Loss

It is not only the loss of a partner, or someone in our family, that can cause us to feel distressed and grief-stricken. Losing a close friendship can cause overwhelming feelings of sadness of bereavement. Friends form part of the jigsaw which makes up the secure base...

The challenges of finding a Healthy Work/Life Balance

THREE:  Keeping a healthy Work/Life Balance… It is crucial that the relationship itself is prioritised, considered, nourished and cared for. There is a need for both partners to find the generosity and good-will within themselves to continue to reach out to the...

The challenges in finding a Healthy Work/Life Balance: Relationships

TWO:   Relationship dilemmas… In contrast to our work, dealing with relationship issues can often feel more complicate, ‘messy’, and daunting. Competing needs can be difficult to manage. We are uncertain about the consequences of opening the proverbial ‘can of...

The Challenges in finding a Healthy Work/Life Balance: Work

ONE:  When we focus on work… • We can often prioritise the demands made by work over the demands emanating from relationships. There can be a disproportionate focus on job over family. • The requirements of the job seem more straightforward, more clearly defined...