Covert manipulation – are you experiencing it?
I’ve witnessed a lot of clients in the past talk about a very concerning type of behaviour that is very underhanded and can be distressing. Known as covert manipulation.
It’s part of the cycle of abuse that can happen when you’re in a relationship or interacting with someone that is manipulative. Whilst all types of manipulation is toxic and underhanded, this covert stuff can be potentially quite damaging. And it’s different in its own sense and holds an even deeper layer of manipulation. It can often even have a hidden or underlying energy to it. So it’s worth identifying and discussing.
A year of Adelaide counselling – a reflection
It’s with disbelief that I realise that it’s “that time of the year again” and that the year has seemingly flown by. I wonder what it is about the modern human mind that we find it difficult to grapple with the swiftness of time?
Setting boundaries to combat holiday season stress
Are you already starting to feel the tension and stress of this busy time of year? The holiday season is a time when we traditionally gather with family and friends through formal and informal gatherings.
20 wellbeing tips
Here is my easy guide with a collection of wellbeing tips.
Ten Tanya truisms
1. Your most precious commodity is your time.
2. Stop rushing and wholeheartedly give yourself permission to be slow.
3. Self care is actually a decision.
4. Meditation is the antidote to stress and overwhelm.
How to find yourself after relationship trauma
Unfortunately, relationship trauma is something that is very common. Many individuals I speak to, professionally and outside of a professional context, are suffering because of relationship related traumas. If you have experienced relationship trauma, you may start to see things below that resonate with you.
Nothing is what it seems – being authentic
We are continually bombarded with images and snapshots of the “finished product” of someone’s life. Espeically via Instagram, Facebook and online and traditional media. Whether it be a perfectly poised selfie, a precise interior design layout or a strategically constructed shot of someone’s meal. How do we know if someone is being authentic?
What your inner self hears
The attitude of self care shows up in our conduct and the way we interact with others. In particular, how we teach others (with our actions, words, behaviours etc) to treat us.
Who does the housework?
Who does the housework in your home? Are you doing ALL or most of the housework and domestic duties in your household?
Statistics show that the average Australian woman spends between five and 14 hours a week doing unpaid domestic housework. Whilst males are doing just five.
