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19.01.2022 Have you heard of Flooding..... something I support all my couples to gain awareness of and really understand. Psychologist John Gottman explains "this emotional hijacking as the hallmark of our nervous system in overdrive. Something happens and it could be almost anything in your interaction with your partner that sets off your internal threat-detection system. This is your sympathetic nervous system in action, preparing you for battle or flight. In this state, you lose ...some of your capacity for rational thought. Science describes this is as a decrease of activity in your pre-frontal cortex, the center of higher cognition" Learning to recognise the signs, the changes in your body and realising the need to then de-escalate, learning how to communicate with your partner that your flooded and how to give each other space and time to get to space and place where communication will be responsive and understood instead of reactive and misinterpreted is so important in any relationship. A great article in navigating this without stonewalling <3 See more

09.01.2022 Understanding negative communication patterns is pivotal in strengthening your relationship.

07.01.2022 Hello its Heidi Here :) 2020 has definitely been the year of doing things a bit differently, being flexible and removing barriers to increase access to support. Did you know I offer Gottman Couples Therapy Zoom Evening Sessions. If you were wanting to do Couples Therapy but cant manage to find a suitable time for you and your partner in between work/ family commitments during the day - I offer two evenings per week via zoom. Please don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected]

04.01.2022 As we enter the silly season, and I sign out for some Holiday and Family Time - I wanted to gently touch on this time of year being one which often is spent with family, extended family, a time for some which is not easy, possibly is quite isolating, may trigger hurt (recent or past), stir emotions, maybe you are separated from your loved ones. During times like this it’s a good reminder to look at your relationship agreements, boundaries, expectations...and if you don’t know... what they are - it may be time to define them with your love or loved ones. Having secure and understood boundaries and agreements help to support your relationship and safeguard it especially in times of stress. If you would like support in establishing these with your partner there is so much help available you can search for a Local trained Gottman Therapist ; do the Art of Love course online from the Gottman Website, a great book I will also recommend is 8 Dates by John and Julie Gottman. I will return on January the 18th and will be open for new clients and couples. Have a safe and blessed festive season. Love Heidi See more