that if we don’t set the time to stop, we could easily use phone/watch TV until 12pm or 1am.. or later Oops.. This is second week since we have started. After 10:15pm we prepare for sleep and do mindful meditation and go to sleep. One thing has significantly improved is quality of sleeping. Especially for my wife, she is very light sleeper (easily wakes up because of little noises etc) but she is now sleeping very well every night so that she doesn’t feel fatigue next day or need afternoon nap. Also we don’t feel the feeling that we need more sleep in the morning. If you think you feel tired or using phone too much, or feeling disconnected from your partner then maybe it’s time to discuss an electronics policy for your house/relationship or if living alone decide to prioritise sleep and rest. I believe that every couple and family need to have an agreement about electronic gadget use in the home and when they are out as well. There are many benefits of doing so.

21.01.2022 Contentment is the only real wealth # How is your contentment meter going?

20.01.2022 If you are one of my clients, you might remember the big canvas poster on my wall at office with all the "positive sayings". They are all positve but one is more reality based as the stoics would say. I love reality. Lots of people are struggling during this difficult times. What we can is accept what is - reality - we somehow cope better and feel more at peace. What we don't accept that life is unfair we suffer when we are hit by the harsh reality of the world. ... Give it a try and let me know how you go. Stay health & safe.

14.01.2022 Hi everyone. I’m sorry for the inconvenience especially the last a few weeks. At the moment my calendar is almost booked out two weeks in advance and it’s bit hard to book in. For my current clients only, you can check time/day and book using the link below. ... https://www.halaxy.com/pr/david-nowland/psychologist/315603 If you want to book in for a specific day and time which is booked out, please let me know. I’ll put you in the waiting list and try to fit you in as soon as I possibly can.

11.01.2022 Anxiety and depression are very common and there are several treatments that can successfully treat them and provide relief. I teach all my clients practical tools for managing their mental health issues. https://www.davidnowland.com.au/

11.01.2022 I received a Kindness gift yesterday. Kindness - It costs nothing and it changes someone’s day. We all need kindness - receiving it and giving it it is compassion and love. ... If we all do a small act of kindness for one other person each day, the world will be better place. Spread compassion & kindness PS. It doesn’t have to be a food bar but I loved receiving that gift. www.kindnessdelivered.com.au

08.01.2022 At the moment my appointments are almost booked out two weeks in advance and it’s bit hard to book in. I'm going to take a few weeks off end of December so if you want to secure an appointment, please book online in advance. As long as you give me 48 hours notice for rescheduling/cancelling, I'm OK for you to book some appointments in advance.... After hours appointments are especially popular for both individual & couple therapy. If you want to book with specific day/time, please secure your appointments in advance. For my current clients only, you can check time/day and book using the link below. https://www.halaxy.com/.../david-nowland/psychologist/315603 If you want to book in for a specific day and time which is booked out, please let me know. I’ll put you in the waiting list and try to fit you in as soon as I possibly can. My last appointment this year is Saturday 19/12.

08.01.2022 What caused you to fight with your partner? My wife and I had a conflict the other day because I ate some of her leftovers. I know it sounds crazy. Most of the time, arguments are about nothing sounds familiar? Nevertheless any conflict can be emotionally upsetting and painful. What makes the conflict painful & destructive?... The answer is Four horsemen of the Apocalypse Destructive patterns of relationship communication that cause damage to the relationship and they predict the end of the relationship. 1. Criticism finding faults, flaws & defects with blame 2. Contempt same as criticism with acting superior & treating your partner as inferior 3. Defensiveness not taking responsibility & in effect blaming your partner e.g. counterattacking 4. Stonewalling shutting down & abandoning the conversation while staying in same room. These patterns of communication definitely add the petrol to the fire. Do you experience these behaviours during a conflict? The Four Horseman are the strongest predictors of relationship breakdown. Do you know the antidotes to the 4 Horseman? If you would like to know more about these or any aspect of improving your relationship, contact me. https://www.davidnowland.com.au/couple-counselling

05.01.2022 Lots of things are out of our control at the moment but what we can control is our action and our mind. Lots of people, my clients and myself we are concerned about financial difficulties, job, family, education for kids, health and future etc. If you stop worrying about your issues for next one or 2 hours, is that situation getting worse or better? The answer is neither or maybe either. ... These feelings like worry, anxiety and concerned impact on our Mental Health a lot. Stress negatively impact our immune system if it gets too high because it releases too much adrenalin and cortisol the two main stress hormones. Just have a break. Stop worry even though 30 minutes and do something you like : watch Netflix, baking something, listening to the music and drinking your favourite hot drink etc. or cleaning out the cupboards, anything that can keep you busy and where you feel productive. Also mindfulness meditation is a research proven way to reduce stress. Download the apps for free and start using. I recommend a number of them. I prefer smiling mind but many friends and clients also say that Headspace app is good and so too is Calm. Only you can control your mind and actions. It's hard but essential you try something if the stress, anxiety and worry are getting too much. Take Care.

04.01.2022 It's been one month since some of my clients transferred their face to face appointments to online telehealth appointments. I think it is producing positive results and I will continue to offer my service online or over the phone during these difficult times. If you consider using Telehealth with my service or with another healthcare provider, these are tips for you to receive the maximum benefits from the service.

03.01.2022 One of my clients shared this to me this morning. Please free share this. This might be helpful to a lot of people during these challenging times. Stay safe everyone.

01.01.2022 In the last couple of years I have been receiving the inquires about Couples Therapy on a daily basis. It shows that Couples Therapy is getting more common compared to years ago. Recently I've updated the information about Couples Therapy on my website. Some people might feel overwhelmed and/or hesitant to see therapist for personal issues. Doing something for the first time can be scary & stressful. ... I hope my website helps you understand the process Couple Therapy and what to expect. https://www.davidnowland.com.au/couple-counselling