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24.01.2022 Connecting with our partner in some small way as we transition through our day is a simple yet very powerful way of staying close and communicates a sense of importance to our partner. It also helps create rituals of connection - small interactions we know we can count on to connect with our partner through the day no matter what else is going on.

23.01.2022 A good reminder about the power of consistently showing up for each other and how powerful it is to feel important and responded to by our partner.

23.01.2022 Useful tips to keep in mind in the early stages of a relationship.

22.01.2022 Tara Brach has made her course on mindfulness for anxiety and sleep free during this time. Share with anyone you think may benefit. https://www.udemy.com/share/101uuo/

21.01.2022 MHP Weekend Relationship Challenge # 1 Every week I'm going to post a brief challenge or task for you to do in your relationship. This week's challenge is - Stress... Stress and how we deal with it together can have a big impact on our relationship. Yoyr task is to find out what your partner is stressed or worried about right now or what has been the most stressful thing for them to deal with this week. Now for the most challenging part! Try not to judge, minimise or problem solve what they say. Just listen, be supportive and offer empathy for what you are hearing.

21.01.2022 Great snippet on Marriage Minute Blog from the Gottman Institute about the power in sharing our triggers, vulnerabilities and the deeper parts of ourselves with our partners. This kind of sharing can have a profound effect on your relationship if it is met and responded to sensitively and without shame or judgement.

20.01.2022 Talking through fights between yourself and your partner and trying to make sense of what happened is an important way of gaining ingenuity increased understanding and empathy for each other. How this is done is equally important. Here are some great questions to ask yourself before you jump in to set it up to go well.

19.01.2022 Not feeling as connected to your partner as you would like? Perhaps you started the year well intentioned to give your relationship some time but the treadmill that is life started up again and it fell off the radar. The Art & Science of Love Workshop is on in March in Brisbane and will teach you skills proven to improve and strengthen your relationship and prompt you to take some dedicated time out to focus all of your attention on each other in a safe and supported space. T...his workshop is based on the decades of research into relationships by Dr John Gottman and this one is facilitated by the only Gottman Consultants and Master Trainers here in Australia - Trish Purnell -Webb and John Flanagan from The Relationship Institute Australia. Go to the website in the link for more information and to see if this workshop is a good fit for your relationship. Early bird closes on March 8. See more

19.01.2022 Following on from my last post about changing how conflict plays out this blog post digs deeper into the power of empathy and how to provide empathy and validation in a way that will land.

19.01.2022 I'm so excited to get my hands on this book! Written by Australia's only two Gottman Consultants and Master trainers Trush Purnell-Webb and John Flanagan it contains an easy to action tip that will improve your relationship for every day of the year. I highly recommend you check it out. It is also a great one for partners who may not want to wade through a long book about relationships. Each tip is only a couple of pages long and can be read in any order. To order go to: https://www.amazon.com.au/Simple-Ideas-Improve//1504321421

17.01.2022 Good article from The Gottman Institute about the fundamental difference between happy, lasting relationships and those that end in divorce or separation

17.01.2022 I am excited to announce that I have recently become a Certified Gottman Therapist. The first here on the Sunshine Coast and the 15th in Australia. I love having this evidenced based therapy to offer couples here on the Coast. I would like to thank all of my family, friends and colleagues, for all of their support and encouragement on this journey along with my amazing Gottman Consultant Trish Purnell-Webb. The biggest thank you goes to all of the couples who have put their faith in me over the years and helped me achieve certification, thank you

16.01.2022 This is a great run overview of the Gottman research and practical ways you can start improving your relationship and building connection with your partner right away. https://parade.com/991228/marynliles/couples-goals/

15.01.2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwul361FuS5/

15.01.2022 Every Friday my husband and I throw our dogs in the car and after having coffee at a favourite haunt we go somewhere beautiful to walk. We look forward to this relaxed time together in the week. Research shows that prioritising their relationship results in couples experiencing more positivity leading to an increased feeling of connection. Having more positive interactions and feeling important to each other then can then build good will and help conflict management go better. What are your rituals of connection? In The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Workshop we will be talking about the importance of rituals along with other ways to bring more positivity into your relationship. https://madonnahirningpsychology.com.au/relationship-worksh

14.01.2022 Wishing all of my wonderful clients, colleagues and friends a safe and Merry Christmas!! May you enjoy lots of precious moments with your loved ones. My office is now closed until 8 January 2020. My next available appointments are in February and booking enquiries can still be submitted through my website to secure your booking. Wishing all of my wonderful clients, colleagues and friends a safe and Merry Christmas!! May you enjoy lots of precious moments with your loved ones. My office is now closed until 8 January 2020. My next available appointments are in February and booking enquiries can still be submitted through my website to secure your booking.

14.01.2022 MHP Weekend Relationship Challenge #2 The Weekend Check in Check in with your partner about the weekend and what is high on their radar to achieve. Then share your goals for the weekend and see if there is a way you can work together to facilitate both sets of needs.... http://madonnahirningpsychology.com

12.01.2022 When considering trust it is important to remember that betrayal in a relationship can take many forms.

11.01.2022 Chocolates on offer for the couples who spent Valentines Day in couples therapy with me today. I appreciate their commitment and willingness in working towards a deeper connection with their chosen person.

10.01.2022 Great article by Certified Gottman Therapist, Master Trainer and Consultant John Flanagan from Relationship Institute Australasia on reducing the impact of Covid-19 related stress on your relationship and supporting both yourself and your partner through this immensely stressful time. https://relationshipinstitute.com.au//covid-19-and-relati/

10.01.2022 What does money mean to you? Money means different things to different people. There is no right or wrong way to feel about or interpret moneytry to keep that... in mind as you unpack the meaning it has in your relationship. Get to the core of how finances impact your relationships and how to define the meaning of money in your life: http://bit.ly/2vMO2DL

10.01.2022 A good reminder of the power in paying more attention to how we use our breath....a free resource available to us all

09.01.2022 Most of us find it easy to feel compassion for others yet somewhat harder to ability to cultivate compassion towards ourselves. Sounds true have made this course free if this is something you would like to explore as we navigate these strange and stressful times.

08.01.2022 Knowing how to keep both yourself and your partner calm under stress and managing our natural defensive response when feeling criticised or attacked are hard to do in the moment but can be game changers in how conflict plays out in a relationship.

08.01.2022 This link takes you to a whole series of brief but really useful articles about what makes relationships work and also the most common causes of relationship breakdown and how they can be avoided.

07.01.2022 https://madonnahirningpsychology.com.au Madonna Hirning Psychology has a new website if you would like to check it out. It is just very new so more information and some blogs will be added over time. It is nice to finally have somewhere to keep all my information together about my services. If you or anyone you know has been thinking about couples therapy the website contains detailed information about my approach to couples therapy.

07.01.2022 MHP Weekend Relationship Challenge #3 Look for opportunities to connect. Life is full of distractions (like technology!) that can sometimes get in the way of appreciating small moments of connection. Catch yourself if you could be listening just a little more attentively, ask a followup question about what your partner is talking about or could put a bit more of you into that hug or moment of affection.

07.01.2022 Jealousy can be damaging to relationships and can play out in unhealthy ways as explained here. This can look a little different where an infidelity or betrayal has recently occurred and trust is being rebuilt.

07.01.2022 As we return home on this R U OK day I wondered if those of us in a relationship could also take this opportunity to reflect on the load our partner is carrying right now? Do you know if it feels heavy? Or if they feel weary or worn down? If there is anything they need from you to feel more supported? If you are able to turn towards and respond to each other in a supportive, non-blaming way and without criticism or defensiveness, this is likely to have a positive flow on effect to both your partners happiness, resiliency under stress and a greater feeling of connection within your relationship.

05.01.2022 If you are looking for a couples workshop based on the latest relationship research and proven to create lasting change led by experts in the field who will create a safe and supported environment for you and your partner, look no further than The Art and Science of Love facilitated by Trish Purnell-Webb and John Flanagan from The Relationship Institute Australasia.

05.01.2022 Check out my latest blog about Easter rituals and how they can impact your relationship. I share some of ours and would love to hear some of yours in the comments below!

05.01.2022 This article by Dr Julie Gottman nicely translates the Gottman research findings into simple ways it can help our relationship through the challenges that will come as we all bunker down and do our bit by self isolating. I myself am a big fan of the stress reducing conversation and find it really soothing talking stressors out with my husband. Are there any tips in here you and your partner are great at already? Any you want to do more of or get better at?

05.01.2022 Many blame lack of sex or intimacy as the cause of relationship problems but it is more likely to be the other way around. Research shows that prioritising each other and making regular time for connection and asking gently for what you want or need rather than criticising or making demands will all help improve sex and intimacy.

04.01.2022 Research shows that the majority of couples will experience significant challenges in their relationship when they become parents. Finding ways through the exhaustion and overwhelm to connect and support each other even in the smallest possible ways can make a big difference to your relationship.

03.01.2022 All Certified Gottman Therapists are thoroughly trained in administering the evidence-based interventions and assessments of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. By working with a Certified Gottman Therapist, couples learn proven approaches to building a stronger relationship.

03.01.2022 Feeling great in our skin and embracing our sexuality can lead to great sexual experiences with our partner but unfortunately due to lots of factors, this is often far from easy. One of my favourite authors on this topic is Emily Nagoski. In this brief TED talk she explains some of these challenges and how we can begin to reclaim this fundamental source of pleasure and joy. https://www.ted.com//emily_nagoski_the_keys_to_a_/up-next

02.01.2022 The power of tolerance, empathy and validation in managing differences in a way that can enhance relationships instead of tearing them apart.